dante2zoe

I am so very sorry. That type of silence is so deafening. I, too, have it in my home and it is especially loud at night.

Jan - I am so very sorry. My heart breaks for you. I have always loved your Zeke postings. What a loveable goofball. Hugs to you. Cindy

Your tribute was perfect. I am so very sorry for your loss. Alice in Wonderland - owning a greyhound can be like falling down that hole alright! Hugs to you and your partner. Macho knew he was loved.

I am so very sorry for your loss.

I am so very sorry. Rest well, handsome Havok.

MachosMom, I am so very sorry. There really aren't any words that would make you feel better, but lots of us here totally understand how you are feeling. Hugs to you and Macho as you travel this path. Cindy

I am sorry that it didn't work out. How nice that the group is keeping you updated. Good luck to you!

Just checking in. Hope he is feeling better this morning.

I have the Patio Pacific with the endura flap, too. It has worked very well. I don't remember if it is the 12 or 10, though. I had to use angle brackets to permanently brace it within the slider track. Two of my dogs tried to go through at the same time (don't ask) and ripped the door out and drug it across the patio. Maverick needed stitches, but neither one are afraid of the door, thankfully. I have also found that my extra-large sister is unable to pass through the remaining opening to go outside. She is the only person who has been unable to go through.

Your eulogy was perfect. I am so very sorry. I understand your pain.

Marc, that was absolutely lovely. What a labor of love.

Happy Anniversary, Lazar! Plus, what a great reminder - each day is truly a gift.

I am so sorry for your loss.

Oh, Caroline, I am so very sorry. I know how much it hurts. Dante's birthday was the week after he passed. Nobody celebrated theirs this year. Hugs to you. Happy Bridge Birthday, pretty girl! Cindy

I am so very sorry. As I read your post, I wish I had been able to express my thoughts about my old man as well as you were able to share Boozer with us. Thank you for sharing him with us. I hope your heart heals.

I am sorry that he is having such a struggle. Hugs to you.

What a sweet face! I am so sorry.

What a cutie! I am sorry that she had to leave. How is Talulah doing?

Dante received acupuncture for early LS. It worked for him. He went from shaky back legs to throwing his stuffies around again. He had no issues with it, either. He even came back to work with me after a treatment only for me to discover he still had a needle in! I still have it, as a matter of fact. He was treated in several places along his spine and legs and liver points, or something like that. He enjoyed his visits, but would be really hungry afterwards.

It is with a broken heart that I wanted to let you know that my sweet little old man has left me. I unexpectedly lost Dante to OS 3 weeks earlier. Dante was Indy’s mentor (for lack of a better word) and Indy grieved and deteriorated after Dante’s passing. Two weeks ago, he fell while I was at work, injuring himself (including his head) in the process. He was unable to recover and lost his balance and ability to walk with any stability. At 15.5, of which 4.5 years were with me, it was time to let him go find Dante. Indy had to wait 11 years to find his forever home, but I believe I made the wait worthwhile. His passing leaves a huge hole in my heart and a legion of supporters who also mourn his passing. He was able to crawl under your skin and into your heart with his soulful look. Zoe is in a big funk – losing her 2 cohorts in less than a month has taken a toll on my bossy, bitchy girl. His best legacy? He was so very loved and he knew it. Thankfully, his passing was peaceful – on my lap with his head on my chest. He left my life in the position in which he arrived. While I am devastated, even knowing this was just around the corner, I am happy that he is whole again, straining to chase the rabbits and relying on Dante showing him the best places to pee. His mind was willing; his body was not. Run free, Boo, and wait for me. Cindy

Keeping you and Nube tucked deep.

I, too, have lost a grey to osteo. However, I didn't get the opportunity to decide the course of treatment. He was one week shy of his 12th birthday. He was trotting across the yard one day and two days later, his leg broke and he had cancer everywhere. I let him go. HB's is his grandfather. Another dog is a Gable Dodge pup and she broke her leg racing. She will be 11 in three weeks. I always felt that she would be the one I lose to osteo, due to her bone break, but not due to her lineage. I have learned that life is a cr@p shoot and I try to enjoy what I have at that time. My son had cancer at 11 (a sarcoma wrapped around his spinal cord), so my personal feelings about the disease are probably different from others. Even knowing that I would lose Dante the way I did and having to go through the trials that I did with my son, I would still make the decision to have both in my life. I just lost my whippet to old age and other complicating factors. Watching him decline for months really took a toll on me, but his death was as much of a blow as losing Dante. There is no good way to lose a beloved pet or family member. Everyone is different and will make choices that are best suited to themselves.

I am so very sorry. How so very sad.

I am lucky. I have dogs and cats and a dog door, which the cats use at will. The dogs know who their cats are and have never chased them - inside or outside. On the other hand, if it is a squirrel or rabbit, all bets are off! I am sorry for your loss. It is hard. I lost two in less than a month. One day at a time, or if that is too much, break it down further. Having others to care for has helped me tremendously. Hugs to you. Cindy

What a cutie! I am so very sorry. I do understand how painful this is.