The little Yorkie and my best fest friend Gus, the Rottweiler, have passed, but we still have Duchess the miniature Schnauzer (my dog now), and Refund, the Cairn Terrier. Duchess is 12 years and has failing eyesight, Refund is 2 years and has killed six large field rats this summer. Obviously you fellows and your families love and take care of your pooches as they take care of you. Our dogs mean so much to my wife and I, it hurts us terribly when we see how badly many around here treat their dogs.