Minnie is a Sheltie that I adopted 9 months ago. When I first started looking at shelties, going thru the paperwork and then the site visit, Minnie came with the Foster parent. She was not the one I was going to get, but after spending those moments with her, It was love at first site. So I set forth for the adoption of Minnie. Minnie came home with us and all was wonderful. You couldn't ask for a better and well mannored dog. As time grew, I had surgery Sept 11th. Of all days, and came home from the hospital, Minnie was sooo happy to see me, I got the dog for myself as well as my 2 sons. But it was obvious Minnie was MY dog, she was with me on everything, Walks, Rides and playing and just someone I confided in. ( My Best Friend ) Then the sadness came, she had a tumor and it needed to be removed, they found out it was cancerous, this was in Oct. I gave her MORE attention then I did my own kids for fear I was losing her. She was so special, she seemed to understand every emotion I was feeling, There was even a morning, I was not feeling to well, and I said, Minnie please go upstairs and wake the boys, its time for school, and Minnie did just that, she went upstairs and licked my oldest sons hand until he woke up and then she came back down and layed beside of me. I was stunned she actually listened to me,, WOW what a smart dog I have. There was many other things she did, but when you bond with your best friend, no matter when it's there time, It still hurts as a child would. The day came when I heard her cry and hurt ( at 2:30am ) and I knew my time was short, Today was that day, We had to put her to rest. Hardest thing I could ever do. I didn't want to say good bye, The look in her eyes, as she never cryed in front of me, she was always so brave. As the clock came close to that moment, I felt shattered. I am losing my best friend and their is NOTHING I can do to fix her. I guess the only departing words I can leave with, is Minnie you are my Best Friend, you've always been with me thru Thick and Thin, and I will always Love you forever. Please wait for me to join you someday where we can unite again. I will MISS YOU GREATLY.. MANY HUGS (((((((((((((( MINNIE )))))))))))))))))))))