GreyPoopon

I'm so very sorry. Your tribute to your magnificent boy is perfect, as was he. I wish he could have remained healthy for much longer. Godspeed Sunny.

Mary was clearly a special soul, making friends first with Wafer and then Fencetop. No wonder you miss her so much. Godspeed Mary.

I'm so very sorry. She was too young. Godspeed Lady.

I'm so very sorry. Your girl with the tongue left too soon. Godspeed Ruby.

I'm so very sorry.

What a handsome boy! I'm glad you seized the opportunity. Congratulations!

I'm so very sorry. Your lovely girl had to leave too soon. Godspeed Nikki.

That is a perfect tribute to a girl who was lovely, sweet, and a character. She left far too soon.

I'm so incredibly sorry. To lose both your boys so young and so close together...there are no words. I am heartbroken for you and Fancy. Godspeed Maverick.

I'm so very sorry. Godspeed Pogo.

No No No! This can't have happened. She was too young. Too vital. Too special. I am incredibly shocked and so inexpressibly sorry. I can't even imagine your pain. Godspeed Brooke.

I agree absolutely with your advice. It isn't always obvious that a dog is in trouble, and I've had more than one dog go from "a little off" to very sick in short order. I'm glad that you risked the costs and sniggers, and that Star has recovered. It would be easier if you knew why...

I second the longer leash and look away ideas. You might start in the yard for safety and convenience. Use a long line or two or three leashes together. Let her wander to the end and don't stare at her--look the other way and watch her from the corner of your eye. Praise when she goes. You'll soon be able to shorten the line (gradually) and be a little less...distracted. You might find that she is quicker to adapt with one type of elimination, but eventually she'll be comfortable doing either during walks.

I'm so very sorry. He was a special boy, and it is no wonder that you still miss him so much. Thank you for telling us about him. Godspeed Chance.

I'm so very sorry. She was much much too young. Godspeed Frida.

I'm so very sorry. It's wonderful that he found you, and terrible that he couldn't stay longer. Godspeed Benny.

I'm so very sorry. Your lovely hugging girl left much too soon. Godspeed Penny.

I'm so very sorry. Your escort had to leave much too soon. Godspeed Django.

I'm so very sorry. What a handsome special boy he was. Godspeed Vinnie.

I'm so very sorry. His good and noble nature is clear from the first photo, which is perfect. He should have lived forever. Godspeed DesiRay.

I'm so very sorry. He was much too young. Godspeed Sneakers.

What a wonderful end/beginning to two not-so-happy stories. Congratulations to houndies and humans! A small correction: Humans think a 10 year old is a senior, but a lot of Greyhounds don't, at least mine haven't. Current example-in-residence, Kat, didn't retire until last fall and turned 11 this week. She is . Have fun with Manny and Ruby.

I'm so very sorry. He was an exceptional boy, and he had to leave far too soon. Godspeed Brady.

I'm so very sorry. She was clearly a character--I love the list of her moments. She had to leave much too soon. Godspeed Lizzie.

I'm so incredibly sorry. He was so very young--he should have been with you for far longer. Your tribute to him is wonderful. Godspeed River.