First of all, I just want to thank all of you for your kind words and, most of all, for caring. In all things in life, even the down times, there are things to smile about. I watch Rowdy and realize that he doesn't know he has cancer and so he doesn't feel sorry for himself. He doesn't feel as good as he has but it that doesn't mean he can't enjoy his life.

This morning, he came in from his morning potty break and spent about 10 minutes exchanging ear licks with Cassidy who is in heat. Rowdy's pretty sure he's going to get lucky one more time and Cassidy, though she's Rowdy's daughter, would be more than willing. The old boy is still a stud. When she goes into standing heat, we'll have to make sure they are kept apart or he just might try to make some more rowdy puppies.

And, speaking of rowdy puppies, we have a Rowdy kid staying with us this week. His name is Max and he's bigger than Sundance (honest). I'll take some pics of him later today to share because I think you'll enjoy them. BTW, his formal name is Beachwalker's Rowdy To The Max .

Thanks to everyone for your comments.

Jim