This is so hard for me, I lost my Bear on Aug. 17, 2010, he died of heart failure, due to hyper thyroid syndrom. I love you so much Bud, you were my champion when no one cared, you were my friend when I gave up on everyone else, you kept me strong, when I was so weak, you made me smile, when I thought I couldn't. I love you for every time you tried to bite someone, and how you never realized you were half blind and declawed, how you ruled this house and owned my heart. I miss you Bear