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Just sending you prayers and good wishes, Kristin, as you travel this road with Sutra. "His beloved Fig Newtons" !!!

You guys are the best kitteh parents. I'm so sorry for your loss.

The smile on Ali's face, that is just beautiful. I'm so sorry she had to leave.

I am so, so sorry.

"Myo" = muscle. "therapy" = therapy. It is massage therapy. The terminology depends on with whom you trained. Jack Meagher said "A muscle is a muscle, no matter how it's packaged." He started the equine massage ("myotherapy") movement decades ago, Lord rest his soul. I've used it on horses, and my dogs sometimes get it (the carpenter's kids never have shoes)

I am so sorry, my heart is breaking for you. What a beautiful boy, and what loving memories you have. Spencer

I'm so sorry. That little monkey, he'll be missed.

Is this beautiful??? Her stitches come out tomorrow :

A special soul indeed. What a beautiful, heartfelt tribute to your friend. I'm so sorry.

It's gross, but liver sometimes works. Sardines, liverwurst, cooked sausage, banana (if she likes them). I'm sorry to hear that poor Peanut is not feeling well Thinking of you guys.

I'm so sorry.

omg, I am so, so sorry for your loss. What a *beautiful* girl ... doing what she loved to do. Oh, my.

This will be a beautiful place to visit, and to remember all the smiles that you and Smiley shared. Happy Birthday, sweetie.

Beautiful tributes to your Ozzie, what wonderful memories you have. You truly were the best thing that could have happened to him. I'm so sorry he had to leave so soon.

He is beautiful, and what a beautiful tribute to your friend. I am so sorry.

I am crying reading your story, and my heart is breaking for you. You did the right thing for Layla, as difficult was it was. Remember, that missing someone is a way of keeping them with us even when they are not. She's still with you.

I am so sorry. Your pain is so evident. You have been incredibly strong throughout everything that's been handed to you. That strength will help you to go on. Fostering is a good next step! It's cliche and everything else, but truly, time will help ease your pain. Take good care of yourself.

Her amputation was 10 days ago, and the pathology on Cofax's lymph nodes has just come back, CLEAN. There is still a long road ahead, but this uplifting report is a good step in the right direction. Keeping you in our thoughts and prayers, Cofax and your family

Just peanut butter doesn't work? Liver. (eewww, I know, but a lot of these hounds love it) Cheese whiz (spray cheese in a can) Canned tuna (or sardines) Oatmeal with butter and a little brown sugar You could crush the pills, swirl into applesauce, and syringe him a little at a time if he won't lap it up on his own. Poor Wizard. Poor you. I hope tomorrow is a better day again.

Ah this is ancient history I rode hunters in northern IN when I was a teen, circa 1988-90. I'm still involved with horses (off track Thoroughbreds) but don't get to ride much. You? Quarter horses, reiners and trail. No riding now either, when I couldn't keep the horse in the back yard I found the perfect home for him (10 yrs ago) Still do a bit of massage on some now and then, keeps me in the barns. (hijack over)

What is that saying ... ? "My middle name is NO NO BAD DOG, what's yours" Thanks for the suggestions. One of the most congested intersections in my house is conveniently an arm's reach from the kitchen counter, where I could stash treats to toss to him and thereby get around not being able to have a treat on me. I also agree about positive thinking. One of the most helpful things I did when I used to show horses was to envision that perfect round just before going in. Seeing the positive outcome played a big part in it becoming reality, by both focusing on what I needed to do to get it done, AND by the power of that positive thinking. Have fun with it, too! (small hijack: What kind of horses and where? Did we show in the same pen?)

George Kattan Definitely don't look at him while you're approaching, that is good advice. Bumping into him at the exact time that you say The Word/Phrase is key. Eventually (quickly) he will associate the bump with getting out of your way. If he is insanely food driven, you could bump/say it/toss a treat behind him (in front of you) until he figures it out. Something that has helped, not just with my own dogs but with those for whom I sit, is to expect that I'm going to get the good behavior that I want. If I'm already thinking the negative, that's usually what we get. But if I set it up for the dog not to fail, everybody wins! Then mark the good behavior with "Yessss" or "Good" or something positive.

For real? I'll bet they learned "cookie" and "go for a ride" and "outside?" pretty easily. Why not "excuse me?" Mine will move when friends say it, too You could use French or Spanish, if you prefer

Oh, this is so sad. I am so sorry.

"Excuse me" works very well here.