Pam:
 
I want you and everyone else on the FML to know that your heart-wrenching
poem brought tears to my eyes.
 
Buster died last week after surgery at 8ish years old.  I can't describe how
hard this has been.
 
I wish you the best of luck in getting along.
 
Thoughtfully,
 
Peter Hoffman
[Posted in FML issue 1091]