RileysLegacy

Heather, I hope this doesn't sound too crazy, but a few weeks ago I had a dream about a black and white greyhound and in half the dream it was Riley, and in the other half it was Rocky. The weird part is that I had no idea what color Rocky was at that time...I actually thought he was black for some reason. The next day I looked for a picture of him and saw that he was black and white, it was very strange. I am so sorry that he had to leave.

I'm so sorry for your loss.

I SO SO SO LOVE that picture of Jumbo! Speaking of cowdoggies in the pool, here's Robin: omg, I LOVE those pics! Here's another cowdoggie in the pool

I know exactly how you feel. It seems like it is getting harder for me too. Pearl and Riley looked so much alike. I miss them.

I have a small amount, about 6 ml, if you want it I'll send it along.

Does anyone use Pets Best Insurance? I have heard good things about them - there is a $100 deductible for the lowest plan, and they pay 80% of everything, no questions asked. I am considering it for Puzzle, but I would like to hear from someone who has used them before.

Do you guys have dreams about your dogs that are gone? Do you find that they make you feel better, or worse? Lately I've been having dreams about Riley, and in every one he is alive and I know he's sick, but I am able to find a way to save him. When I wake up and realize he's not here, it feels like he died all over again. It's awful, and I'm a mess for the whole rest of the day. I want to be able to look at these dreams as a positive, to be happy that I get to "see" him again, but it doesn't feel that way at all. I'm wondering if this happens to others, and how do you deal?

I wouldn't say Riley loved the water, but he quickly learned that water = cool. He would wade into the stream or ocean on his own, and would swim as long as he had some assistance. The kiddie pool never worked out, though - he thought it was the best place to pee. We used to go to a dog park that had one, and w/o fail he would run over and pee into it, so embarrassing! this was a few days before he died, and right where I spread his ashes

Lene, here is a video of the noise Riley used to make. He had LP. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oA_sFmUltqk

Oh, I'm so happy to read the newest update. You have been in my thoughts.

So unfair... these poor babies I am so sorry for all those who were taking care of Pudge and the others, I can't imagine how heartbreaking this has all been.

I have been thinking of you and Joe and wishing for the best. Please try not to dwell on the future, there are no guarantees for any of us, sick or not. Just enjoy every moment you have together.

So unfair. I'm so very sorry.

Martin will never be forgotten. You gave him the best gift you could have, love.

Jen, I just wanted to comment on this. No matter what, I don't think you can prepare yourself for when the time comes. It won't help, and you may regret it. So please, enjoy this time as best you can, cherish every day, and try not to think about the future. I had about 5 days when I knew the exact day and time Riley was going to die, and I spent way too much of it being sad and trying to prepare myself. Now I wish I had enjoyed every last second we had together. You are going to be sad when the time comes, there is no point in being sad ahead of time (I know this is way easier said than done). I am so glad that Neyla is still doing well, I hope everyone dealing with this horrible disease has a lot more good times ahead

I'm so sorry for your loss. Ryan will be missed.

Karen, I am so, so sorry. I am so thankful that I got to meet Lily and Marx and know them from your posts. They have always had a special place in my heart. It's just not fair that dogs don't live as long as we do. I can only hope that somewhere, someplace, Riley is with Lily now too. Much love, Lucy

Oh Karen, I am so sad to hear this. I hope you still have many more good days ahead with Marx. He is such a special guy, I feel lucky that I got to meet him and know him from your posts. You are doing the absolute best for him, he knows that.

You have gotten great advice from everyone, I don't really have anything to add. I know exactly what you are going through, and I had the same feelings about "killing" my dog. But it is not you that is killing him, it is the cancer. Please remember that. You are doing the best you can for your boy, and he knows that. We are all here for you

Oh, Bev, I am so very sorry. Thinking of you guys....

I got goosebumps reading your post - it is possible that's it's really been 7 years? Congrats on your graduation, and hugs. None of us will ever forget Iberia.

I'm so sorry. She was absolutely the cutest little galga, and she will be missed.

Oh no, I'm so sorry Bev.

Hi Kelly, it's good to see you here again, but I wish it was not under these circumstances. My heart is broken for you. I recently lost Riley to OS at age 11. 6 is way too young, but I am hopeful that due to his age you will have a lot more time together. We are all here for you

Big hugs Robin. None of us will ever forget Loca, she was one-of-a-kind. :wub: I know how much you must miss her.