Dakota passed away dec 24th 2010 in my arms.He was a rottie a big boy. He loved to swim in the pool go for long walks and go to the beach. I know he has been gone almost 8 months but, it seems like yesterday. The first couple days he was gone I came home and it sounded like he was walking across the kitchen floor but, I knew he wasn't. I did not realize how many lives dakota touched until he passed away. Everyone wonders why I go thru the tragic hurt of losing my pets but,if they only knew the love and connections you have is so rewarding. I learned alot from each baby I put to sleep. I will never stop I will go thru the pain its worth every tear and it just about kills you to but, god gives us these babies to love not to hurt or kill. Someday I hope to see dakota back with me. The love in there eyes at the end says everything we all go thru. As for me I still cry and my void is still there.and a new puppy a new chapter not a replacement. Don't judge your new one with the one you loss. I will everyone who has lost a beloved baby my deepest sorrow and dakota I will see you in my dreams love mommy