my dog(well really my parents,but..),fuggsly,was put to sleep this monday.she was 14,a pure bred basset hound we got at the local spca.she was there because she had alot of minor health issues…multiple allergies that could lead to seizures.but my parents took her and gave her a great life,despite the costs and hassles.she was a sweetheart,got along with my parents cats(they loved her),and was the only pet we ever had that didnt run for the hills when i played my heavy metal really loud.in fact i think she kinda liked it lol.she even survived cancer about 6-7 years ago.cute but tough.last week she stopped eating or drinking,and the vet said it was total kidney failure.this past monday we hugged her for the last time.she even shook my hand(without my prompting).man that was so hard.ive had alot of pets but never knowingly hugged one for the last time like that.i feel alot more alone since then.how ironic i had hannity on tv that same night and you were on,talking about your dog.thanks.it teared me up again,but made me feel better.

James from Pennsylvania