Gen - Though I just posted a private message to you I wanted to say something after I just read this post you wrote. I would hate to have this affect your marriage and family and, though I hate to say it, maybe you should listen to your husband. (maybe back off just a little from the search). I have read of couples who have had problems with their children or other family members and it tore the couples apart because of it. I know how Cookie is part of your family just as Brady is ours and though I am offering this advice I don't know if I could take it myself. The night back in Dec. that I thought my husband had opened the door and Brady ran out I was so upset with him (my husband) that I told him to be prepared to move if Brady didn't turn up. Something like this can very easily destroy a marriage. Please let me know if there is something I can do or a lead I can follow to take some of the burden off your shoulders so you can get back a little of the normallacy (spelling?) in your home. Every time I see someone walking a Yorkie outside of our development my heart skips a beat thinking "could that be Cookie"? My prayers are there for you continuously. Lorraine and Brady |