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Roxy-2005-2014

I am sure all of you my friends remember my Photograph of Roxy Titled, "Dressed Up for Daddy". What I didn't mention at the time except to Marie-Claire was that Roxy just had an operation for Cancer a week or two earlier. As I mentioned my Best friend Mark was away for six months helping his daughter with a serious situation while I watched Roxy. Shortly after her operation Mark was able to return home. He and Roxy were reunited and it was a very special and happy day. When Roxy saw her "Daddy" Mark she was running all around him so very happy to see him. It was so funny to see her reaction. Mark had Roxy for nine plus years since she was a puppy. Within one month of her operation and removal of the tumor a second tumor grew back as it was a very fast growing cancer. Mark took her for a second operation and now within weeks of the operation it has grown back and Roxy is not doing well and is in pain. So today Monday August 11, 2014 Mark has to do the saddest thing I can think of and take her to be put to sleep. Mark has done all he could for her but he won't let her suffer. I'm sorry to share such sad news but I wanted my good friends to know.

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John Cappello 13 Aug 2014

Joseph Have You seen the Movie"The Zodiac " With Mark Ruffalo? This is the Building in which the Mayor speaks fro the Step You see in my Tree pictures!

Anne Whiteway 12 Aug 2014

Bob, I am so sorry to hear of this sad news. She was such a pretty dog and I know a faithful companion to you as well as Mark. You and Mark have my sympathies. We had to put our dear dog, "Happy" to sleep a year and a half ago and I still miss her so much every single day. Thanks for posting ths pretty picture of Roxy.

DEE JOBES PHOTOGRAPHY 11 Aug 2014

Oh so very sorry to hear of this very sorrowful news..such a gorgeous doggie is Roxy.Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and Your Friend!

Pamela Rivera 11 Aug 2014

absolutely love it:)

Elizabeth Lindberg 11 Aug 2014

I applaud your heroic efforts to save Roxy. I am sad for you. Great shot !!

ruth sears 11 Aug 2014

how sweet,great catch!

lillianhibiscus 11 Aug 2014

So heartbreaking! She is a little doll.

Joanie Holliday 11 Aug 2014

I SIT HERE WITH A BIG LUMP IN MY THROAT AND TEARS RUNNING DOWN MY CHEEKS... I "KNOW" THE PAIN !!! MARK WAS A WONDERFUL "FATHER" AND ROXY HAD A TERRIFIC LIFE.. SHE WILL "ALWAYS" BE MISSED.. JOANIE

Sno* Smith 11 Aug 2014

I'll be praying for him as his heart is saddened. What a joy he will have this fun picture to remember her by though. :)

Kate Gallagher 11 Aug 2014

I am so sorry to hear this news about Roxy, but as you say, Mark does not want her to suffer. Will be thinking of you and Mark today.

LAURIER Marie josé 11 Aug 2014

it is sad so sad to hear such a bad new about ROXY,and, even if it was an awful decision for Mark doing the saddest thing he couldn't think, it is better for ROXY . don't worry JOE about sharing such bad news with us Friends have to accept bad and good news .We'll be with you in spirits .My kindest regards !!!

marie-claire gallet 11 Aug 2014

I am so sad and sorry to hear this bad news about Roxy. A pet is a member of the family and when he or her passes away, this is a terrible lost. We know how painful it is to take THE decision, but sometimes it is necessary. Sen all my sympathy to your friend Mark and you also have mine because I know you are also very attached to Roxy!