You are too kind! You didn't miss anything-I occasionally let my guard down and sporadically talk about something personal here. It seems to be happening more and more all the time... I have a 15 year old dog named Sadie. She has had health problems for the past 7 years. Pancreatitis, colitis, IBD, chronic anal gland issues...It might sound like I'm one of those dog owners who keeps their pets alive out of selfishness, but believe it or not-my girl has more good days than bad. I'm trying to keep the "quality" aspect a priority even though it's excruciating to think about having to make that decision at some point. I beg God all the time to let her move on when she's ready so I don't have to make that call. Anyway...for the last three months (?) or so, she's had recurring UTI infections. The first time they thought it was gone, only to have it return with a vengeance several weeks later with her urinating blood for two straight days. She was on antibiotics for three weeks and had probably half a dozen urinalysis tests run in that time. Finally last week, tests were clear of blood, red & white blood cells, crystals, etc. I've been testing her urine at home and a few days ago the strips showed a possibility of blood again. Had the vet test a sample yesterday and they did find a trace of blood, but I gave her an extra dose of her anti-inflammatory med as recommended by her vet and today the blood was gone! I just have to stay on top of the testing, since everything can change in a moment's time. I was given "worst-case scenario" many times-always a possibility of the "C" word in her bladder, glands, etc. Fact is, I would never put her through chemo or any of that anyway-and since there is nothing outside of that I'm not doing right now anyway...Most people don't understand those of us who consider our pets as family-just as important as a human being and a life worth fighting for. I read somewhere that when you save someone, you become responsible for that life. I rescued her and will not give up just because it's too expensive or inconvenient. When I lost my husband, my mother-in-law, and my father, she was the only thing that made me get out of bed every day-made me concentrate on something other than my own pain. I rescued her and she's saved me time and time again. Until it is not in her best interest, I will continue to fight with her and for her-she's the closest thing to an angel I've ever known.