tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6350688858355036074.post8538611688195030150..comments2011-12-28T23:34:35.625-06:00Comments on My Life in Dog Years: At a Lossjana rossorellihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11863876800661138228noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6350688858355036074.post-49860693740648902102011-02-24T08:17:08.717-06:002011-02-24T08:17:08.717-06:00OH Jana - I'm so sorry to hear of your & R...OH Jana - I'm so sorry to hear of your & Riley's struggle - I find myself crying & reflecting on the loss of our first 2 kids. Ed & I lost our golden to cancer in July of 09 at almost 16. Dixie had been inour family from birth - she was my brothers until she was 5 & he'd picked her from the litter - there were pictures of her on my parents fridge as a little tiny on his oversized king sized bed & in the bonnetts when they were even taller than her. We thought we'd not get another dog as our lifestyle is pretty overcommitted (who's isn't right) - then we suffered a few more personal events & one of the girls that worked for me had a litter of 12 that she was looking to find homes for - we went out to Manor on a Monday night & the sweetest little bean boy picked us to be his forever home. I know we will out live Woody & he will never replace Dixie (or Max who went 5 years before her @ 15) but the stupid sign at the vets office is right - there is no better antidepressant than a puppy licking you face. When you feel like you need some face licking - let us know & we'll bring out little stinks (Woody) to school for the day. Nothing can mend the hole in your heart or the pain you feel & sucks to no end that dogs go before people - at least people get mean when they're old & leave us, dogs are just happy to be with you.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14180481919723677259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6350688858355036074.post-38572078470881927982011-02-21T23:14:44.404-06:002011-02-21T23:14:44.404-06:00Jana, thank you for sharing this. It's been s...Jana, thank you for sharing this. It's been so long (too long) since I've talked with you, but your story reminded me what a wonderful care-giver you are... to dogs, students, friends. Reading this immediately brought to mind all the stories you used to tell us about Riley, who I feel like I know, and there is no doubt in my mind that that dog knows exactly how you feel about her and how much she is loved. How could she not? You have shown her every day for ten years. My thoughts will be with you both. xoxoCarie Juettnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15860907904415263165noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6350688858355036074.post-25908935143159539172011-02-21T20:09:54.736-06:002011-02-21T20:09:54.736-06:00I am hugging you from a distance. I hope you can f...I am hugging you from a distance. I hope you can feel it. Your blog is beautiful. I cried throughout and understand. What a beautiful girl.Christa Martinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17674745827668352133noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6350688858355036074.post-33956857662230610392011-02-21T19:57:02.029-06:002011-02-21T19:57:02.029-06:00My heart aches for you Jana. Every day I wake up a...My heart aches for you Jana. Every day I wake up and look over at Mickey to see how he's doing today, wondering if one day I'll wake up and he'll be "older" or worse. The thought of my best friend moving on scares me to death. Riley is your soul mate, you love her. We all love her, but not like you do. I'll be praying for you both.Adelehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02064754360254096215noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6350688858355036074.post-8953572027170116032011-02-21T19:44:36.588-06:002011-02-21T19:44:36.588-06:00All I know is that it's not fair that dogs don...All I know is that it's not fair that dogs don't live as long as people. Hatch is better to me than any person ever has been. Why does he have to go in a few years, when I have to stick around for another 70 without him? It's just not fair.<br />Just know that you have a few people who surround you EVERY DAY (we kinda have to) who really care about you and Riley, and we're here.<br /><br />-MandyMandy Castillohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15328080713493285191noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6350688858355036074.post-45415290053421127222011-02-21T19:06:58.039-06:002011-02-21T19:06:58.039-06:00Jana, you are one of the strongest people I know f...Jana, you are one of the strongest people I know for even being able to type these words. To let us in to even read, and feel less then 1 percent of what you are going through. Riley has to be one of the strongest dogs I have ever met, and you know I have met a lot of dogs in my career. She can and will get through anything. Your blog has moved me in a way that makes me love and squeeze my dogs more then I EVER thought was possible, and for that I thank you. Thank you for sharing your most raw feelings with us. I love you both.--MeganMeganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03674158892794050221noreply@blogger.com