JoAnn,You are correct. Everyone who has written both public and private messages to us has helped us get through this. We will never forget Maggie, as we have never forgotten Shooie, Murray or Doogie, our boys who have passed on, but were so much fun, albeit anything but perfect... our lhaso,Shooie was insane and anything but a good dog, Murray the Mutt was not all that bright...however, he was sweet and a great big brother to our daughter (we had him for over 18 years), and our sweet tempered and silly 50 pound cocker spaniel, Doogie, was ever so naughty and had all sorts of medical problems. Anyone who met Maggie, even those who hated dogs,were converted to dog lovers after meeting Maggie. She should have been cloned. She was always so gentle, quiet, keen to please and only do the right things which mader her the easiest, sweetest dog. As sick as she was at the end, she only threw up in the bathroom and always went to the door to do her business. Any dog will have a hard time following in her pawsteps. :nw: