breadbin, sorry to hear about your dog. We had to put my dog down a few years ago and it was one of the saddest days of my life. Will never forget it. Still talk about the dog now and even my kids know who he was (even though they we're born). Have pictures all over the house of him. My OH and I had discussed having our dog at our wedding, but our parents soon put stop to that! Have you thought of getting another one? Then you can go back out walking...dogs are such good company.
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