Many people have helped make this project possible.  Thank you.

The friends who have shared their tender stories, treasured photos, and sometimes painful memories – Marsha, June, Charlene, Wayne, Anita L, Alan, Emily, Anita O, Bill, Carol, Larry, Jessie, Lee, Jamie, Ree, Deanna, George, and Bonnie.

The veterinarians who have so willingly shared their expertise.

Gail and Ella for generously educating me on the pet hospice movement.

High Country Writers for their encouragement and prodding.

My home-town veterinarian office, whose front-office staff, vet techs, and veterinarians have helped me care for pets from healthy youngsters to infirm seniors — and cried with me at their passing.

Charlene for photos of shelter dogs and puppies.

All the named animals pictured in this blog were someone’s treasured pet. They may have crossed the Rainbow Bridge, but their absence makes them no less beloved.

Is felt like Trinket was suddenly sick with I don't know what.

I may not know what tomorrow will bring, but today I have you.