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Sweet Ranger, your "wind rider" and "gentle giant"....I'm so sorry you lost your precious boy. We are all sharing your sadness, but that sadness comes with gratefulness that you shared him with us so completely. I felt an actual physical pain when I read of his loss; I can only imagine the awesome emptiness in your heart and home. Please remember that there is no time frame for grief. But though the pain is overwhelming now, I know that you will emerge strong, comforted and surrounded by your memories.

I'm so sorry you lost your precious Jack. Bless you for adopting him at age 10 and letting him spend his senior years as a much loved "puppy."

I'm so sorry you lost your precious Tasha. What a lovely lady hound.

Yes, we drove 4 hours, and spent the week-end! Well, we did combine the party with a DC visit, but it was really important to me to see Glynis and Winslow. They are very special. Here are a couple more pics. Before the party. Diane just about got chomped! Winslow is very, uh...enthusiastic about his stuffies. What a dog!

Nadia, we're sending prayers that your surgery goes well, and that you have a quick and uneventful recovery.

Oh, Kristin, I am in shock, and so, so sorry you lost your precious Bonnie. Such a lovely, brave, strong and funny little girl she was. She touched our hearts with her indomitable spirit and you both shared a strength and determination that truly was an inspiration. Run free, sweet girl. We will all miss you.

Oh, Kristen, like everyone, I'm crying for you and your husband and your precious Ranger. In a short time, he had become so dear, so familiar, to all of us that we can't help but share your loss deeply. The shock and sadness.....you know, I honestly can't find the words for what I'm feeling, and trying to say. I want to say something to comfort you, to let you know that we understand, and you, in your grief, have already found the words to make everyone else smile! You were able to chronicle his journey with such humor and hope and eloquence, showing your love and devotion in every word. I think we all thought that if love alone could fight the monster and win, that Ranger would be with us for a long time. It just seems impossible to comprehend....I know your heart is broken into a million pieces, but even now, you are finding strength and comfort in your memories of an exceptional dog. And you should. And you should know that you made for him a life that was filled with love, so safe, so fully appreciated and understood. I thank you for sharing him, and am so very sorry for your loss.

Glad to see everyone made it home safely. We got back about 5:00. What a wonderful party! Tom is right, Glynis and Craig were so gracious, and it was so much fun to get to hang out with them, and to see Winslow in his element. He LOVES stuffies! And he loves people. And he loves Burpdog. And there was plenty of all of that. And he is absolutely gorgeous and regal and silly and endearing and loving. And his beautiful coat---I've never seen a Greyhound with such a luxurious coat. Now, I was thinking of that when I decided on his present. If you'll notice the necklace he's wearing in Tom's pictures, I made it especially for him---he had to have some bling for his publicity pictures! Well, he does look stunning, if I do say so myself. It was so great to see (and/or meet) Glynis, Diane, Tom, Meredith, Jen, and Rhonda. Tom took some excellent pictures. I have a few as well that I'll see if I can get on Photobucket.

Ah, you're spoiling that sweet girl. But she deserves it, and that's exactly what you should be doing. I hope she has many more great days, and you make many more beautiful memories.

Wish I had some good advice for you! We're off to DC tomorrow, but Buddy will be in our prayers, and I'll check back Sunday night.

This is such sad news. Sending prayers that you and your brave girl have many more quality days together.

Oh, no! I'm so sorry you've gotten this devastating news. I pray that you and Caesar have much more good quality time together.

Oh, I'm so sorry that your beautiful Nadia has gotten this terrible diagnosis. You are moving forward, though, and that is important. If you know what you want to do, follow your heart, and be assured that you are making the right decision for Nadia and for you. Like Robin said, there are too many of us who know how you are feeling, and what you will go through on this journey. There will be many ups and downs. Stay strong for your girl---she will be strong for you. Please come here to talk, vent, ask for info, laugh or cry. You are both in our prayers.

Oh, Melissa, I can't blame you for being worried. When you are wracking your brain trying to figure it all out, it just consumes your mind. And then being so stressed over getting the pills into him doesn't help either. I'm glad Eric was able to get some into him. Buddy is in my prayers. Keep up updated.

Happy dances for Darcy! Sweet girl, do you know how many people are overjoyed at this news? LOTS!

What a nightmare! I'm glad I'm just seeing this after the last update. That's great that she is doing so much better. We'll keep those prayers coming that Rainey is home soon and recovering well.

Oh, Emily, that must be heart wrenching to see him go through that. While it's wonderful that he'd gone so long without one, did it give you a crazy hope that maybe there wouldn't be any more? You are so intuitive where he is concerned, though. You've done so much research, and understand your sweet boy so well. I hope he goes a long, long, long time without another one!

He looks too innocent to have eaten your purses! I'm sure that was a big part of his charm, and it's easy to see why he captured your heart. What a lovely boy, inside and out. I'm so sorry you lost your precious Phantom.

Keeping Buddy in my prayers.

And Mom is going to 100% guarantee that there will be NO ice for his birthday, of course. Can you imagine his displeasure if there is ICE at his party?

Melissa, we'll be sending out some white light to you and Buddy, and hoping that he's okay. Reading the first post, I was thinking of a mini stroke, just because we had a cat with that type of behavior and that was what was going on, but of course, that's just my non-professional opinion. But you do know him best, so if your gut feeling is that something is not right, I'd go with it. Please let us know what's going on. P.S. Kisses to Rascal.

It's understandable that your are so worried and frustrated, especially since you are trying everything in your power to help him. Four years old is really young to be so sick. Precious Beau, please get better!

Kristen, if there is a positive side to osteo, it's this---I (and I'm sure, others) just love your posts! Ranger has become very familiar, very dear, to us. We feel like we understand him, and we've fallen in love. Keep letting us know how your wonderful boy is doing. I was touched by your description of how he came to you, and how he got his name. He is clearly exactly where he is meant to be And here is a challenge, coming from my angel Queen Winnie. We would like to challenge Ranger to beat her 3 1/2 years post amp. I think she would be proud to know that other owners were perhaps inspired and given hope by her longevity. I'm so thrilled that Ranger's lungs were clear. Great news! I can't remember if I'd mentioned artemisinin to you---I'm like a broken record about the probable benefits. I like to think it had something to do with keeping Winnie around as long as she was. Oh, and speaking of her, slippery bare floors were the bane of her existence! Being the stubborn, quirky old girl that she was, she reached a point where she absolutely refused to walk on them. We decided that the fruitless efforts spent trying to convince her that they wouldn't eat her alive was worse than giving in and carrying her or throwing down rugs or blankets, or just plain avoiding them. Not the best thing, discipline-wise, but we caved. She actually never came into our kitchen for 3 1/2 years! But she didn't have to. Anyway, I'm filled with hope for Ranger, and for you.

Just seeing this. Oh, Lee, I know you're trying to tell your Mom something telepathically, but for some reason, it's not working! She does try though. Please feel better, sweet boy. You worry your Mom and your friends.

Sending prayers for many, many, many, many more good days! I hope your sweet boy keeps feeling better.