Well, it was a year ago today that we lost Gus. Unfortunately alot of you never got to know him, and actually since he only lived 3 1/2 months after his surgery even the people that were here when we came on didn't really get to know him that well, but it didn't take long to feel like we were a part of a special group of people. Life has been going mach 2 the last several months which has kept me from coming around as much as I'd like, but I thought I would post this video GeLena made for me after he died so that you could get a little idea of who he was. I also thought I'd post this one we made of him when I was feeding a calf to give you glimpse of him in action, he lived for that kind of thing, or roaming the fields hunting varmits, and believe me, he knew how to do it.  Time has taken alot of the pain away but I sure miss him. For those of us lucky enough to grow up in the 60's and 70's, back when they made really good music, remember the song by Bread called Everything I Own, I can't help but think of Gus, and how so many of the lines in that song fit all of us to a T who have lost our buddies, but thats life, we have to play the hand we're dealt, so for those of you who are fairly new here and are going through those tough times after surgery or are trying to decide what to do, scared because you just found out your buddy has cancer, or maybe just lost your buddy and have that empty, punched in the gut feeling, alot of us have been down that part of the road, hopefully our words are more than just a bunch of letters on a computer screen, hopefully they bring a sense of comfort that things do get better, but we also have to realize there are some things that are just out of our control, we the owners and they the vets can only do so much, we do the best we can to try and make their life as good as it can be, but remember, no one can take the memories away. Thanks to everyone who has made us feel like we are still part of the family even though we don't have a tripawd,or even a 4 legged dog, it's been aot of fun so far. Hopefully we can help someone who comes here just as scared and full of questions as I was, I guess thats what makes me want to hang around, besides, I've made some wonderful friendships that I will cherish the rest of my life, all because of my buddy Gus, here's to you big guy, Big Paws Up to Gus  and thanks to GeLena for helping me get these videos on here……..oh man was he a good lookin' guy

Yes, it is had to believe that it has been a year since Gus lost his battle. Life goes on as I am learning after we lose our heart dogs, but never quite the same, the hole in our hearts fill up some but never completely.

 You gave Gus such a wonderful life, you shared your great looking boy with us, your words always so supportive, you gave me many words of wisdom as you have done for so many of us.

 Today you honor your boy and again share his life with us, Thank You. Today as you reflect Gus's life I hope that there are more smiles than tears as you remember….

 Paws up to you Dan and Spirit Gus, never forgotten

 Jo Ann & Angel Tasha

Dan,

It's so hard for me to believe that a year has already slipped by. Gus was a king among dogs and today we honor his memory. What you wrote Dan, was perfect! It was a true testament to who you are and all that Gus was, a loyal, strong and brave friend.

Brett