[RepoGirl]

I'm so sorry to hear about Sparky. You wrote him a beautiful eulogy. He was a lucky dog to have a mama who loved him so.

He's romping now through the bright sunny fields beyond the bridge, where there are no cars, there are lots of cats to annoy, and every toilet seat is up and offering cold, crisp water to drink (that was my Golden Retriever's idea of heaven...)

Our neighbors own a German Shorthaired Pointer. They are absolutely gorgeous dogs, their fur is silkier than silk, and if Dasha is typical of the breed, they have perfectly sweet dispositions.

Post pics when you find out how, I'd love to see a pic of your dear friend.

[Cecily]

2005 winner of best in show at Westminster:

http://www.westminsterkennelclub.org/2005/results/bis/

[curlewbird]

'there are lots of cats to annoy,'

So, doggie heaven is also cat hell?? :>)

[chicagolady]

Thanks, Sparky was the best friend any girl could every have. Hopefully pics will be up soon. Thanks to all the freepers who offered help in my time of grief.

[El Gato]

where there are no cars

Our Misty is there. I hope there are cars for her to "herd". Failing that, some sheep or cows would probably do, letting her exercise the instincts she she never got to exercise in life.