Battle Buddy...

One of our favorite blogresses, Cassandra at Villainous Company, has lost her battle buddy: her 13 year old Dachshund.  To anyone who has loved a dog, her last lines will resonate:

There is nothing worse than a cold, wet nose on your shins. Except, perhaps, wishing you could feel that icy cold nose just one more time.

Go read the whole thing.  Bring Kleenex...