Puppy Dog Tails

"Most dog stories end in sadness. Humans generally have a greater lifespan than dogs; no matter how close and loving their tenure may be, dogs grow old and fade away. Sometimes the person does not survive the dog. In this case, the dog often pines away over his loss.

Still, the stories and memories are paramount in our minds. Apparently, the same is true of dogs.

These memories are a part of my life. I can't imagine which would be worse--my being without my four-year-old parti-cocker Madiso...