[Stormdog]

Sorry to hear that, Andy. I feel for you, I really do. There have been people in my life who have died that I seriously couldn’t give two sh*ts about, but there are dogs that I will miss until the day I die.

[andy58-in-nh]

Thank you. It's really hard to explain the depth of feeling that you can have about a dog. They are far more than just "pets". There is a bond of companionship between you that transcends a lot of human relationships, as you suggest.

My wife has taken it very hard. She wants to know if Oliver (our beagle) will be in Heaven waiting for her. I'd love to believe that. In fact, I do suspect it's true