every dog must have his day

There is no such animal as just a dog. Recently mine died. To my 100 (greatly appreciated) readers, I offer a testament, devoutly given, to 'man's best friend'. You and I have, and every other he and she has, had occasion to own or admire a special canine. I note Old Yeller, Sprite, Bullet, Baldo, Marley, Lassie, Stickeen, Bobby, my neighbor's newly acquired mastiff from the city pound, Sasha, and, of course, my recently departed Savannha. Let's each pray privately for a moment to the specially selected one for intercession in a happy passage to our greatly anticipated reunion beyond. Incidentally, I look forward to reading the popular, new biography, "Rin Tin Tin by Susan Orlean.