Hank was my first born. My husband got him for me when we were first together. He was dirty and matted and afraid of people. I had to force him out of the kennel he came to me in. Almost immediately he became my shadow. He would go anywhere I was, whether he was asleep just before or eating- that didn't matter. As long as we were together he was happy. He never spent a night on the floor. Instead he slept in the bed with us. He was great for our children. Patient as he watched all five of our daughters growing up. From babies pulling on his fur to little girls dressing him up. He enjoyed everything about family. He is already missed so much. He was the best dog, best friend, best companion, and best playmate. A huge hole is left in our hearts since he is gone. He will be missed, but happily thought of each and every day until we meet again.