My condolences on your loss of Kali. German Shepherds are special to those of us who admire them. We conversed about them when I first joined this list. I had to put mine down, Sigmund, last spring. He developed Degenerative Myelopathy in his old age. I know you provided Kali with a wonderful life for the years you had her. I hope the good memories last a long time. LauraIt is with a heavy heart that I'm posting this. Kali our lovely German Shephard will be taking her last ride and visit to the vet this afternoon. Since last Thursday she has not been eating and only drinking water. Had a visit with the Vet on Tuesday and her Thyroid numbers were not good. However, her hips and back legs have steadily been going from bad to worst.