Dear Chance, It would be easy, and deserving, to list your many canine qualities and behavoirs, however, what I will remember most were your gentlemanly ways. From the day we came to choose one amongst your siblings, and discovered you nearby hiding behind some bushes, peering at us, only coming forth when called to, to the day it was time to go and you calmly cooperated, it seemed you always possessed the ability to discern your surroundings and how to respond politely and appropriately. You were my rock in hard times and playful companion in the good. I’m not usually one to quickly accept the supernatural, but I have no other explanation for the flapping dog door the day following your passing ,other than it being your spirit crossing over. See you on the other side. 4-07/ 2-22.