I hate writing this. I am filled with sadness. Rondo had such a hard night last night, coughing and coughing- and just looked worse. When I brought him in for his xray this morning I could not believe how much more congested his lungs appeared- an ultrasound confirmed my worse fears. We had been hoping and praying that Rondo had a bad case of pneumonia, but his ultrasound showed a large, solid mass in his right lung- a mass that the vet felt had been there, growing, since long before he came to me. Surgery would not be curative. There was only one choice, the right choice- to say good bye. Rondo is now free- running with the other great ones who went before him. He is strong and young again. I loved this sweet boy so much and it was my privilege to care for him at the end of his life. I am at peace, and know that no matter what his prior circumstances were, for the last two months he was warm, safe, loved and wanted. RIP little Rondo.

Rondo's not much of a lap dog, but he loves to cuddle with his friends!

As adorable as Rondo looked in his antler ears yesterday, he also seemed a little mortified! But was a good sport as usual. This was taken at our photos with Santa event at the Warwick Petsmart yesterday- Rondo was an angel as usual. And he is lucky enough to have two women interested in adopting him. One met him yesterday, and both are considering adding Rondo to their family. His health, of course, remains theirs- and my- biggest concern. I am so hoping for good news from his vet tomorrow!