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    We worked Greyhounds Rock Fredericksburg this past weekend which benefits The Ohio State University Greyhound Health and Wellness Program: http://www.vet.ohio-state.edu/1872.htm

    We are always amazed by the people (both human and canine) we meet at this sort of thing.

    This is Bosha who is cancer free for over 3.5 years now which is quite remarkable since the surviving one year after the amputation is considered long term for these dogs.

    His 'mom' wanted to be in some of the pictures, and this is how she posed on her own with no prompting from me.

    There is so much more to this story as we heard it. Bosha's 'dad' had a stroke and is in an inpatient care situation, but lights up with delight when mom brings the dogs to visit even though he can no longer speak their names. The dogs have been a source of strength for the family and the family has certainly done well by the dogs too.


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    A closer composition that tells the emotional story, but not the whole:

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    Something so special between the bond of humans and animals, so very well captured here. Spontaneous emotion here Jim, thanks for posting.

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    Love this Jim and the story is really a heartfelt one. Being an animal lover I can so understand the bond between people and their animals. What we receive from them is so much greater than we can even begin to give. Thanks for sharing these wonderful experiences with us Jim.

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    Jim,

    This is a beautiful image that conveys the emotional bond the owner has with the dog. Well done.

    Sometimes I feel the emotional bond between an animal and a human can have greater "healing" properties than between two humans. Maybe it has to do with lack of judgment or unconditional love.

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    Fantastic image Jim and a heart-warming story as well. :) Thanks for sharing.

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    This is incredible Jim,
    So much love here...thanks for sharing...:cool:

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    absolutely beautiful and touching...

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    Moving image Jim !!! Thanks

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    Thanks everyone. It was a good time. On a related note, I don't think I like the brown background very much :(

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    Beautiful images and story.

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    Very heartwarming to see the love between the two.

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    Very emotional image and story.

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