Merle's Door, Post 2

Ted Kerasote - you are breaking my heart. Oh, not you personally, but your book. Granted, any time you read a dog book, you know the dog is going to die. After all, they have such short lives. Marley and Me by J. Grogan - I wept.
But Ted's dog Merle in Merle's Door - okay, I cheated. I went to the website. Looked at the photo-documentary of Merle's life. I haven't even finished the blasted book, but I'm dreading what is surely coming. I'd better be reading at home, not in public (like the doctor's office) because I'll be boo-hooing.

I've lost dogs over the years and mourned them all, but there are a few dogs that are so special... Merle was one such dog to Mr. Kerasote. He had a wonderful life, a happy life, dare I say the PERFECT life for a dog. Ah, but I can see how much his partner Ted will miss him. I don't know how long ago Merle died, but I feel safe to say that Ted misses him still with an ache that never quite goes away.

I'm going to finish reading the book, of course. I'm going to cry. And I'll never, ever forget the reading experience. Such a bond is to be both envied and celebrated. Congratulations, Ted Kerasote. You are one of the lucky few.