I am so sorry at your loss. God will send you comfort in knowing that you released her from pain and suffering. And as time heals, I am sure you will be finding a new friend to share the love you have with. Not to replace her, but to honor her by giving another one the love you gave her, and she gave to you. Hugs, Lynda

Dog lovers I need your prayers. I had a just horrible week. My husband and I had to make the decision to put down our beloved golden retriever, Holly this week. Holly was almost 14 years old and had been treated for severe arthritis for 5 months. Monday I noticed that she had massive swelling on her leg, paw and elbow and the vets x-rays showed full bone involvement of cancer. Not only were we unprepared for the decision to put her down, but my daughter who is dealing with depression and hospitalized, doesn't know yet that we had to put her down. The only other option would have been amputation and we just couldn't do this to our girl. Her quality of life had been minimal and we didn't think it would be fair to put her thru anything else. I am heartbroken. This girl was my kids constant companion when they were younger, and my companion in my office these last few years. Luckily I am feeling well 2 weeks post op for lap band surgery. Weight loss has been steady and I am having no complications. Leslie 250/216/140ish

My husband made the call yesturday to schedule my baby Hercules a 10 year old Rottie i have had since he was 6 weeks old to be put down. He was diagnosed with bone cancer in October. He has been on pain medication and was doing very well up until about a week ago. THe tumor on his leg has gotten so big and he is no longer weight bearing on it. I was up all last night crying....He has been my friend, my bodyguard, my listener....I have a picture of him in my profile. Its just so hard....Thanks for listening. LisaMarie

Here's another Sheltie lover!! I have a 4 yr old sable sheltie. I adopted him from a Sheltie rescue service, so he has been fixed as well. Glad to see there are others on the site!!

I know for canada, you must have all vaccinations and rabies shots and a written letter of heath from your vet. All you should need to do is call your vet and they should be able to tell you. or do a search on the web for travel with pets abroad. good luck and enjoy your trip. PS take pictures of your dog and you at home and be sure to keep all the vet papers and pix with you all the time. This probably isnt necessary but I wouldnt leave nothing to chance that might mean I could loose my pet. You might also have it microchipped and keep ID tags on it too. Rosemary