Such a good/sad book :-(

Ahh, I just finished reading Merle's Door by Ted Kerasote. It was a really good book. This guy loved his dog so much and it was if he was reading the dogs thoughts. He tells the story of Merle's life and intersperses many facts from research about dogs. He and his dog lived a story book life for many years. He goes into great detail about Merle's last years and his failing health. This man took such good care of his dog until the last breath. He was actually cleaning Merle's bottom when he took his last breath and Ted thought that appropriate since dogs are more interested in each others backsides that their faces. It's a good book for anyone that loves animals. Merle's picture is on the cover and pictures of his life can be seen at www.kerasote.com. This is definitely a love story. Merle actually look very much like my Rory.