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You know in your heart that it is time to say good-by, and you are making the most difficult and unselfish decision of all. How wonderful that he got to run in his final days, and that you are holding him close and cherishing this precious time. Sending prayers for a peaceful journey for Bodie and strength for you.

Oh, Robin, I wish I lived closer to you! I think any one of us would be glad to come to your house and walk your dogs and clean your litterboxes and try to talk some sense into Polli! Seriously, as well as being nauseated, she could be feeling your stress about the not eating situation. I agree that you might try stepping away from the supper dish too. Don't push the variety too hard, and try again later. This is the hideous part of chemo. It is such a roller coaster, and when we're going through it, it's natural to obsess. You just become consumed with it, and it's much easier said than done to not let that happen. Please keep us posted, and know that you and Polli are in our prayers.

Oh, Amber, I can feel your concern and worry and frustration that you don't really know what's wrong. I agree that the fluids can take quite a while to absorb. When Tess got fluids a couple weeks ago---I'd taken her to the vet because she looked way too thin---they took a long time to go down, and Tess was just skinny, not really compromised. That area is probably red for another reason, like if he was moving around too much, or licking. He'll feel better being at home and with his Mom. I hope both of you get a good night's sleep, which can help heal about as well as anything. Keep us posted, and we'll keep you in our prayers.

Sending lots of good thoughts to you and Sully.

Gentle hugs to Bodie and you. You will both be in our thoughts and prayers today, at this most difficult time. And even with so much else going on, you did a good thing for the little Whippet guy.

Just checking in on Soul on my lunch break. The bloodwork sounds encouraging, so hopefully the ultrasound will be good news as well. I know how stressful this has been. If it helps at all, please know that Soul is in everyone's thoughts---and so is his Mom!

Those eloquent words are exactly the ones I was searching for. With a loss like this, there is an extra layer of grief, and I think everyone here can understand, yet still not comprehend. Sharing your sadness.

Oh, I'm so sorry you lost your precious Mac. Run free, sweet boy.

Oh, Soul Man! I know how much Amber loves her boy. Sending prayers out for both of them, and hoping for a good news update.

Kristin, no wonder you were terrified! Adding that to a week of being at the vet every day, and dealing with the ups and down of chemo as it is, it would have been enough to put you over the edge. I think I would have spent the rest of the week-end getting my heart out of fibrillation. Thank God she is getting better. And your DH is a good guy to clean everything up. Bonnie, you precious girl, please get better, and try not to scare your Mom so much!

Winslow, you should have twentylebbenhundred girlhounds! You have a BIG heart to match your NOSE! Nose kisses from Lydia, and hugs from my Mom

Squirrell patrol! That is awesome. Keep it up, Joe.

Claudia, she must have gotten those telepathic "get better" thoughts Lydia was sending out. She appeared to be in deep concentration, so they must have been heavy duty. And of course, she included precious Wayne in those thoughts too.

Yay! That is very encouraging news. Hoping that she continues in this positive direction.

Great news! Way to go, Polli.

So glad to hear that she is eating! Bell is a fighter, and a very smart cookie. I remember Doug holding her bowl up for her because he thought she'd only eat from a raised feeder! Keep eating, sweet girl. And keep getting better.

Misty, you have an awesome Mom! You both continue to be in our prayers.

What an amazing little girl. Don't tell them she loves everyone! Sending continued prayers for her recovery.

Oh, how sad that you didn't have more time with your boy. But you and Argos made every moment count. Just from his wonderful pictures, I can tell that he was a force to be reckoned with. What a brave and lovely soul. I'm so sorry you lost your precious Argos.

Chemo can have so many ups and downs. Sending lots of good thoughts, and hoping Polli does great tomorrow.

I'm so sorry that you and Jed are dealing with this. There is a fine line between wanting to do everything you can to keep him out of pain, and worrying about every little symptom. And it's almost impossible not to worry when you are so finely attuned to what he's feeling. I wish I had an answer for you, but I think it is something we all struggle with when dealing with osteo. I've always said to try not to let the monster steal your precious time away from you, but, of course, that is a hell of a lot easier said than done. I guess what you need to do is to make sure he's on the proper amount of pain medicine, and be certain that he knows how very much you love him. I'm sure he DOES know, and that is what's important.

Melissa, my heart sank when I saw this. I know when they get to be 14, you do fear the worst. And being 8 months pregnant....well, you get a pass for being emotional! I wish I had some advice for you, but I'm not familiar with those symptoms. So, like everyone else here who loves and admires Bell, I'll send lots of prayers and good thoughts. And telepathic "feel good" vibes, and gentle nose kisses from her buddies in the Burg. Please let us know how she's doing. And how YOU'RE doing.

How lucky you and Vincent were to have found each other. I'm so sorry you've lost your very special boy.

That was a lovely tribute. You understood her so well, and loved her so much---she was exactly where she was supposed to be. I'm so sorry you lost your precious girl.

For Penny in the ICU, and all the others who are so sick or hurt.