My dog Happy was my best friend, my companion and a giant part of my happiness and soul.  She was so much more than I can ever describe in words.  She was smarter and more perceptive than a person and I miss her so much.  The depth of the grief that I feel remains very much a part of me and after I got her cremated, I have her ashes right next to my bed.  I don't think I will ever heal from the loss of my best friend.  Happy was a beautiful black labrador/pointer mix and I wish that I would be with her again someday.