[Jeff Higgins]

For me, it actually gets harder every time. Sure, the first couple of "boyhood dogs" that I grew up with were tough, but that was what any kid goes through, not fully understanding everything. Now that I at least like to think I understand some things better, including what we are in our dogs' lives, it seems to be harder. Their unqualified love, loyalty, and respect is just something else. I have held every dog I have ever owned in my arms as its life slipped out of it. It's really hard to look up and say "sorry boy, it's for your own good". I really hope some day, in whatever comes next, I find myself getting mobbed by a pretty good pack of dogs. Me and Will Rogers...