Never more than a pace away from my side for 15 years, my beautiful spaniel Joad. He gave loyalty and love without question, gentle, peaceful and cuddly at all times. He suffered a stroke last night [1-8-10] and the vet put him to sleep at 8.05pm. It’s very difficult this morning without you dear friend. I hope that if we meet again you will forgive us for last night, you were suffering and the last thing we were able to do for you Joadie was to ease that pain. We’ll always think of you RIP