Giz/Emma and everyones pets on the board

hard to like this expensive post but I hope the routine checkups didn't find any problems.

 

Hard to like this post as well. We all have gone through this and it doesn't get any easier.

 

Bear may surprise you. Our Farley ( yellow English Lab) made it to 16 years 7 months. He had a couple of lumps, but one malignant lump ended up taking a toe on his back foot. We caught that early enough, so it never spread past that joint. That never slowed him down.

IMHO, it's time to add another pup. There's a good chance that it will reinvigorate Bear. Also, little one can imprint from Bear.

Your FHC dog peeps understand Rotti.

 

That is sad to hear Rotti. I've watched this pet thread from afar and read most pages of what everyone has gone through good and bad.

We lost our family dog when I was a young kid and held her during her last breaths. From that moment on, I decided no dogs in my life. My kids want one, and I come up with every excuse under the sun not to have one. We have friends and neighbors with dogs, so I do get some dog time in.

I'm really impressed with how much care you all give your pets and the pictures really show it. Cats and a goldfish just aren't the same.

 

I appreciate the words, Dave. My wife gets the dog rescue organization feeds on FB. Believe me, I get that feeling I want one, but no, it's not for me again.

Our latest cat was a rescued feral. She is a great little cat. We were happy to get her and we think how she could have be outside on bitter cold nights.

 

Horkn, I hear what your saying. I have had dogs virtually all of my life. Spent 6 years as a LEO Canine Handler. I have had many different breeds and many different personalities. The wife and I have decided that when we lose Bear, he will be our last one. At our ages, another dog may very well outlast us. As we both are now retired, we may want to do some traveling also. I have always been a big dog person and not as much of a ankle- mauler fan. I find it virtually impossible to travel with a big dog, i.e. trying to get motel rooms, sight-seeing, etc. and I absolutely refuse to put my dog in a kennel. So, he will be the end of the line, although fostering may fall into place as a alternative to canine companionship. Time will tell.............................

 

rottiman So sorry to hear the prognosis on your pal. So very painful to watch their decline. You have the right approch. Comfort first. Don't allow them to have prolonged suffering. An acquaintance lost his rotti a couple years back. He now has another who has also assumed being his best friend. They are so good for each other.

 

I just couldn't like the post, I'm real sorry to hear about this Rotti

 

This is a 4.5 month old guide dog puppy that we are watching for a few days. Its a bit different than having a pet being that it is someone else's dog but it's a lot of fun.



He seems like he will be a great guide dog. Perfect demeanor and smart.

 

Sharing the chair with our three Rat Terriers.

 

It's a dang good thing you don't prefer St. Bernards!

 

Juliette reluctantly on my lap, Romeo on the floor, - not lap dogs!

 

Took Sandy to a groomer for her first ever clip. Here's a few pics... when WW is done cleaning the pellet stove (wildwest is my photo link now I guess. Computer won't let me find pics. Thx.)