Just an update....I have great news, I'm going to be able to keep Steeda after all. My dad and his wife have been asking me to move in with them for awhile now, so that someone is with my dad during the day (he is very ill). I havent agreed because I too have a myriad of health problems and we are both bi-polar, so sometimes we feed off each other and that's usually not a good thing. I 've always felt horrible about saying no because I know I have a responsibility to him but I also didn't know if I could handle...well, basically watching him die everyday. I have been visiting him alot more often in the last month and I always, always bring the dogs with me. He is so happy to see them and for the time Im there it seems like he forgets about everything thats going on. We talked about me moving in again the other day. I decided to accept this time since his wife isnt there too often and he is alone more. They extended the invitation to both dogs as well!!! Roush is so happy and Steeda has herself a very loving permanent home!..... I will post some pics soon.