For a number of years O's has been spoiled and loved by my brother, Jim and his wife, Melissa. About 11 months ago, Oreo was diagnosed with cancer and given only a few months to live. However, with much love and top notch vet attention Oreo far outlived the odds. We are not surprised, she was a stubborn and determined young lady from birth. However, in the last week it had become apparent to those that loved her that the cancer was progressing and Oreo was no longer having the quality of life we all wished for her to have. So, last night Jim and Melissa let her go. I asked that they pass on a message to her to 'come play with me on the trail' before she left - and I know she will .

Many thanks to Jim and Mel for giving Oreo such a wonderful home for the past years. She was a wonderful dog and deserved no less. Her adventures were many, but more importantly, she was loved from the day she was born till the day she left.

See you out there O - this time I'm not dropping you in Nikolai!!

Karen