The great pet resort, Paradise4Paws, graciously took my dogs in after my accident, and said they could stay as long as they needed to. This morning they called to say my sweet old Lab, Blondie (Huerro), had passed away in his sleep last night. This boy was my own private rescue, who repeatedly ran away from my neglectful neighbors and always wanted to be my dog. He was their unwanted Christmas puppy 12 years ago, who finally came to me at 9 months, and couldn't bear to be more than a foot away from me ever since. He was the quintessential happy Lab, he loved people, loved kids, loved food and loved his toys equally, but loved me above all. He was good with the guests and all the foster puppies that passed though our home and a great fan of any dog show on TV. A great, gentle spirit has left this world. I am heartbroken even more than before.