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Congrats to you Holly. Things do seem to happen for a reason if we allow it. All three of my bridge angels have sent me another hound through one human angel. Welcome home Bully!

Awww how sweet is that?

I am so, so thankful I got to meet your boy when Pooter came home Judy. I will always remember him. So hard to believe he has been gone a year. Be well.

Rest well dear Quincy. Thoughts for your Mom and your family at this difficult time.

Holy crap Shelly!! No flames from me. No way you could have known what was going to happen. Continued prayers and good thoughts for your girl.

There are many poems. Perhaps this is the one? I Stood By Your Bed I stood by your bed last night, I came to have a peep. I could see that you were crying, You found it hard to sleep. I whined to you softly as you brushed away a tear, "It's me, I haven't left you, I'm well, I'm fine, I'm here." I was close to you at breakfast, I watched you pour the tea, You were thinking of the many times your hands reached out to me. I was with you at the shops today, Your arms were getting sore. I longed to take your parcels, I wish I could do more. I was with you at my grave today, You tend it with such care. I want to reassure you that I'm not lying there. I walked with you towards the house, as you fumbled for your key. I gently put my paw on you, I smiled and said "it's me." You looked so very tired, and sank into a chair. I tried so hard to let you know that I was standing there. It's possible for me to be so near you everyday. To say to you with certainty, "I never went away." You sat there very quietly, then smiled, I think you knew ... In the stillness of that evening, I was very close to you. The day is almost over... I smile and watch you yawning and say "goodnight, God bless, I'll see you in the morning." And when the time is right for you to cross the brief divide, I'll rush across to greet you and we'll stand, side by side. I have so many things to show you, there is so much for you to see. Be patient, live your journey out ... then come home to be with me. Author unknown

Rest well sweet old girl. You will be missed.

Ummm, I know you are new here, but trust me on this. With 123 races and possibly more the five year old was not "subjected to years of bad meat, drugs or lack of any care." 123 races. Re-read that and see how absurd it sounds. That said, this is my experience. My 4th greyhound was adopted at 19 months old. She is a spook and never broke her maiden races. She developed kidney disease and at the moment is doing very well with it. She is 8.5 years old. My three hounds prior to her all were racers. All three lived into double digits. Two were taken by cancer, one by old age prior to his 14th birthday. My 5th hound was a successful racer and I assure you, she was taken care of to perfection during her racing career. I picked her up in her racing kennel. I saw what she ate and how she lived. She now is a healthy 5.5 years old with no problems at all. I am waiting on my next hounds to retire. All are very successful racers and all have been taken care of impeccably. Two have had hock fractures and one of them had a shoulder injury. Both of them are still racing at the very top level. To answer the question.........adopt the dog that best fits your lifestyle. The "obviously healthy" younger hounds may not be as healthy as you think just because they are young. The five year old could quite possibly live into his teens.

Welcome back! My condolences on the loss of Charlie.

I know some of how you are feeling Pat.

Rest well Lauri. You will be missed.

Done.

Pearl is on Enalapril and has been for almost 2 years. Not for heart disease but for her kidney disease. She is doing very well and has never had a problem with it. She will also be on it for the remainder of her life.

Benedryl gel works well for us. Interesting that Soulman gets a little chafe from running. My girls run hard every day. They have never developed a rash from it. Good luck!

Good luck baby boy!!

Wonderful to see you back here Ed!

Thought and prayers headed your way. I am so sorry.

Oh no Court!! I am so, so sorry for your loss. Rest well darling Kamin. I will miss your sweet soul.

A life so very well lived, x 2. Can't ask for much better than that. I am sorry for your loss. Rest well Casey.

Thanks for all you do.

I am so sorry Wendy and Kevin. He is an adorable little guy. Rest well JD.

Great news!!

You've got it. A dog does not have to be a senior to have problems with anesthesia. It can happen to a young dog too. Please let us know when Max is home safe and sound.

I am so sorry.