I am the exact same way BC, so was apprehensive about reading this story. I even looked at the copyright date, fully expecting to see him lose the dog in the end. I foolishly checked out his blog after the book and yes, he did lose the dog but it wasn't in the book. And he's now telling stories about his 2 newer dogs.
I remember watching Marley and Me, along with Hachi and both movies washed my face with more tears than any other movie I've watched.
