Please send your friend my condolences. I remember when my collie that I grew up with passed...she was there my whole entire childhood. Then I when my first cat passed away she had been there during the beginning portion of my adulthood. I still cry at the memories of losing them. But the happy memories eventually do outweigh the sad ones and new lives that need us enter.

Keep giving your friend the hugs she needs from you in this very difficult time for her. Many warm thoughts from us here in PA. I can understand her devestation.

Denyce and Brian