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Hi Tammy, Its possible to help with One Elkhound ... but i also need to know how long care will be required for . I left you a message on your mobile Cheers ,

Hi I hope things are going well .... does anyone know what needs to be done still ?? Steve , I cant remember how to get to my inbox .. and will have to dash off but can check DOL through the day . So if you need help pls update thread i will continue to check , and i am sure others are also keeping an eye on this Well done to all DOL ers who have assisted , a great effort

Go Ollie boy , you good thing . SL you are inspirational to have taken such loving care of the old fella . Best wishes to you both.

Hi Steve , Can you give an update re dogs .... its possible i can help short term with a bitch if she gets along with other de sexed females and good around kids ... or one of the pups How long do you expect to need foster care for ??

Sorry to hear of you loss I have recently been in this situation , i dont really know what to say that hasnt already been said . Its a tough time and your dog knows you are grieving as well . take some walks together in honour of the other dog (maybe his favourite place ) , and soon i am sure you will come up with some ideas that will help you both. best wishes x

Exactly.You wont find a Crso here that would be half as good as an average Presa.JMHO Tell your friend to look for something else there are no Presa's here full stop and no remnants worth speaking about. imo he is a crazy .. soon to have a baby ..... correct me if wrong but cane corso doesnt strike me as family friendly .

Cane Corso at this point are ok and very similar.... Thanks , i will point out the corso ... think he is taken with the look of the preso dog and the fact it had origins from canary island , not alot of known health issues .

aahh ok was not aware they were in a banned status !!

Hi all , Asking on behalf of a friend .. experienced dog owner ... has had mastiff / staffy breeds . I know this breed is for an experienced dog person and are not common . Can anyone give breeder info . Thanx

Sorry to hear Gayle ... its a very tough thing to do . I did this just last week for my 15yr pure rough collie . It has been a very very rough week . Thinking of you . May she have a peaceful journey .

Thank you so much to all who have posted ... it does help , it has given me ideas , a memory box , a tree ... but it also has let me know that i am not alone in what i feel ... I thought I would take it better as I knew it was comming . But this is just not how it is ... every one who has put their story and kind words has helped , thank you all I am really really going to miss my boy . Tomorrow I will bring him home to his special spot , and will get a plant for him .

Ohh tdierikx ....

What a beautiful photo of Button .. i have decided to bring jordan home and plant a tree / plant in his memory

you gave such a good life to your Dachshund for 19 well 20 years , thats something to be proud of

Corvus .. over the weekend I am going to have chocolate pizza with my sis ... she recently ( 4mths ago ) lost her paws .. but hers was a surprise heart problem . I think i am having so much trouble with this as I knew it was comming and thought I would be able to handle it more easy .

Its true they stay alive in your memory ... Thanks Hanna

Nor was I when I had to make the greatest sacrifice, so I know what you mean. Cry. Grieve. Give yourself time to wallow, to remember, to hurt. And then you need to do what Jordan did. You need to rally. Your wounded heart is so very very raw right now. It hurts like nothing else. Although the hurt won't go away, with time it will get softer and it won't be as hard to bear. I promise. RIP Jordan . Erny , you are so right ... especially "Cry. Grieve. Give yourself time to wallow, to remember, to hurt. And then you need to do what Jordan did. You need to rally." Thank you , I feel some comfort that others have gone through the same thing .

Thinking of those affected by fire in WA .... ;) . Stay safe , I hope the fire will be under control and no more losses .

Thanks Jed .... I do believe he will be waiting on the other side for me.

TLC , I am lucky to have two remaining dogs , Jordans dear little friend - Peanut 13yr old Maltese x and Mia pure bred Lab 2yrs . I took in Mia not long ago . Knowing that Jordi was not going to be around long . I sure am happy that Mia is with me she knows I am upset and is doing her best to comfort me . Peanut is upset ... I am worried that she will stress out . She has not known life with out Jordi. We got peanut for Jordi as he had very bad separation anxiety ... from 8 wks she used to sleep on his belly . They were besties . I agree that having a dog around helps the healing ...

Thanks Skip

I'm sorry for your loss. I planted a Eucalyptus tree for my boy. It has grown well and is a healthy 5+ year old tree now. Somehow I find it consoling that it is his tree, I find it a peaceful place to reflect. I still have tears from time to time. A great idea Labtested .. thanks for your post

Thanks Jacqui835 , he ws 15 years old . I had a talk to him a few weeks prior that it was ok for him to go and he should let me know when he was ready . He was too good to suffer . I know its normal to feel grief , but i am blown away by the devastated feelings . ;)

;) I knew his time was nearing the end , it was amazing he went as long as he did . Jordan rallied a few times , but last night when he just stood over his full dinner bowl .. i knew it was not a good sign. He struggled to get up and inside to his bed . I cried and cried as I told him what a good dog he had been . In the back of my mind I thought he might make it through the night , but couldn't stand the thought of waiting until the morning incase he went down hill more quickly and really began to suffer . So I went to Emergency Vet and PTS. I was prepared the time was comming , and it was going to be hard . I wasn't prepared for how devastated I am For those that have lost 4 paws that were dear to them , what did you do that helped . Any helpful advice appreciated .

What she said !!!!! - I want to attend some of these in the future and it should be a good time for dogs and humans