The deal with the

[Mark Riessen]

I understand your statement about doing a deal with the devil. Every time one dies, or ' you lose one ' a little piece of yourself dies right along with them, and unfortunately that is a little piece that you never get back. Each one is an individual that cannot be replaced no matter how much of yourself you poor into them. Every time you go afield with one of your dogs you should be thankful, because we don't know what the next day will bring.

[mobirdhunter]

After holding 16 dogs as they passed, and with their ashes in my library, I am reminded that we give them our hearts and lives for a portion of our lives, but they give all of theirs to us.