Dave, thank you for your post and reminding us what is important. We are all at
different points in our journey, yet we all have something enormous in common.
Yes, the HSA brought us all here, but what we all share, what we all have in
common and out-weighs everything else, is our intense love for our dogs.

I have looked at your pictures of Tucker many times before, and I loved looking
at them again. What a stunning boy. What wonderful times you had, and what
beautiful memories you carry with you. Thanks again for sharing.

Stacy & Willoughby


--- In TheSumnerFoundation@yahoogroups.com, "dwkisker" <dwkisker@...> wrote:
>
> It was one year ago today that we made our final trip to the vet hospital at
CSU to say goodbye and set Tucker free from his battle with HSA. Like many of
you, we weren't sure whether it was really time, but knew that it was best for
him.
>
> As we have approached this day, and watched all the recent dogs join our dear
boy, I've literally re-lived those last days repeatedly--it is indeed so hard to
face losing such a good friend.
>
> Having said that, I can also say that despite the loss, we are sure that we
did the right thing, and, the hole that he left, while never going away
completely, has now been lined with good memories and thoughts about our
Tucker-boy.
>
> So, for those who are still battling, hang in there--do what you can do to
help your dog, but most of all, enjoy their LIFE. Having a dog is not about
losing them--rather it's about being with them--the licks and kisses, the gentle
nudges for pets, the sound of their breathing at night, and the feel of their
tummy as you provide that most needed commodity, tummy rubs. Make sure that as
you fight your battle, you don't lose sight of the fact that it's these memories
that will eventually sustain you, whether your dog sustains its battle for 2
months or 2 years.
>
> And for those who have recently lost their friend, know that Tucker awaits to
show them the ropes. It's been said that on the other side of the Bridge, the
streets are paved with bacon and squirrels (for chasing) drop from the trees
like ripe fruit. By now, Tucker will know where the bacon is best, and the
trees are ripest--and he will happily share.
>
> Regards to all,
> Dave
> http://www.pbase.com/lichtvater/summer_of_08
>