RIP, Sturgis (aka, The Sturginator, Sir Sturg-Alot, Wugie-Man, Geriatric Pekingese Ninja, Monkey-Boy, Pirate Sturg of the High Seas of Montana, Baby Boy, Wonder Dog, Miracle Man, and the best friend a soul could have for nearly 17 years)
9/3/1995-5/4/2012

And thanks to Dobie Grey, who I was blessed to know and whose song played on the radio as we drove to the vet this morning. Couldn't have said it better myself:

Thanks for the joy that you've given me
I want you to know I believe in your song
And rhythm and rhyme and harmony
You help me along
Makin' me strong

Oh, give me the beat boys and free my soul
I wanna get lost in your rock n roll
And drift away
Give me the beat boys and free my soul
I wanna get lost in your rock n roll
And drift away

(Photo Credit: Paul Barnes)