As my 16 year old dog lays in his usual place, right next to me.

I feel some sadness knowing that our days together won't last much longer. But remember all the good times we have had as the closest of friends over the last many years.

Like Ben, my dog is my constant companion. Going everywhere together, along with my other dogs. We have a lot of fun, always new things to explore.

My dogs are an important part of our family. They have done so much for us for so long. I have had other dogs who lived out their life with me. It's always a sad time to lose one of them. Every few years I lose one as they grow old and die. Dogs just don't live long enough. They bring so much love and companionship when they are here. They are missed so much when they go on to their next life.