Our loving Rottie, John Wayne lost his
battle with bone cancer on July 10th.
My heart still aches and tears come and go.
His remains were returned this week inside
a beautiful blue urn. It now accompanies
his pic as well as his collar, leash, muzzle and
2 of his favorite toys.

We had no idea it was cancer and the cancer
had eaten 1/2 the bone in his leg.
This  dog never complained nor when I rubbed
his leg, flinched nor whined. He gave us no clue
that it hurt. Vet said he should have been on paid
meds. Well how can you tell that when he never complained,
limped nor made you think something was wrong?
A lump appeared and again when I touched or rubbed it he
never even growled.
Amputation was not an option as his hips were starting to go
down hill and that would have placed more pressure on them.
Had we known sooner, perhaps a plate could have been placed inside.
Just found it too late. :'( :'(
We knew that the day was coming possibly within the year that we would have to do this, it was just not expected to be that day.
I was shocked and still have a hard time believing he is gone.
We were so fortunate to have such a faithful companion that guarded us and the bikes so well.
Cancer not only takes our 2 legged loved ones, it takes our 4 legged ones as well.
I never left home without giving him a kiss on his nose, nite goober dog, Mommy loves you.. Guard the house..
Thank you all for allowing me to share my story.. Hugs xoxo kim

Thank you and I hope that your
niece's dog recovers.

KimChris:

I am sorry for your loss and I about to share your pain.  Our Coonhound named Sarah is laying at my feet as I type.....she is 13.....and she is getting weaker each day.  She is 3 years beyond what they project her breed will live, and her siblings have died years ago.  A couple of weeks ago she had an upset stomach and stopped eating for a few days and got so weak she could barely stand, and we thought it was her time.....but she started drinking and eating and she is back to being a reasonably healthy dog for her age.  About 2 months ago she lost her ability to climb stairs as her back legs are horribly weak. We are traveling this weekend to a family reunion, and she has been part of thei family for more than half of my married life.....she is family.  This will no doubt be her last family reunion.

They give us so much love and affection.....it is hard to let go.

I too am sorry for your loss.
I lost Truman, a wonderful Malamute, to bone cancer in his jaws March 7, 2012.
I found some comfort at the Rainbow Bridge, maybe you will also.
http://www.petloss.com/rainbowbridge.htm
http://www.rainbowbridge.com/hello.htm

Thank you guys.. Ratdog, thank you for the Rainbow Bridge
link. I can't look at it right now.
I know of it and have read it. Our Lab was laid to rest 1.5 years ago. She was 13 and her hips were getting to where they could not sustain her any longer.
It has always amazed me to how we come to love and think of our 4 legged kids as if they were our 2.

I wanted to post a pic of John Wayne. This was John Wayne watching me the day I placed the fork brace on Genie. Actual date was 1/11/11
He was a very handsome dog wasn't he? We had hoped to breed him, yet never found a girl good enough..  
[img]http://p1.bikepics.com/2011/01/11/bikepics-2130283-full.jpg[/img
sorry for the 1st pic.
This pic was taken the day I

sorry

The love that our animal friends gives us can be summed up in one word. Pure. The pain in your heart will fade, slowly. the memories will only get better. Please fill your thoughts with these memories and laughter.