tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26075987.post2130074165859516291..comments2023-12-15T05:36:53.089-08:00Comments on Way Out West: Getting Old SucksHeatherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05439718281949127886noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26075987.post-49546118953997380502009-04-19T06:34:00.000-07:002009-04-19T06:34:00.000-07:00Thanks for your kind words, everyone! Riley is doi...Thanks for your kind words, everyone! Riley is doing really well - - has gotten the hang of hopping, and I think he is starting to understand that he can't overdo it or he'll feel really awful. Aunt Jean, I watched Marley & Me last night and bawled my eyes out. What a great movie. Really hit the cycle of life right on the head...so many things in that movie that I could relate to.Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05439718281949127886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26075987.post-87435739784079644252009-04-18T03:42:00.000-07:002009-04-18T03:42:00.000-07:00Heather - I feel your pain. Our Romeo is 18 now a...Heather - I feel your pain. Our Romeo is 18 now and still in good shape for a cat. He has his moments with hip pain. Like you and Riley, Romeo and I have been through a lot. So he's not just a cat to me but someone who's fur I've cried into and someone who's always been at the door to greet me. Our pets are a part of our family. You can tell from the look on Riley's face that he loves his people dearly and that you've taken very good care of him over the years.Karen and Tomhttp://150backriver.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26075987.post-40415612824630681262009-04-17T19:30:00.000-07:002009-04-17T19:30:00.000-07:00Riley's so lucky that you chose him all those year...Riley's so lucky that you chose him all those years ago. He must love being one of your boys. I hope the little guy feels better soon - he seems like a resilient pup. <br />I'll be thinking of you guys...Jennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26075987.post-49245515749943684012009-04-17T16:52:00.000-07:002009-04-17T16:52:00.000-07:00...and no matter when you feel the time has come, ......and no matter when you feel the time has come, you'll still suffer the guilt of suspecting you did it too soon. That's the hell of it.Jeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09782394068144501251noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26075987.post-13258690627515908402009-04-17T15:37:00.000-07:002009-04-17T15:37:00.000-07:00When our beloved Chelsea was getting old, our vet ...When our beloved Chelsea was getting old, our vet said you'll know when its time to but her down. I'll tell you that is SO true! We had to put her down 2yrs ago at the rip age of 14. You'll know - enjoy every precious moment. Its amazing how they keep bouncing back!Margarethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02729866603881765624noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26075987.post-61118324853986666422009-04-17T13:28:00.000-07:002009-04-17T13:28:00.000-07:00Hi HD -- Never easy, sorry you are dealing with ...Hi HD -- Never easy, sorry you are dealing with this again so soon. Oliver is right there as well and it's so hard on Em. Hang in there. It's a great photo of Riley!Leenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26075987.post-81110010642960593152009-04-17T05:23:00.000-07:002009-04-17T05:23:00.000-07:00I know how hard it is...hang in there. He knows y...I know how hard it is...hang in there. He knows you love him, and that's what is important. Hugs!Melissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12254439028682395047noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26075987.post-2616452187696092782009-04-16T17:36:00.000-07:002009-04-16T17:36:00.000-07:00Oh Heather! What a sweet, sweet photo and blog ab...Oh Heather! What a sweet, sweet photo and blog about your Riley. We are all rooting for Riley to be o.k. And after watching "Marley and Me" it hits home even more so I think. I bet the boys will take good care of Riley.Cherylhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07360476402810561433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26075987.post-91755190049876458622009-04-16T14:51:00.000-07:002009-04-16T14:51:00.000-07:00Poor Riley! I'm sure he's still a pup at heart! ...Poor Riley! I'm sure he's still a pup at heart! And what a sweet face!Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15231261942979669627noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26075987.post-75384369164382332002009-04-16T11:11:00.000-07:002009-04-16T11:11:00.000-07:00After watching Marly & Me on the plane during ...After watching Marly & Me on the plane during the flight home from California last night, and sobbing quietly at the end rather than bawling, which is what I really wanted to do [and I thought my head would burst open from the pressure], because I was seated between two male strangers (Uncle Ken was 3 rows behind me), the last thing I needed to put me over the edge is this photo of dear, old, loyal, loving Riley.Jeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09782394068144501251noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26075987.post-40506032816281567452009-04-16T11:04:00.000-07:002009-04-16T11:04:00.000-07:00P.S. And, yes, getting old does suck.P.S. And, yes, getting old does suck.Mumnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26075987.post-9403446726410295512009-04-16T08:38:00.000-07:002009-04-16T08:38:00.000-07:00Riley's such a sweet dog -- so loving and gentle w...Riley's such a sweet dog -- so loving and gentle with the boys. He thinks he's one of the boys for sure. I hope he'll continue to improve each day. We're thinking of him!Mumnoreply@blogger.com