Bubs was the constant in my life, he loved me unconditionaly as I loved him. He was so intelligent...he knew so many words. He was human to me. He was never " a pet that I owned", he owned my heart. He was his own being and especially in his older years....he did what he wanted to. If he wanted to go out, he would push the door open himself..He was loving and crabby and he made me a better person for having loved him for 14 years. He was always there for me and having to put him to sleep was the hardest thing I have ever done. But also the last loving thing I could do for him. My life will never be the same. I will fill my heart with memories of him but I will always miss him the rest of my life. I await the day that I am with him again. I can't wait to hear his bark of joy and hold him again. They say that the best place to bury your dog is in your heart. I guess that is true. I love and miss him so much. Dad, take care of Bubs until I get there....