We still tear up when we think about Idgie, our yellow lab. She helped me raise the kids. She was almost 14 when we had to take her in. MDH and I were both crying so hard neither one wanted to drive home. Now we have a big doofus of a curly-coated retriever. He drives me nuts, mainly because he isn't Idgie, which, I know, isn't fair. I am starting to appreciate him for his own self. Our other dog is an elderly Scottie mix with lupus. So far so good.

Hugs to you!