Quote Originally Posted by applesmom
Great points agilityk9trainer! Through the years we were most active in the competitive world of dogs, we were fairly well balanced with the retirees, the adults in active competition and the youngster(s) in training.

The last two were only a year or so apart in age. Losing them so close together was extremely painful and has had a huge impact on the slowness of my decision on whether or not to have another dog.
I cannot think of many people who would give a dog a better home. A dog would love to be a part of your llife, and you know I hope you will soon get a great rescue. Yes, there is always pain at the end, but the stuff until then is so worth the shortness of their lives.