My beloved dog Jupiter passed away on the last morning of the Summer (Wednesday Sept. 20th 2006) from complications arising from a serious long-term digestive condition she had since her first year. This past week she mysteriously became severely ill and in very short order totally lost it. I am torn to shreds and barely holding my shit together over this. My friends and loved ones have been very supportive and have helped me a lot. I just cannot fucking believe she is gone from my life. This being of light, extraordinary intelligence, fierce love, and stubburn devotion taught me what love really is. I thought I had an idea before she came into my life, but I had so very much to learn. She & I, for better or worse, were deeply bonded in spirit, very attuned to each other on every level. Though we struggled at times to communicate and relate - me not taking her to run in the park enough and her destroying way too much of my shit, I am SO immensely grateful for having had her share her life with me. She was 7 years old this past Summer.