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Rox, our golden retriever, left us four years ago today; he was only 9 years old when he was helped to the bridge. Rox was our first family dog. The kids were 9, 7, and 5 when he came to us. Rox was 2. The family who had this perfect dog - and I mean perfect - no longer wanted him. It was us or the SPCA. In all my years of knowing and having dogs, I never met a more well trained, more well behaved, more loving dog than Rox, and I still haven't. He came into our home and wanted to get to know Ben, our first guinea pig. Rox started sniffing Ben and hassling him (not in a bad way) through the cage. Finally, Ben just bit him on the nose. The message was, "you may be bigger, but *I* was here first." Rox never bothered him again. He wanted to snuggle and love us like there was no tomorrow. He was such a special dog people who were terrified of dogs, especially bigger ones, and people who thought that dogs were ok but not for them, changed. Three people who swore they'd never have dog, have one - and they say it was because of Rox. People who were terrified of dogs learned how gentle and special they could be. The mailman cried when I told him Rox died. The milkman had to sit down. They adored him. My heart breaks when I think of how sick he was without letting us know. By the time we finally noticed, his stomach was full of cancer and he had to leave us. We found out on a Tuesday morning how sick he was. We brought him home to say good bye to the kids, who were now 16, 14, and 12. Despite the fact that he was in so much pain, he still tried to please us all day. He loved us and snuggled with us until it was time to go. Without Rox, there would have been no Oscar and no Dee. We would not have had the opportunity to foster Chance. Without Rox, we would have missed out on so much love, love that will last us a lifetime. I miss you Rox. I hope you have met Oscar and that we will see you again one day. My big goofy, loving, feetwarming, tennisball fanatic Rox, I still love you and always will.

Your package arrived and Dee thinks she's in doggy heaven. First her UK SS sent her mana from heaven and now her US SS did the same. I will be posting pics soon. Thank you!!

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Ah Dee.... wonderful Dee... good thing the vet is used to dogs peeing in the middle of the floor. Actually, we had our follow up appointment today - the infection on her leg has cleared up but she's still itching and biting her legs like crazy. He gave me a steroid antibx spray to try for her and he wants her to try taking a pain killer for a few days. Since it's the leg that was broken at some time or another, he still feels that maybe it's achey and that's what is causing her to do that. So, we'll give it a try. She's such a doll - went bananas trying to find out where the crying cat was. I had no idea that trying to put a coat on a greyhound and still keep hold of the leash could be such an adventure.

what wonderful pictures

Thanks. In my head I know that, but my heart tends to get in the way sometimes... Thanks, I'll keep this in mind if she seems to have any really bad itching episodes again. I can definitely try it. Ok, that's another thing I can try. Thanks. As for Santa, he survived the day, but a stuffed santa bear I had on a cabinet that is 6 ft + high is now resting in peace.

Ok... so here we go with a Dee update. I'm sorry - I know there are probably some people saying "not her again!!" The story is when Dee first came, I was sure I smelled an infection but I couldn't find anything. On day 6 here, she had a vet appt and he found an infection on her skin on one of her hind legs. She was treated with antibiotics (when I could trick her into taking them properly) and the scent has disappeared - and the leg looks better, I think. I say "I think," because both back legs are all chewed from her incessant chewing and licking. And, she's been scratching around her neck a lot. We had switched her to Mature kirkland so maybe that played a role. Today we got a bag of the Kirkland we were giving her when she arrived, so maybe that will make a difference. Today, she was scratching so much, I gave her 25 mg of Benadryl. While she's not out of it, she's definitely a lot quieter. I think my bathroom trash can is safe for a few hours at least. As is the ceramic Santa she is absolutely determined to have as hers. And the stuffed Santa she stole. Anyway, I don't want to dope her up, but she does have a vet appt on Friday so I figure I'll give her the Benadryl if she is seeming to be too uncomfortable. 25 mg is a good dose for a 60 pound or so pup, right? Or should she be getting less? She's really not a big girl. Man, I worry about her. Maybe it's because I still don't feel like I did enough for my Oscar man.

LOL - grooming a stuffie. How cute. I'm glad you enjoyed the package.

Truly, a miracle! Dee's gas problem is the worst I've ever experienced. Holy moly - and as a nurse, I have smelled BAD stuff. It was at the point that it wasn't funny any more. Out of desperation, I went to a natural food place around the corner from me and I bought a bottle of Gaz Away caplets. It's distributed by Swiss Herbal Remedies Ltd. I gave her some last night before supper - had to figure out a way to trick her into taking them because they work best on an empty stomach, a challenge in itself. Anyway, through the evening, we still had a few mega farts but last night, over night, NOTHING! Not one slightest tiny little toot. Nothing, nada, rien. Woohoo! I gave her two caps this morning and I think starting tomorrow, I'll try giving one cap in the morning and one at supper time. That would let the bottle last a month - 60 caps for 11 dollars. I can handle that.

I am so very sorry.

Oh no! I had no idea. I am so sorry.

oh no. I just saw this

I know, I was shocked! I clicked on the event thingie that I rec'd it - and then I looked at the return address and thought, oh no. Maybe I made a mistake. I signed up for two packages and I thought maybe the one who sent this one hadn't clicked that it was sent and that this one wasn't from the one who did click it. (did that make any sense at all???). My head is spinning.

I'm so sorry. I know how hard it is. I have a Dee now. She came here two weeks ago. It's a special name for special hounds.

Please give me some suggestions. The inner sides of Dee's legs, mostly the left leg, is very itchy. She has an infection on the skin for which she is taking antibiotics. The thing is, I can't get her to stop licking her legs, short of sticking a cone on her. Is there anything I can do, a cream or something I can put on, or something that makes it taste bad? (who am I kidding, she eats poop, as if that would help). She's making her skin raw.

Oh, poor thing!

Oh my, this was too funny! I decided to open some of the goodies and Dee had a wonderful treat. I had to snatch away all the other ones because she was going to take them all. I put them up on top of hte TV cabinet and Dee just stood in front of it, staring up, hoping that they'd fall off, I imagine. Thanks Angie, Joe and Jack. I'll post photos of Dee with her loot.

She wants to know if she can open it. Maybe she's hoping for some more paper towel rolls.

Aw Sheila. That does blow. I'm sorry you're going through that. It's tough seeing them get older. Kiowa is so very lucky to have you and to know your love.

Welcome! My husband and family are from Dumbarton - a good way from you but in Scotland nonetheless. :-)

LOL! That would be too precious.

I still miss you terribly - it's been 3 months since you left us. I feared that you were mad at me; I didn't see any signs, I couldn't feel your presence as I had with my others who had crossed the bridge. I thank you for bringing such joy into my heart and for being my first greyhound. You have paved the way for more and have opened up so many eyes to the joy that a greyhound can bring to a heart. Thank you Oscar. We have Dee with us now. I hope we do you proud with her. I hope you watch over her and help her adjust to her new life. Whether she be here for a few years or a shorter time, it is because of you that we were able to open our home and hearts to this little doll. Rox paved the way for you, you paved the way for Dee. There's a reason for everything. I miss you buddy. I miss you so much. Thank you for blessing us.