One Year Ago Today She Crossed Over The Rainbow Bridge

  It's been a year since I said goodbye to one of the best dogs in the world, Emily. She was nearly 13, we think. Her owners dumped her in the night box at the pound. They probably thought she would be euthanized, but they were wrong. With tender loving care and some help from the vet she turned into a golden girl of great charm and beauty. I think of her everywhere I go on the property. Golden Retrievers are such special dogs. So for all you pet owners, regardless of whether it's an iguana, a dog, a bird, a cat, or something else that you love, give them a hug and whisper your love to them. They are faithful to the end. And think of all those pets who are no longer with you. I like to think of them all lined up in a row: Mike (border collie), cats Panda Bear (sweet but dumb), Zonker (she lived to 19), Mr. Gray (he chose us), and Golden Retrievers Molly and Emily. All I have left is Comet, a 15-year old alley cat who loves to cuddle. Don't know who we will invite into our home next.