I lost my Cocker Spaniel, Roy, tonight.

[BigmanPigman]

74. All of the smaller dogs that my family

has had and that I have had lived to be 14-16 since smaller dogs live longer. My family also believes that if you can't afford to take care of your dog properly (like a person who gets ill) then you shouldn't have one. I would rather hand my money over to my dog's vet than to Blue Shield. My neighbor's dog lived to be 18 and Fran Dreshers dog (who was on The Nanny with her for 6 years) was 19 when he died. If my little girl lives that long it would be perfect timing (meant to be). I do not want to get all of my stuff and affairs in order until after she dies since she is a creature of habit and I do not want her to be confused (no needless stress for her). I want to keep a comfortable routine for her sake. Why upset her, you know. After she dies I will do all of that stuff. It will keep me busy and hopefully I will not be curled up in bed and in tears for 6 months. You can tell I have given this much thought.