[Lurker]

Clan Lurker has three dogs. One is an 18 year old Cocker who is soon to recieve her reward I'm sure. Trouble is she doesn't really act like it. She's deaf and blind and has trouble getting up and down the stairs but other than that she's fine.

Number 2 is a 2-1/2 year old Pug. He's pretty much in charge except when the cat is.

Then there is our small EBUD (Emergency Back-Up Dog) in case either of the Primary Dogs go into Failure mode. He's a one year old Papillon.

He's got two speeds. Sound asleep and Bouncing Off The Walls.

BTW, you don't know if Candied Cashews and Gummi Bears are toxic to dogs do you? No reason for asking really. I just want to have that little bit of info handy, just in case.

Sorry about the loss of your friend and best of luck with the new one.

L

[backhoe]

Lurker, the first dog I remember was a black Cocker Spaniel named Smokey Joe- he was blind, but a better dog I've never had. In those days, a dog seven or eight years old was ancient, and he passed away around that age.

He was always with me when I was little.