It is not a sad day yet for me, but it is approaching. I don't have any stuffies but I do have a real, live plushie. She is a 17 year old blond Shih Tzu mix that I took my name ( Blondiewoof ) from. She has cataracts and Mr. Ritus has taken up residence in her hips., but she still gets around pretty good and still loves to go for walks. She has always been a good lap dog, and still very graciously shares her queen size bed with me, but the time will come.....I don't think I will change my name when she crosses the rainbow bridge. She will be missed.
Bear with while I get the moisture out my eyes, and help her up onto her bed. She just told me she needs a good tummy rub, so TTFN from both of us