[RGD.]

. . . when it comes to my dogs. Losing TJ last year so suddenly and now, after taking Rusty (16 year old beagle) to the vets - we know this will be his last Christmas with us.

His kidneys are failing. He has a tumor around the artery that leads to the brain and another tumor that is dislocating his front leg. The vet has put him on pain pills and also treated an ear infection so he won't be in any pain now. The time has been scheduled for after the holidays but I haven't told my daughters the date yet - they just know after New Years.

Rusty was never the brightest apple in the bin - but he has always been loyal and loved.

Ron