Simon was a good boy--really, the best.  We got him as a rescue in Soldotna, Alaska 3 years ago.  He came into our lives already having lived a long life.  I wish I had him all his life, but I'm so grateful for the short amount of time I had with him.  He barked relentlessly at cars and would never stop barking when he was in our car.  He would bark at everyone on our walks together, which made him a bit of a pain.  I wouldn't trade that for anything.  I wish I could have one more day, even an hour, with him, because he's my best friend.