I'm sorry to hear about Urchin. He looks like a real cutie in that photo.

A wonderful image!I know how you feel I had a similar experience with Spike, my boxer dog.He will, as you say ,live on in your heart, as indeed my dog does,in my heart.

I am so sorry to hear this, its so painful to loose a real friend, somebody who loved you just because. Those we really love are living forever in our hearts.

Interesting composition...just love what you did...so sorry about your loss. vote!

I deeply regret your loss. I'll raise my glass to Urchin tonight, and to you, that you have to deal with your own pain. As they say in Spain: Hasta siempre (Till always.)

Excellent combination of photo and fractals...!!

I give you my hand, Dirk ! - I know very well what you feel.... Have lost my best friend ever, a dachshund, few years ago...

I know your pain,they are like your children,you love them and they love you,I am so sorry,he will be in your heart forever!

So sorry dirk I too know what it is like to loose your best friend after almost 20 years I lost my baby after well over 2 years ago it still hurts her picture still remains on my desk long story so I'll just say this we all know who love animals know the pain your going through so please know we do understand What a beautiful tribute no doubt he will be in your heart forever which is exactly where he should be :)

Oh, Dirk! My deepest sympathies on your loss. Urchin looks like a fine, gentle creature, and I'm certain there is a special place in heaven for those that bring us so much joy.

So sorry. He looks like a wonderful dog, and it's a fine tribute.

Consider the glass raised and be well.

I'm sorry to hear about Urchin. I certainly know your pain. My wife and I lost our little beagle last October. There are nights that I can still hear him snoring next to the bed.

I'm so sorry about Urchin and for your loss, Dirk. According to my belief, there is a hereafter for animals, too..and your beloved Urchin seems to have fulfilled the measure of his creation. Your tribute is beautifully expressed in words and in this fine image.

Beautiful tribute and i'am sorry for your loss

When my dog goes (she's only 2) I'm going to really feel the hurt so I sympathize with you. A great image -- I will drink to your friend tonite - here's hoping there really is a "happy sniffing grounds" as my dad used to tell me..

Oh Dirk, this is such a beautiful tribute, I can tell this image really comes from your heart. Am raising my glass as I type ""To Urchin" He will live on in your memories (((hugs))) to you and Linda.

Oh Dirk, I really sympathize!! He looks like a wonderful friend - and that's very hard to loose. But I know he'll stay in your hearts. The picture is a wonderful dedication! I'm raising my glass in his honor right now.

understand your hurt very well, it is hard to miss a dog that has given you soo much unconditional love. I like your tribute to Urchin very much... what a great dog he looks like.

My deepest condolences to you and Linda, Dirk. You have not only lost a wonderful pet, and your best friend, but a member of the family. I have lost three four-legged furry kidlins to old age in the last year, and I know what a hole there will be in your household for a good while to come! What a majestic and handsome dog he seems to have been and you have created a lovely tribute to him. God Bless your family. I'll light a candle tonight in your honor.

Sorry to hear about this. He was such a great looking friend. You did a great job in paying respect to him.

My heart goes out to you. It is so hard to have to give up on such a beautiful friend when things are terminal. God bless you and all who loved him.

blessings on the way

Splendid pic! Great Job.

Its awful to lose such a loving friend, i understand that completely. It is indeed losing a member of the family, and leaves such an empty space, i am so sorry to hear about it. This is a fine and wonderful tribute to such a beautiful dog.

I'm really sorry to hear of your loss. I know all too well how you are feeling. The picture is a great tribute to a friend now gone, wonderful feeling of his spirit merging with the cosmos.

I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your friend. I know all too well that grief. Loving and having pets means one day we will be mourning their loss. Yet, we do it again and again. I guess it shows that they gave us enough love, while with us, to continue on, and do it all over again with another pet. I swore, after the loss of a cherished friend, I wouldn't ever get another one ... and then I would turn around and bring a new ball of fur into the house, feeling a little guilty at first about loving him. But it was the love I had for the one before which showed me how to love the next one. Yet, sometimes I still hear my dog at the door and still turn to see if he is sitting there waiting, or look down on an impulse thinking my cat is at my feet. I guess that means they're not ever going to be really gone. What a beautiful tribute for you friend. And again, I am sorry.

sorry to heat it he looks like he had great days with you and the family. He be there waiting for you I hear they can talk there that will be something if that is true

What a sweet doggy face. We are still not the same after losing our Shiner. She was the best thing that ever happened to us. Just hang in there. God bless.

Fantastic image, Dirk! Sorry to hear of your loss. A great tribute to what seems to be your best friend!