The only downside of owning pets is when we lose them. 2016 has been a difficult yr as I have said goodbye to 2 of the best friends/companions I have ever known. I rescued my son "Trout" a choc lab in 2004 from the hurricanes in Florida. Then a little over a yr later, rescued my daughter "Rain" a dark brindle Mastiff/Pit, through second chance rescue in Colorado.  They became brother & sister very quickly & for approximately 10 yrs ate every meal together until we lost Rain in late Jan & then most recently lost Trout in late July. There is comfort in knowing they are now reunited again playing in the Meadows  together in Heaven. They became a big brother & sister to a 3rd family member we added when we rescued a boxer named Kiara in 2011. It has been a great honor to call them my son & daughter as they both have been a tremendous Blessing in every way possible. We love you & we miss you greatly every day.