I don't know where to post this, so I hope it's ok here. I joined this group back in March 2008. I needed help with my 13 year old Golden Retriever who eventually, throughout the year lost the use of his back legs. We had to make the decision to put him down after New Years this past January as he h...

Carol, I am so very sorry to hear about Chloe's passing! I do unfortunately understand the devastating heartbreak. I haven't visited this Forum in a very long time. It was just too painful to deal with after having to put my heart dog Angelo down. You and so many others were SO helpful to me all las...

Hi there, I really feel for you as I was asking this same exact question a little over a month ago. We let our beloved Golden Retriever, Angelo go on 1-5-09...he was almost 14 years old. He was my first dog, my heart dog and a one and million. He was stubborn, stoic and a fighter right up until the ...

Hi everyone, Saying "thank you" doesn't seem like a strong enough word, but I did want to tell you how appreciative we were for all of your good thoughts for us during a terribly difficult time. Carol, thank you so much for all of the kind words and support you have given us over the past ...

I have been a part of this Forum since March 15, 2008. My beautiful Golden Retriever has been slowly going downhill. He has Arthritis, Hip Dysplasia, Spondylosis and possible DM. He is now 13 yrs, and 8 3/4 mos old. You have never seen a dog with a stronger will to live than him!! (you can view his ...

Hi Carol,

I'm glad that you got the problem mostly solved

Jeanne in NJ
Goldens, Angelo & Archie

Hi there, We have been taking the dogs with us on vacation for quite some time now. We rent a house wherever we go that allows pets. The website I used is http://www.vrbo.com Wherever you see the pawprints, those are the places that allow dogs :-) Our last vacation in August we stayed across the str...

Carol, Thank you for your many kind words. Unfortunately, I am not that good with words...but I want to say that I wish you much more time with your baby who is obviously so loved by you and your family. I appreciate your kindness more than you know or more than I can express. CarolC, (Golden's momm...

Hi all, Happy New Year! I want to personally thank each and every one of you who has taken the time to write to me. I want you to know that I appreciate your kind words, your advice and opinions. This site has helped me so much in the past several months! And I always tell anyone who needs help for ...

Thank you Carol, Christine and Puremutt! Carol, what a lovely photo of your family!!! I'm sooo sorry it has been so long since I've posted. I've had some computer and other issues. Angelo unfortunately is starting to go downhill :( . He can no longer get up on his own or flip himself over to get com...

Hi everyone, I just wanted to pop on and let you all know that Angelo is still hanging in there. His legs have gotten a little bit worse but not totally unmanageable...yet. (Thank goodness we both have strong backs!) He just finished up his one round of antibiotics for the scabs in his inner thigh a...

I am so very sorry for your loss.

Jeanne in NJ
Goldens, Angelo & Archie

My 13 yr 7 month old Golden Retriever is pictured in the December Issue :D He won the "Golden Years" photo contest! I took this photo on our vacation to the beach in Cape May, New Jersey this past August. He is pictured wearing his Ruff Wear Harness. It was not easy to get him down to the ...

Thank you Carol, Puremutt and CarolC for your kind words!!

I appreciate the photo that you sent me of Sheba, CarolC. I will have to look for something like that. I think that will help him alot!

Jeanne in NJ
Goldens, Angelo & Archie

Thanks Carol & Carol! (Puremutt, I am so sorry to hear about your Mickey :( ) I am so proud and honored to have had his photo chosen as the winner!! I have uploaded the photo for all to see :D Angelo is now 13 years and 7 months old and still hanging in there! His will to live is incredible! He ...