Candy, I know this is bitter sweet for you. It is for me as well. Sweet because that heart dog of yours will have the pleasure of living out the rest of her years without the strain and stress of motherhood. Bitter because I know how badly you yearn for another litter of puppies, and I would have LOVED to buy one of Dixie's puppies. Too bad I didn't know you when she had her litter Those pictures are priceless. Look at that beautiful, maternal smile on Dixie's face. I really love Dixie, she's such an angel.

It's so wonderful of you to be making this decision and I wish Dixie a quick recovery from her surgery. I will be thinking about Dixie all day tomorrow.