Once upon a time in the year 1995 a cute little puppy named Buster was born.  He was part of a large brood of ten puppies that were born to Lady dog on that day in August.  Out of the litter of ten dogs we kept Buster and his chocolate Lab sister Amber.  Buster was a Siberian-Husky mix, and a very lovely dog with short legs. As Lady and Amber chased each other up steep hills, Busters short legs made him lumber.  He could barely keep up with them, but I loved that about Buster.  I loved his large head, and how he always wanted to shake my hand.  

I will never forget the day I was taking laundry out of the dryer, and his paw landed in my hand the moment it was free.  My love for Buster is limitless, and last month I finished an oil painting to commemorate his beautiful life.  Although Buster is no longer with us, he will always have a place in my heart.