PIA... "Pain in the ass" PIA was the name of a friend's dog. Today I was called to help pick up the friend and their dog. Apparently PIA had stopped walking about a block from home and dropped to the ground. PIA hadn't been able to get back up and her owner couldn't move her. PIA.. at the age of 14 had a history over the last 6 months of failing health, so this wasn't as big of a new occurance as it could have been. I was called to pick them up.. and when I arrived we went to the animal hospital where PIA was to be put to sleep. I stayed with PIA in the small room until the final tech came in to administer the anistetic.. I rubbed her down and got one last wag before leaving PIA in the custody of the tech and driving PIA's owner home.

Anyway, figured I'd post something here about it for rememberance. PIA was a good dog, always loyal to her family and friends.. and was a trooper until the end. Only today did she finally release a wimper about her decreasing health, but the tail wag in the end, even when I believe she knew what was to happen, I think the wag was her saying goodbye back.

For anyone who has the chance... go to your 10 year highschool reunion. I went to mine a couple weeks back and it was a blast. Time is the great equalizer.. all of the little groups from highschool and the petty things people fight about are all gone. Most people are more adult and there to actually chat and find out where people went and what they're doing. Definately highly recommended.