Dear Cinda
Thank you for your condolences - only another animal-lover truly understands.
 
Dear Sandy
Thank you for the info on canine cancer - what a great site! Much of the information is new to me.
 
For the first two days after Leo's passing, I was at a loss. Leo went everywhere with me and out of habit, I would look for him...a glance here; a glance there.
The house seemed exceptionally empty...for many years it was always the husband or the co-workersthe kids or the animals, ...I was never truly by myself. Now, I am.
But, last night, it hit me: I am never truly alone. Jesus has been there all the time! OK, Lord....what would you have me do? Am I too old; is time too short to raise and
train another GSD? It's very comforting to cuddle up with a little ball of fur, but can I handle a 100 lb adult dog when I'll be in my 70s in a few years? Especially, if the Lord tarries.
 
This morning, at 3AM, as I looked at Leo's picture on my computer desktop, I think I got my answer: Will you pleeese let LEO play and not worry about you! Go do your thing.
Well, my 'thing' is to love and live with a dog. So, going on faith that Jesus takes care of all my dogs, past and future, and me, I emailed a reputable dog-trainer I know and said,
"find me another GSD".
 
Marie Komar
 
PS: 5PM. There seems to be a dog out there for me.
I'll let you guys know what develops..............