We adopted “Pops” who we then named Kirby, back in November of 2017. At the time he had been rescued from an Alabama shelter and had been treated for cancer and heart worms. Our vet estimated him to be about ten years old then. We figured we would give him a loving home for a year or two.. boy did he prove us wrong! Kirby loved the retirement life! He spent his last year or so with my parents a few houses away when the noise and rambunctiousness of our younger dogs became too much for him. Kirby and their senior dog were instant pals and kept each other company sharing toys beds and treats.
This afternoon at his yearly checkup it was decided that the growth on his spleen was terminal and he was suffering from congestive heart failure. Rather than make him suffer and take the chance on a painful rupture, Kirby crossed over peacefully and with all of his kids with him and those that loved him most.
Thank you LFS for rescuing the dogs you do and giving them second , third or more chances for a good life. Kirby definitely lived the good life.
I’ve included a picture on the day we adopted him and one this afternoon as we took the last walk to the pasture where he was buried. 
PS-We never noticed that the white on his face grew in the shape of a heart. 🤍
Jennifer