Leonard, I loved reading about your dog, Phoebe. I actually have a cat with that name, and have a dog named Honey. I could honestly say that for most of my life that my best and most devoted friends have been my dogs. I have always had one that would follow me everywhere, cry if I went anywhere without them, and would do all they could to protect me from harm. I have also had to say goodbye to far too many. Thank you for sharing.