[Jeff Higgins]

I have been a dog owner since I was too young to remember. Dang, is it tough sometimes. Tough to do what is best for the dogs and not be selfish about your feelings towards them. Many times we keep them around longer than we should because we will miss them, doing a disservice to the dogs in the name of loving them. How ironic. Put them both down, be done with it, and move on. Cherish your memories of them and move on. Hopefully you outlive several more; that's all a part of this bittersweet relationship with man's best friend. Oh, and by the way, I'm with Will Rogers on this one - if dogs don't go to heaven, I want to go wherever it is they go. Good luck, and hang in there, Rick. I feel for you.