Witz, I had a dog when I was a kid.
As an adult, I've have 3 generations of 2 dogs each.
As each generation leaves me, I grieve terribly and even still tear up thinking about those losses as I type this. I miss every single fuzzbutt who ever graced my life and is no longer here.
Yet, as each new generation integrates him/herself into my life they also worm their way into my heart. God bless dogs. Among other lessons, they teach us that our hearts expand to incorporate their loving spirits into our lives. What a gift.
Suz