[Ed Bighi]

Sorry to hear that Gary. I had a similar problem with my last dog. He could not get up one day and we had to take him in. They operated on the spine and things were good for a year. Then we had to do it again. Lasted a couple of years until just after thanksgiving when he had trouble getting up and I thought it was his spine getting pinched again. Turned out the spine was fine but it was a pancreatic tumor that burst instead. We had to put him down and I still miss him dearly even though we got a new pup. All I do in situations like these is the only thing I can do. And that is to avoid trying to explain my sorrows to people who don't have pets or care about their pets, get real drunk and let it all out. For as long as it takes. Then get a new friend. It's so damn tough losing such a loyal buddy. But I can't live without these guys.