I am sorry if I offended you. That was not my intention. I am sorry.

No way you offended me! My Collie was a special dog,in every way. She was a rescue dog that my wife got when I was out of town on business. I was really upset with my wife when she told me,and it was the only time I hung up the phone on her! I really and truely did not like this dog,and Mercedes knew it. After about 3 months of wanting nothing to do with her,she finally won me over and was my best buddy for a little over 12 years. She was as I called her on TC, my garage buddy. She never left my side when I was home,and when I was out of town on business she would fuss and not eat till I got home. She somehow knew my wife and I saved her life,and she knew that she had to have a special bond with me because I did not want her at all. All the countless trips to the vets at all hours of the day and night were well worth it knowing I gave her a great life,and she gave in return many times over. Unconditional love and trust,man I miss her.