On Apr 28, 4:26*pm, (Melinda Shore) wrote:
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Nessa wrote:
but you are right... I need to be honest with myself. *she's not some
toy breed that will live till 14....

You never know - seriously. *The numbers give us averages
but there's some obviously some variability in there, and I
tend to think that the numbers include dogs that weren't
well cared-for, or who were euthanized because the owner
couldn't/wouldn't pay vet bills, etc. *Hope for the best.
--

I hope so. I really DO call her my 'little dog' and I sit on the
couch with her in my lap most nights... and I really think she's still
a puppy.

this reality based living is killing me....

oh for what it's worth she seems to be feeling fine right now...