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To be fair, she IS a ham.

Never apologize for an emotional post. We have all been where you are and know how much it hurts (just a few months ago in my case). I would respectfully suggest that if you're posting about making the decision, it's probably time. Quality over quantity. You've done everything in your power to keep your boy comfortable and happy, and this is the last, most difficult act of love you can do for him. Wishing you peace and sending many hugs. This disease is horrible.

I believe she is channeling her predecessor in yard werk. Has she started digging a hole yet?

Adding our well wishes for Odin.

I'm so sorry for your loss and that you didn't have more time together. Rest well, Daphne.

Good job, Guinness! Thank you.

So glad you have a diagnosis and that it's treatable (even if the treatment is a little scary). BTDT with the oral chemo and gloves, but we weren't told no snuggling (though Sweep's sleep startle prevented that anyway). We also had to promptly dispose of her poop and were advised to double-bag it. Though I don't have experience with chlorambucil, we had her on two other oral chemo meds (separately) and neither caused any side effects.

Punkin. Miss Jan.

It's a great name! All three of mine have been Cobblepot descendants.

Doolin already knew how he felt. Linky (sound on!) *Sorry for the IG link; YouTube has become TikTok Jr. and I can't figure it out anymore.

What a clever girl!

Babushka! Wiki, I'm sorry for your indignation, but you look adorable.

Four years?! How can that be? You have honored his memory so much with all the hounds that you have welcomed since (and introduced to French fries!).

But did you add sauerkraut?

Thank you, Seamie. Our forecast is perfect. Maybe a light shower in the late afternoon, which would be welcome, but otherwise mild temperatures and breezy...of course breezy.

Our girl would have been 13 today. I hope she is celebrating with her frens and all the Babybel cheese she wants. We miss her like crazy. She sent us a beautiful morning to walk her niece and nephew. I know she is getting a kick out of watching their antics.

This is also our recipe, except we used applesauce instead of banana because Sweep hated bananas. (To be determined with the newbs.)

Would we call this...The Silence of the Lambs? <I'll see myself out.>

Snapped this tonight while picking up dinner with the hounds. I couldn't ask for a better summary of their personalities.

Ellen. Mystery illnesses are the worst. I'm going to be cautiously optimistic based on Dr. C's reply (he is just the best, isn't he?) and hope it's one of the easier-to-manage possibilities. As Chris said upthread, infections can cause cognitive issues—my mom gave us a good scare a couple of months ago for what turned out to be a UTI. Her own mother had dementia, so when she started having episodes of confusion we were all worried. It was just the UTI. Sorry for the rabbit but glad Milo is at least feeling enough like hisownself to still hunt. All good thoughts coming your way.

It's normal for the poop quality to deteriorate a bit throughout the day, but many of us have had luck with kibble that includes beet pulp to firm up the stool. Popular options here are Iams Proactive Health (aka Iams green bag) or Purina Pro Plan, which has a salmon and rice option in their Complete Essentials line that might be an easy transition for your boy from what he's on. I never thought I'd feed Iams or Purina, but here we are! My dogs have done great on both. Grain-free diets can be controversial because of their possible association with heart problems, and grain is not problematic for dogs the way it is for cats, who are obligate carnivores. As mentioned above, Olewo carrots are a great option to supplement with and are readily available on Amazon.

Have these girls been in a home (fostered or returned by a previous owner)? That will make a big difference to the learning curve. Personally I think I would have been overwhelmed taking in two at one time for my first dog as an adult and my first greyhound, but if they're used to home life already that would help tremendously.

Beautiful pictures; thanks for sharing. Enjoy the rest of your trip!

We did the same. And if you do adopt the sister, you'll probably still do it! It's tough when the first hound is so recent and you're just settling into the new normal. Suddenly that's upended and you're starting from scratch again (she says after she's cleaned up a stealth Willa pee on the rug). It's a lot of work but it's also heaps of fun.