My sweet little blacky
He turned 17 last month, he's completely deaf and his hips are bad but he's my little sweetie. I got Blacky shortly after my life partner passed away & I'll be lost when he passes over rainbow bridge (I know the time is near 
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Here's my little precious:
Him with his little teddy
Him living it up in my bed.
Sorry, I'm just in a melon collie mood this evening.
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Remember that you've given him a great life, full of love and attention, all these years. I hope that will help you when he is gone.
Beautiful photos, too!
I don't play much in the Lounge these days. Just now and then.
You take care now, you hear? 
It's so hard when our beloved companions grow old.
I agree with Peggy. You guys have enjoyed many years together & greatly enhanced each others' lives immeasurably.
We are here for you, my friend. 
I even posted in the Group I host. Yup it's a sad post too. 
Life has a way of tenderizing our hearts through adversity & conscious awareness.
That you love your beloved canine companion so deeply is commendable!
Such a sweet picture, Bill. So glad I saw this, not here much anymore. He knows your love and when it is his time to go, he will take that with him.
Love to you and Blacky. You are such a good person and a good friend to me.
Thanks so much for sharing... 
to treasure every moment as you do.
You have had him for a very long time so you will certainly be sad and lost when he passes. But remember all the good times and how much care you gave him.
He's beautiful, and you've clearly taken wonderful care of him to be 17 years old. I'm so sorry that he's failing, dogs should live forever.
