The three dogs in this pic belong, actually, to my ex-sil. (disrergard the meathead beagle in the lower corner)
However, they are mostly entrusted to my care.
The one on the right is Marley, a rescued dog, about 9 years old.
If you were to pet Marley, you'll need a cloth to wipe the personality and charm from your hand afterwards.
Great dog, I love him.
On Sunday, I found Marley on the deck, looking dispondent and holding his left front foot in the air. I doubt I'll ever forget the look in his eyes.
I took him to a Vet Emergency room.
His humorus bone was fractured. 
First thing this morning I took him to his regular vet for full evaluation.
Apparantly, the bone is cancerous.
They will amputate his leg tomorrow morning.
Then, it's mostly a ""we'll see" proposition.
Me sad........
