Hello all
I just lost my best friend on Sunday. He was just short of his 15th birthday. He had been sick for about 2 months. I tryed everything to help but nothing did. His name was J-dog, he was a very speical dog a Jack Russell. This is the hardest thing I've had to do. I'm having a really bad day today. I have two other dogs another JRT she is almost 13, and a Lab who is 13. What a crew! Both of my other dogs are joining me in my grief. I'm worried about my Lab he too is just hanging on to life by a thread. I don't know how I will deal with back to back grief like this. The Lab is my husbands dog, J-dog was mine and my other JRT is both of ours. She is having a hard time dealing with Jays death. I try not to cry around her, but it hard because she won't let me out of her sight. I quess I need some encouragement on how to deal with her. Gosh I miss my buddie so much....

Welcome to this forum. There is a lot of caring and comforting here because there is a lot of pain from losses and as we all share pain so we all can understand where you are coming from.

When the loss is recent that is the hardest time to try and deal with it. You do have your other 2 dogs and I am sure their instincts know you are upset. You said you try not to cry around the others...I say hug them and cry your heart out! You need that relief. Post here and tell us about J-dog. If you have pictures..think about posting them..many here find that very therapeutic and it makes others smile cause we all know that in the pictures were healthy babies in happy times.

I have gone through dog losses over the years. My recent ones were 3 cats I adopted from my backyard in 1991. After my last dog passed we were waiting until after moving and my quiet yard attracted a feral mommy who had kittens there. This is the first time I have had the same age pets and related (so genetics are the same). It has been hard to lose my 1st twin in 2002, the sister in 2006, and now my Little Guy in 2007. The twins both lost out to cancer, the sister looked like her sire so her body genes could have been different..we think she got feline dementia and most vets don't believe in it..well they didn't go through it, we did. So I understand what you are saying about having your others who have also been with you a long time. Just take this 1 day at a time and whatever you do to help yourself is the right thing...like crying. Don't hold it back. Your other pets want to help you so hug them while you cry but don't be surprised if you get a "slurp" across the face. Take Care.

Dear Victoria,

I am sorry for your loss of J-dog. I too have just lost my little love Annie on Wednesday. I have two other kitties as you still have your 2 other dogs. It is hard on them also. My kitties are wondering what is wrong in their usually happy home as my husband and I have been devistated and I have been crying (often quite loudly) for days. I hope that shared losses will help us to recover. I don't know anything else to do.

Annie's mommy

J-Dog was the greatest of dogs. He knew so many tricks, you name it and He did it. He loved to preform. He even did it at the Vet's. I just got a card from them and all the girls in the front office will miss Him dearly. There was a TV program on call Wishbone where a dog dressed up and told storys. My J-dog was his son. He was also so loveable and thats what I miss the most.
At first I think I expected my other JRT Dinky is her name, to take Jays place. I finding thats just not going to be the case as she is more about playing than loving. This is hard!! I will try to post some pictures alitte later, when I get through this a bit further.

Hello Victoria, this is the best place to come ot on the web IMO. Grief is a natural porcess that you have to go through, it is very healthy to feel this way, and vent about the pain your in. We all understand the pain you feel, because most of us have been through it.

Try to remember the good times with your J-Dog, his spirit is still within your heart, and death cannot take that away from you. I'm so sorry for your loss.

Talk to you soon

Victoria, J-dog sounds like such a great dog. JRT's are so smart, and have so much personality. I remember Wishbone, I used to watch with my mom and we would laugh and think what a great dog.

It is so hard at first, it feels like the pain will never stop, the loss of a pet is so hard for so many of us. There will be a change in the family dynamic, my cats certainly sensed it when Fuzzy died. I used to cry so hard while my cat Britty sat on my lap. I don't think it's bad to cry in front of your other pets, they already know something is wrong. Take them on extra walks and give them extra love it will help everyone so much.

Come back and when you feel you're ready tell us more about J-dog, it's hard but it can really help, we all understand.

Victoria, I am deeply sorry to read of your loss of J-dog. You were so blessed to have him in your life for 15 yrs. He sounded like a really fun dog who loved to perform his tricks.

I know that your husband and other dogs will bring you lot's of comfort. And I hope that we can be of some help here on this board as well.

I lost my beloved Lizzy (yellow Lab) who was only 9 1/2 last month. As big as she was she loved to do tricks as your J-dog did. Jumping through a hula hoop always amazed people. She was a big part of my life and although I have another lab the house is too quiet.

I hope that your sadness will be replaced by the happy memories you shared with J-dog.

Nancy

Thank you all for your kind words. I really will come back and show some pictures. Right now I feel like my heart is going to burst. Can't hardly talk about him without crying. I miss him sooooo much. He still had so much life in him, he was hanging on. But his kidneys shut down. And he had other problems too. I know it was time to let him go or he would of suffered very badly. He even tryed to cheer me up the morning I took him to the vet. I have to go I'm crying again. Thanks for listening.

If I were back in October of last year(06) where my Yukon was devastated with Felix's death and so was I I would have avoided doing what I did which was go off by myself to grieve and put on a front in front of Yukon as if life is normal because this encouraged him to do the same and we both kept it inside until he exploded with full blown overblown diabetes symptoms and I ...went crazy instead....so if you can, let the tears come down and hold your baby, tell her you love her but like her you're hurting really bad and spend all the time you can together, it's like here, grieving is bad and trying to get others to feel better somehow makes you feel better at the same time. Hugs this is so very hard, i certainly know how it is, it will get better, with time and with love exchanged.

Well I can't believe it been a week and a day. I did not relize how much time I spent caring for my J-dog. My life seems so different without him. I know I did the very best thing for him. He was a once in a lifetime dog... But I do have two more wonderful dogs that need me too. I quess this is something we all go through if we are animal lovers! My grief is changing but is still to strong to not cry everytime I talk about Jay-dog. The good memories are starting to come now. Before long I hope I can share them with all who have encourged me. Thanks for being here.

Hi Victoria,
Welcome to this site. I am so sorry about the loss of J-Dog. It is so hard and frustrating to lose our babies. He sounded like he was a wonderful, one of a kind little dog who brought you so much joy. I know it's fresh right now but you will begin to heal.

Like the others who posted here, I think that it would probably be best if you cry in front of your other dogs. They know when something is wrong and they can see through our efforts to mask whatever we feel. You have each other and sometimes healing comes from sharing the same sorrow with the ones you love. I lost my dog, Duffy in September. My mother had become very attached to him and I found that being with her, crying with her, (despite the fact that we might get each other upset), was extremely cathartic. We had the same empathy with each other and there was really no one else who felt it to the extreme that we did. You dogs may find comfort in that. They are hurting too.

Hugs to you, your husband and your babies. I am so sorry.

I think one of the hardest things I've had to deal with is most people only want to hear about this kind of loss only once. I feel like no one want to hear about it anymore. It is still very much in my life. I seem to be ok in the Morning but by late day I can't hold it together any longer. There is a big part of my life thats missing. Even my husband, which is still very understanding seems to be over it.
I am still learning to deal with my other dog (dinky) she is trying to fill the empty spot but she is a different dog. I too am trying to let her find her new place. This is really hard to go through. One day at a time I guess.

Dear Victoria,

It does seem like some people tolerate our sadness for such a short time. And some (many) seem to tire hearing about our loss and how badly we feel. I am feeling that way too. I know it is one day at a time, but I too, can only "pretend" or "try" for a few hours at a time, and then I'm back to full-fledged sorrow and in need of the same support I needed on day one. I don't know what to do about it. I'm seeking books on grief support and more info on the afterlife to survive this awful time. I would like a pet-loss support group to attend in person I think. Where everyone in attendance was grieving and providing support for each other for as long as we all needed it. (Like this forum, only "in person".) I might call my vet's office to see if they know of a local support group. Maybe you could try it too. Of course, that still doesn't resolve the issue of dealing with the others you deal with daily (even family members) who are not grieving to the extent you are or who have moved on. I feel the same as you.

Annie's mommy

Annies Mommy
I know I will get through this. there is just no way to get out of it or around it. It's because we loved! Thats not a bad things at all. I know my dog had the best life. He was so pampered, and got to go and do eveything. Alot of thing most dogs do not get to do. I think the hardest thing is I always went to my dog when I was feeling down or sad. Now I'm the sadest and he gone.

Hi Victoria,
I have gotten to the point that I am sick of worrying about these insensitive people who get "tired" of hearing about it. I feel sorry for them because they never loved like we did and they were never loved like we were. I would never choose to go through life without that. I just finished reading "Rescuing Sprite" by Mark Levin last night. Well, I was hysterical for most of last night. I lost Duffy almost 3 months ago and reading the book reopened all of the wounds. I spoke to my mother afterward, who is also mourning my Duffy and she said that I have to "understand" that most people will not understand my grief. Well, to them, I say "so what". It's their loss, ultimately, not mine. How sad your life is without the joy of an animal! I am happy that we have these forums to share with people who are like us. Lately I find myself looking at people differently. I have been gravitating away from those who are not animal lovers and who do not understand and making it a point to distinguish between people this way. I guess it's my own personal bias. It's annoying to deal with the less tolerant people. So that's maybe my angry stage of grief. Sorry if I rambled. My point is that we, here, understand the sorrow and that is so helpful.

I am having a real bad day today. Time seem not to be helping. Everyone that know has just gone on with life. I'm still hurting inside and it seem to be affecting my day. I feel depressed. Nothing seem to bring me any joy. I know its Christmas time but it does not feel like it. I just want my dog back . I cry myself to sleep every night. I hope this feeling goes away soon.

Victoria,

I really do know how you feel. I am quite sad myself and Miss my little Annie oh so much! I can't even stand to go into the kitchen cause I want to see her sitting by her water dish. It does hurt. I don't know how or when it will stop. I feel for you.

Annie's mommy

Thanks Annie
I just need to get my feelings of my chest. One of the things that gets me is my other dog. Goose is his name He's 13 1/2 and has many health problems. I though he would of gone first. I never dreamed I'd lose my J-dog first. He seemed so healthy till two months ago, then he just went down hill. Trouble is I think we will be grieveing aging very soon. I don't know how much I can take.

I know how you feel when you talk about...others lives continue as normal....Christmas doesn't feel right...and the pain. I wish I could tell you it would go away soon but I can't..it takes time to heal and it can seem so slow. It is good to think about the good memories and the years you had him. I had my Little Guy for just over 16 years and those were wonderful times. I feel fortunate cause he is the first special friend I was allowed to keep that long before the illness was sent to take him away.

Cry? I can cry so very easily thinking about him. I wish I could ease your pain but that comes from within..when we find the strength to push it aside. But one of the moms here said it so well...I pass it on when I remember to: She said: The pain of losing him will never ever be bigger than the joy of knowing him. The pain is great but I would not trade having my boy to avoid pain 16 years later. I miss him terribly...just like you miss your boy. I guess some healing comes when we force ourselves to accept they are not with us anymore......but that is so hard to do.

I know looking at my baby's pictures knowing he was happy, sassy, and healthy in them helps me. At least I can look at him and remember his endearing qualities.
That's why I put 2 threads of pictures in the Tributes Section. Looking at him has helped others just as looking at pictures of their babies has made me smile too. We all share the same pain and the sharing doesn't lessen its intensity but there is something about knowing you are not alone with such a pain and others understand that really helps..especially as you said..the outside world just goes on as if our lives were still normal, when they are not. Take Care....and hug your other 2. You mention Goose is not in the best health..well that gets double hugs. All 3 of my babies were related...It is the first time I had all the same age...maybe it is better to space a few years in between so there is a better chance there will be more time to heal after the loss of one of them....I don't know the answers but writing is a way to ignore the pain for a moment in time. Keep posting...I think it will help you.

I am still trying to work through my grief. I can't believe its been a little over a month now. I have cryed every day. I am starting to dwell more in the good memorys instead of " the day" I put him to sleep. I sure do miss him..

It has been a very short time since your loss and crying just is so much a part of everything. I am glad to hear you are making the effort to remember the good memories and pushing the sad ones away. It takes time but the healing seems to come when you can really push the sad ones far, far away.

So keep posting and maybe even post some pictures of your good memories. My pictures of my Little Guy always make me smile because I know he is happy and healthy in all of them.

Take Care.

Almost to much to bear. Its been alittle over 2 months now since I lost my J-Dog. And now our Goose buddy is failing. Took him to the vet Friday and got the bad new... His blood work came back and he's dying. He's on fluids now, I give him a bag of lacted ringers every day. It's only a matter of time.
My heart is still breaking for Jay and now Goose. I hope I can see the light soon. I'm so tired of griefing... I still have my little girl Dinky but she's 13. They were the greatest 3 dogs they blended so well together. Dinky is having a hard time because all we do anymore is cry. And of course its winter so cold and snowy outside, that doesn't help either. I just needed to get this off my heart if you know what I mean. Thanks

I am so sorry to hear about Goose...it is just too soon since Jay was taken. You said you have a 3rd one who is 13. The last ones I had were the first time I had 3 and also they were from the same litter so all the same age. I am finding from my experience and also from some others on this forum that it is much harder when your babies are close in age.....that means they will all become seniors at the same time. It is truly the most heartbreaking of all to lose more than one close together.

I think in the future if I do have more than 1...I will really think about having some years of age between them. I lost 1 in 2002, then the 2nd in 2006 and the 3rd in 2007. It's like your family has all disappeared at the same time...that's more hurt than we should have to bear...except we all find out at some time that life is really not fair even though at times we hope for the best.

My tears are here and I am crying for you and with you for such a painful time. Each day you have with Goose will be a blessing and I am glad you have Dinky..it really helps to have the last one for a while..it did for me.

Hugs and prayers to Goose. All you can do now is simply love him and hug him and tell him how much you care, as often as you can. And be sure and hug Dinky too because she doesn't understand why you are so sad and when we show sadness...our babies are very aware of it and sometimes try to lick away the tears...that's their tenderness and their unconditional love trying to help. Take Care and post whenever you feel the need. There is understanding here of what you are going through so be assured you are not alone in your grief.

I can feel your pain in your words expressed here Victoria and I feel horrible about your worries and your grief. Please come and share more when you can. I am sure you will spending all the time you can with Goose and Dinky.

As Goose passes on and will be with J-Dog you can be rest assured that they are together once again and playing and running and waiting for you and Dinky to meet them once again someday.

It is very hard when our furry kids are close in age. My Goliath and Gidget are only 5 months apart. Even before Goliath passed we had been thinking of having a baby brother for them because of their ages being so close.

I can't even imagine losing Gidget anytime soon as I am not sure I can survive another passing.

My tears, thoughts, and prayers are with you as you go through this very difficult time in your life.

Peace, comfort, and love is what I send to you Victoria from the bottom of my heart

Thank you both for your input. I know by your words you understand how I feel. And sometime just knowing someone else knows helps. Thanks from my heart.

I am so sorry to hear about Goose, Victoria. It seems like too much at one time. And the winter can make a person with no grief begin to get depressed. I have never had multiple babies before but I plan to in the future. I know that it has to be so hard to have them all reach old age together but I hope you can take comfort in the fact that they grew up with each other and they will not be alone. Goose and J-Dog will soon be back together. My heart goes out to you because I know that you will miss them both so much. I know that this time will be difficult for you but I would try to savor time with little Goose.
Take care and please know that I am so sorry that you have to endure this. Please know that you will not be alone.

Last night was very hard. Goose got up at 2am and again at 4am. He wanted outside and it was very cold last night. About 6degrees I wonder if he uses the snow to divert his attention away from his discomfort? He just lays there and licks the snow. When he is with me at home he looks so much worst. When my husband gets home from work he perks up. The hard part is My husband thinks he looks ok. I do have a question... I have been giving him a bag of fluid everyday and at first when I poked him with the needle his skin was very loose and easy to stick. Now after 6 or 7 bag he seems harder to get the needle in and his skin is not as loose. Do you think he is getting scar tissue bulit up because of the fluid seperating his skin? I wonder how long he will endure this? I get up with him at night so my husband can sleep so he can go to work. But I'm getting worn out.

I don't have the answer to your question. Maybe you could call your vet who is supervising all of this and ask. I know when my boy was sick, I would call my vet every so often and just leave a message that when they had a moment I wanted to bring them up to date on how my boy is doing and they would always call me and answer any questions on the phone. You might try that.

Other than that, I do a special person here..whose name is jackjackbojack. She is doing and has learned the same medical treatment you are doing. She understands needles and fluids. Unfortunately her computer has been down for about 10 days otherwise she is online everyday. Hopefully, she will be on soon again and I will direct her to your thread and question in case you haven't found an answer by then.

Take Care and really consider just making a phone call to your baby's vet...you don't have to do a vet visit to ask a question. I find vets are quite willing to help a person understand what is going on. Sometimes they have a simple answer to a question that brings a lot of relief. I have urged others to make such calls and have been told they were glad they did because the staff and vets were very helpful on the phone and they didn't realize this was available.

Victoria,
I'm so sorry for your loss of J-dog... and now Goose's situation. I can't even imagine what you are going through. It is okay to cry and mourn and talk about all of this until you are blue in the face. J-Dog is fine and at peace. You need not worry about him. I know he wants you to be happy too. Goose needs all of your love now. I know you are giving him that and more. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Take care
John B.

Victoria,

Ask your vet about the GIF (the greta implantable fluids tube ), it makes it so much more comfortable for the baby to get fluids (no needles ), much easier on you. I researched it on line before I let my vet do it and I swear by it. My 23 year old cat who has chronic renal failure has one, and it not only has saved his life; it has given him good quality of life. Meanwhile, you and your sweet babies are in my thoughts and prayers.

Dayna

Victoria,
I have no experience with fluids so I will not take up your time. I just wanted to say that I agree with everyone else- I would be sure to ask these questions of the vet and be sure that you can try to assure 24/7 access to the vet for a while, while your baby is sick and be sure that you can get him/her when you need them. From what I have read about dogs' health is that when the skin is loose, it is usually because of dehydration and when the skin is tight, it is a sign that the dog is hydrated. Scar tissue, I think, takes a while to develop-about 2-6 months. I would check this with the vet, though, because I do not know for sure.

Victoria: I just spoke with Joanne..the gal who knows about fluids and she said something like ForDuffy just told you.

She said you should take Goose to the vet and get his fluid intake recalibrated.
Something about...if his skin is tight and the needle is difficult..it could mean he is getting enough fluids and is hydrated and overdoing would not help him so it sounds like you should call your vet right away and maybe have to take Goose in so the vet can see him and maybe change what you are doing.

Hope this helps.

Joanne's computer should be fixed next week so maybe she can tell you more at that time. But it sounds like you should talk to your vet because maybe Goose's treatment should be changed. If he is hydrated..it sounds like you are doing a good job.
Joanne has written here before as JackJackBoJack..so look for her or visit her thread.

Thanks so much for all your input. I have spoken to my vet and adjusted Goose's fluid intake. He also has a heart condition and seem to be fainting regularly. Just loving him right now. Hopeing nothing changes for the worst today. Our highways are closed right now I we could not get to the vet no matter what at this time. Gee this is so hard, just watching and waiting.

Victoria,

I'm so sorry, it must be so difficult to be keeping watch over a loved-one who is ill, knowing you can't get to the vets. Thinking of you and yours.

Dayna

Up date on Goose. He seems to be staying the same although he is not drinking any water. He is still going pee, but I think thats from the fluids hes getting. He is sleeping alot and still fainting. I think its time. But I am still waiting for my husband to decide. He was so good to me in letting me make the finale choice with J-dog. Goose does not seem to be in pain, no crys or moans or anything like that. But he really can't be comfortable. And there is really no quility of life left. This is so hard to watch having just done it a few months ago with my J-dog. Thanks for letting me share this here.

I do look forward to coming back and shareing all the good things about my dogs. When I get through this. The good memories of Jay are starting to flow. This helps with what I'm going through with Goose now. I know his good memories will flow some day soon too.

Up date on Goose. Goose has been holding these last weeks. He's in good spirits, His same goof ball self. What a great dog. But the down hill slid has begun! I can see it in his eyes. His kidney failure is getting the best of him. I feel bad having to poke him with needles every day. And its getting harder on both of us. He puts up with it but I know it hurts. I have been able to trick him into drinking more water by putting it in his food every day. He is still eating well. But he does not drink anymore , besides what I put in his food.
I feel like I have not been able to grieve for my J-dog because of all the time Goose is taking. I'm still very sad at the lost of my buddy! And to top all this off our best freinds dog is dying too. His name is Bodie and he is Goose's buddy too.
This is truly the hardest part of dog ownership. My trio is shrinking to one... Somedays I do fine, but others I still cry. On top of all this my sister inlaw passed away a few weeks ago. I feel a little gulity because my grief for my dog has been so much harder than for her. Just feeling a bit overwhelmed...

I can understand feeling overwhelmed...you have a lot going on. All you can do is take it one day at a time and do the best you can each day...and know that each day Goose is with you is a gift of time for you to hug him and love him as you look into his eyes and see his love there for you.

You mention your trio going to one. This past September my first trio went to zero.
It is a very very empty feeling that happens and sometimes you feel as though you are frozen in inaction.

The grief we feel for our babies is different from the grief we can feel for the loss of another human. There are a lot of reasons for this but a big one is the unconditional love we receive from these babies that only they can give us and when we lose them, we know that is something we will miss terribly. You are correct when you say this is the hardest part of having them. We know this day will come but at the time we first get them...we usually can push the thought into knowing it is in the distant future hopefully, and many times, it is.

I read something someone posted after a loss..on another forum and wrote it down because it felt good to me to read it. Maybe it will help you in some way.

"One can ask with the depth of pain we go through WHY do we allow ourselves to become so attached to pets? All one has to do is think of the tremendous amount of unconditional love we get from them and then we can ask WHY wouldn't we?"

In spite of the many times of going through this pain when a time like this arrives, I have never regretted having any of them and even though there was that pain, there were many more times of health and happiness. In fact, a member here once wrote:
"The pain of losing him will never ever be bigger than the joy of knowing him." I agree 1000%.

I am sorry to hear about your best friends' dog also being ill. You have someone nearby that you can relate to about going through what is happening. It may help you both to give each other a hug now and then and cry together.

Again, take it one day at a time and enjoy each good thing about each day you have with Goose and hug him a lot.

Hugs to you from many here!

Thanks
I does really help knowing other people understand what you are going through. Some day soon I will share some great stories about my pet along with some great pictures. I'm just not quite ready yet.

Post when you need to talk. That's what this forum is all about. Whenever you do need to talk, it helps to know there is understanding here and people who do share your pain as it mingles with their own.

Boy is today a ruff day. Goose is still holding his own bless him. But I got a call this morning about Bodie from my friend. She was crying and said that he was breathing very hard. He has had a liver failure for the last two months. I told her it was time to put him down. They were going to do it this friday as her husband was out of town. I ask if I could pray for her and bodie, and while I was praying that God would take him quickly he pasted on. I drove up to her house and cleaned Bodie up so she would not have to. Its just so sad to lose our beloved pets. It just makes that day thats not to far it the furture for Goose and was not so long ago with J-dog to jump right up in my face. I crying all day long.

You are the most wonderful kind of friend that anybody could ever hope to have. Especially with your recent loss of J-Dog and struggle with worry over Goose, it had to have been very difficult for you to tend to a friends need. It is quite understandable that this kind of situation would stir up your emotions and sadden you all over again.

In one of your other replies you mentioned people who do not understand the deep grief and sadness we experience when we lose a loved furry kid. It is said that those people who have not experienced the true love for an animal have not had an integral part of their soul yet awakened.

Bless you for being you and for knowing how to be a true friend. May you find comfort, peace, love, and understanding wherever you go.

Much love and hugs are sent your way on this sad day.

I am glad to hear Goose is holding his own. You are being blessed with more time with him which is priceless.

I am sorry to hear about your friend's dog. The fact that he passed quickly did save her from the final decision. I agree with everything Goliath said to you. The things you did for your friend were absolutely wonderful. What's left is to hug her a lot and she knows you understand what she is going through because you just went through it with J-dog.

Goose has our prayers to continue holding his own and being around to receive your hugs and love and for you to look into his eyes everyday and see the love that he has there for you.

Anyone who has you for a friend is a very lucky person. Hugs to you and to your friend from many here who have the same pain inside them.

Take Care and remember to give Goose a hug from us.

I took this picture a couple of weeks ago. So you can put a face to a name.
Goose and Dinky:
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Victoria: I was not able to see your photo of Goose and Dinky as posted so I copied it and am posting it here so everyone can see your babies. They are so precious!

Your pic of Goose and Dinky is as sweet as can be. Two peas in a pod.

Thanks Judy for bringing Goose and Dinky's pic here so we all can see it. You know how I love to see pics with stories. It helps me to feel just a little closer to the stories being told.

Hugs to Victoria and Judy

Thanks for fixing that!

Victoria: This is the way your link looks above:

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But if anyone did want to see that picture then they could do as I did:
start at the: http: and copy the link into a browser address and you can go there.

http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e284/VIC...oseFeb08010.jpg

The above link if copied exactly as it shows will take anyone to the picture. I just went there and copied the image jpg file to my computer and then attached it to a reply.

Your link is correct but to work...it cannot say anything before "http:" and at the end it can't say anything after the filename that ends in .jpg. Your picture IS there but to go see it...computers are so fussy and demand perfection in a link.

So I got it cause your link portion is correct and I understood not to put anything before the http or after the jpg. From many years of playing with computers.....

Glad to help. Hope this isn't confusing..just wanted you to know what will work for any future pictures.

LoveThem

P.S. I see when I post this reply that the link I typed is now underlined which means it is "live"..which means (and I just tried it), if anyone clicks on the link that is underlined..they will go to your picture...neat, huh? It is the same one posted above to look at.

Update on Goose. He is still hanging in there. As long as we give him his fluids. What a blessing he has been. He seems to be putting his best paw forward. He is being so loveable to us. As if to say I'll be going soon and you the best owners any dog could have. What a great blessing in the wake of J-dogs death. I know it won't be to much longer but we are enjoying Goose so much. He has never been a dog that complains. I just wish J-dog could of dyed easyer if thats possible. Any way we are just loving Goose in his twilight....

Thanks for the update on Goose. I am so glad to hear you are just enjoying Goose so much right now. It is what we do with our furry kids today that make the memories of tomorrow.

Hugs