Wally left us for Rainbow Bridge January 2. He was a beautiful and very big yellow lab. His heart was even bigger.  Wally lived with us for 10 years and 9 months giving us joy, love and companionship.  I was so close to Wally and he seemed to live for us...and maybe his ball.  There was no creature on this earth that had the zest for life he had.  Everyday was greeted with excitement and enthusiasm.  My husband said it was like the movie "Ground Hog's Day" where the same wonderful day would start over and over as if it was the first day for him.  He was so gleeful.  When we lived in the country for 10 years he would delight in jumping off a huge rock in the river time after time.  A belly flop really and it was a riot to watch.  He loved to walk in the snow with our other dogs and run in the hills and meadows. When we moved to a more urban place by the salt water, his favorite thing to do was to swim and fetch the ball. He bound in over the waves and swim fast and hard to get that ball. He also enjoyed many walks in the forest lands, swims in the lakes and tons of hikes.  Wally was noble and loyal. When we left the house he would stay but the glass door watching us leave and waiting until our return. He was so sensitive to my emotions and so often helped me through rough patches. I loved him so and I miss him terribly. My husband does too. We are so greatful to have that lovable fellow.  He is in my heart forever and when I die I hope to see him again and give him another hug.