I went to the animal shelter in 1992 , looking for a dog that would be a good companion, Little did I know I would have her as my best friend for 14 1/2 years, She was all black, with a crooked jaw and a beautiful Labrador. No one wanted her because of her jaw, Life is sometimes that way,when you have a deformity you are often over looked for what's on the inside. She right away fit in, never chewed never soiled in the yard, only the woods,never bit anyone, Never had her own puppies. But, she mothered and taught good manners to all who shared her home. She loved me unconditionally...She wagged her tail and spoke to me when I came home from anywhere. She loved to travel, and visited the New England area. When we went to the motel they said "no pets". Next one we went to we didn't ask, she just went in and no one knew she was there..She never left any place she slept trashed. She loved her french fries and ice cream. Oh! I almost forgot , it was policy she got the 1ST cookie from the oven, and she knew it. He last days were of pain from old age. Her gait was stiff but her love was always fresh, When she slept with me , if she snored it was OK, she was my friend. God had a very good idea when he gave us pets to be our companions, he knew people. Some are not trust worthy or honest and faithful, but, my Tammy always was ..She cried from pain her last months, today I cry because MY FRIEND IS GONE, for awhile!!