Thanks everyone. Much appreciated.
I followed your post as well. I was really pulling for her. It's obvious you are one of the best owners of dogs. Somehow, owner isn't a good word. You are much more than that, and no one really "owns" a dog.
People take responsibility for a being that can't totally fend for itself. That's where "owners" come in. And by all accounts, Brandy will be forever greatful she had a human companion, as good as you were for her. She knows you did all you could. She is happy for the good life you gave her, and she knows you will re-unite at some point. Rest easy friend, you did a good job with Brandy, and she knows it.
