All too true @julimattos! There are simply no better friends around.
My worst memories are from accidentally offending some...and from having had to terminate the suffering of others when there were no more remedies left over.
I now resort to petting those that live with friends, and to returning the love of my daily visiting free dove lady friend, who is satisfied with no less than an embracing cuddle and who nibbles a playful finger and who closes her eyes with pleasure as I stroke her feathery head. Do enjoy sharing good moments with your canine friends while you have the privilege of their company - we have a lot to learn from them!
They're the best friends. I'm sorry to hear about your bad memories, the worse thing about having a dog is to having them leave us. It must be a painful feeling, as they become part of our family. Getting support from the good memories would be the best thing to do, though I understand the pain.
Aww that's so nice. I'm glad you get to visit your furry friends and play/pet them :) We do indeed have a lot to learn from them!