Jackie the Dog (~2007-2011), RIP

Today we had to put down little Jackie, who was sick but still in good spirits. She was a great and devoted little dog, full of lots of enthusiasm, fun, and affection. She'll be missed. I'm pretty sure she's gone where all good dogs go, and we won't be surprised to see her again.

This video was taken about two years ago, when she was about two years old.

Meet Jackie the Dog

Jackie's a Beagle - Fox Terrier mix: very affectionate, playful, and a bit impish. Not very big, but can she run! She moved in with us last Saturday.

RIP, Buddy the Dog (2001-2009)

Buddy Robin, the golden retriever, suddenly suffered a fast and incurable cancer, and went where good dogs go on 26 April 2009. He was in good doggy spirits to the end. Buddy was born in 2001, the offspring of two proud golden retrievers, a 150 lb male and a 120 lb female.

Buddy, also know variously as "The Porker", "WienerBoy", and "Furface", (and occasionally -but not really- "Bad Dog"), leaves behind all his worldly possessions: his food dish, a well-chewed Nylabone, and his Binky.

Buddy was a great and noble dog and as much a companion, friend, and family member as a dog can be.

Do dogs go to heaven? Well, as a trustworthy priest and friend says, "if you need your pet in heaven for you to be happy, he'll be there."