Buford

A friend of ours just lost Chloe's stepbrother. It has shaken me badly. Buford was a wonderful dog, as red as an Irish Setter. He is the boy who made me get Chloe. It was ten years ago that I walked into a local carpet store and met my buddy Buford. The owner of the store told me that Buford's mom was having another litter and next I was flying to Omaha to pick my girl up. Chloe has been the best dog I could ever ask for. Buford, like Chloe's mom, had Lymphoma. I think he was diagnosed a few years ago and had a few rounds of chemotherapy as the cancer had come back. We last saw him about three weeks ago when we brought Sydney down to the store. He seemed to be doing well and looked healthy. He always snuggled up to me and nudged closer and closer as I pet him. I find it so hard to believe that he is gone and it makes me feel, even more, how vulnerable Chloe is. She is just two years younger then Buford.   

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[Holly]

Love her while you can. Samten, our poodle mix has a heart condition. At first I was completely overwhelmed with worry, but now I know I have to love him as long as I am able and the rest is out of my control. It is so hard to even consider losing our dear ones.