I'm not on the rollercoaster. Yet. I'm standing in line, knowing...hoping....I eventually get on the ride. I feel for you and understand. Everytime Penny sleeps too sound or doesn't come to greet us, I'm afraid for the worst.

Every cough, every slip I wonder if it's starting. She's 8 1/2. No guarantees on how long she'll be 'young'.

You all have my prayers.

I know all about that roller coaster! A few years back four of our dogs were geriatric, my first pony was 28, and my cat was 14. Needless to say, those were not a good two years. We spent so much money trying to keep everyone healthy and comfortable, and it was just so hard watching them through old age.

I know the geriatric roller coaster is just around the bend for Milly, and I pray everyday that she remains healthy, active, and happy. She's 11, so I know it's got to be close.

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I'm right there with the rest of you on this Roller Coaster-my boy turned 15 on 8/31.
He's got a Vet appointment this morning to have a few things looked at.

He's sleeping more and more everyday, but when he's awake and up, he's right in the middle of everything like always.

He definitely has days that are better than others-some days I look at him and you'd never know he's 15. He looks great, feels good, and still wants to play as much as he can. Then there are days I find myself wondering if this is going to be his last.

I try to take each day one at a time and enjoy the time I have with him.

Aaaaaaaaaaaaack!
I was looking throw some pictures on a disc to show my boss the stone work we had done on the house and he saw a picture of Copper.
"My God, that dog has been through a lot" He exclaims. Well, true but I don't like hearing how bad he looks now. I know he has lumps, bumps and boils and look pretty pitiful and I hate it.
He was even looked over a couple of times at PetSmart yesterday and the people petted Jack instead. I know the lumps turn them off and it makes me sad because he just loves everybody.
I wish they weren't right on his head like that!

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Copper's Mom (always )

I'd pet Copper in a heart beat! To me he radiates happiness!

How is our mischievous pup doing tonight? Is he resting per doctor's orders?

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I'd not only pet Copper but I'd kiss his sweet nose! Barb, you hit it on the head, but what else is there to do but buy more tickets for the ride, even if it makes you nauseous sometimes And Carolina Mom, hooray for fifteen; if it gives you any hope, my Cody's brother lived happily to well over sixteen. Cody was a youngster of 14 yrs, 3 months and 4 days when he left this earth. I have a soft spot for all the seniors, so please kiss all of yours today for me. Finn's having his 8th birthday next month....practically a toddler!

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Golden retrievers think life is a party thrown especially for them

Barbara:

Yes, it sure is an emotional roller coaster with the Seniors, but they are so worth it.

Other than her TPLO Surgery in March 2009, our Senior Golden Smooch, who is
11 1/2 years old has been doing well. We live in fear of her tearing another ACL, and pray that doesn't happen as I don't think she would be able to handle another one and economically I KNOW that we couldn't-I lost my job a year ago.

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SNOBEAR at the Bridge
Dec. 23, 1999-March 27, 2010

SMOOCH at the Bridge.
Feb. 14, 1999-Dec. 7, 2010


TONKA & TUCKER

I would not only pet Copper on his sweet old head, I'd give him a big kiss, too!

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Gibson's Golden Girl, CD, CGC, TDI (born 3-20-1997), a.k.a. "Tiny"

CH Rosewood Little Giant, UDX VER RA JH OAP NJP VCX WC CCA CGC FFX-OG (born 3-10-2007), also U-CH U-UD U-JJ U-RO1 U-HIT a.k.a. "Tito" (the Tito Monster) www.GoTeamTito.com

and my heart dog
Gibson's Golden Guy, CD, CGC, TDI ( 01-31-1998 - 01-02-2012) a.k.a. "Toby", "HRH"

Copper is beautiful and I'd kiss him too, darling boy!

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Sasha, Gunner,
& Angel Selka in Heaven

Love You Always
Max, Sophie and Shammy

Yep, I'd kiss Copper too!

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