Blackfoot Valley Dispatch - The Blackfoot Valley's News Source Since 1980

This past week I had to say goodbye to my canine companion and best shotgun road trip partner. It was a tough few days, especially those leading up to her appointment. I can’t tell you how many times I wanted to call and cancel that appointment, but that would have been selfish and no way to honor the companion who had given me so much of herself over the last 13 years.

I met Baby in 2008. Sh...