My avatar, "Mozart", who has been by my side for the past 9 1/2 years, will be at eternal rest in a few hours. He came to us as a rescue from Georgia when he was 3 years old. He was heartworm positive, and a very sick boy. He turned out to be a great dog, with the best temperament you could hope for in a German Shepherd. I have owned many dogs in my lifetime, and he very well could be my last. I have always told people, every time I lose a dog, a little piece of me goes with them. I just don't know how many piece's I have left. He is just plum wore out. I will miss him very much, but we are so grateful for the time we got to spend together......