My brother’s dog went to the Rainbow Bridge on Monday at age 13. Starbuck was a Brittany, Jon’s first dog, constant bird hunting companion, make that constant companion, period. And clearly his “heart” dog. Starbuck’s second favorite person was Jon’s ex-wife Steph. Steph was never an ex-anything to him. They were both with Starbuck to help him to the Bridge.

For a number of reasons, some good and some not quite so good, Dan and I hadn’t seen much of our canine nephew in recent years. We’ll miss his wild ways and enthusiastic love of life.

Hug your dogs now. They are here for such a short time.

(NaBloPoMo | August ’09: 27 of 31 | 75% Challenge: 215 of 274)