There's no doubt that I have loved every pet I have ever had in my life. But there is usually one who stands out above all. For me, it's a little red pekingese named Brandon. Maybe he's special because I had him from puppyhood til his last day. Most of my pets have always been rescues. Brandon was the sweetest dog I have ever known. He loved everyone and everything. Brandon and Kayleigh (you can see her on the 'Kitty Corner' page) were buddies and I could tell she missed him tremendously when he was gone. Brandon had developed a tumor inside his mouth and I had it removed. When it returned a second time several months later I did not want him to endure the pain he was in the first time it was removed. Finally I was left facing the dreadful decision that we must sometimes make regarding the quality of life of our beloved pets. That was the hardest decision of my life and I still cry when I think of it. Brandon has been gone since the year 2000, but even today, not a day passes that I don't think of him. Because Brandon is so special to me, I wanted to devote a page on my website just for him. Six months before I had to say 'goodbye' to Brandon, I wrote this poem about him. I'd like to share it with you.

I love you Baby Boy and you will always live within my heart. See you at the Rainbow Bridge someday.

This was Brandon at about 6 weeks old. 

You be the judge.  This picture was taken a few weeks after Brandon left this Earth.  Kayleigh (my cat) was laying in Brandon's favorite spot looking very lonely.  I took a picture of her, and this is what I got back.  Look closely!  Within the mist you can "see" Brandon's eyes, nose and mouth, even the white on his chest is visible.  It even projects a shadow on the wall. I believe in ghosts and I believe that Brandon visited us that day.