Spike

I have wanted a dog for as long as I can remember but have yet to own a pet that didn't carry a shell on its back. Through the years I have had the opportunity to spend time with friends' and relatives' dogs so at times it has felt as if I have had a dog. Though the dogs were never really mine, you couldn't tell that to my heart.

Yesterday, I found out that Spike, an old boyfriend's dog, had to be put to sleep last week. Despite the fact that I probably never would have seen him again, it's very sad to know he's not around.

I was very lucky to know this little guy. He will be missed.