We found her a home with two very special people, who loved her dearly, and made her a member of their family, which is what every dog wants more than anything, more than food, water, and shelter. And when her old hips gave out, her family got her a cart and took her everywhere. She went camping, and to the lake, and chased squirrels in her cart.

And when she died, after more than a year of happiness, she took with her all her memories of love, and warmth, and good food, and fun. And the time before didn't count at all.