Merrie, that story really tugged at my heart. How fortunate you were to have her all those years and recall vividly, so many precious memories. I lost Katie when she was two and a half to a strangling type of accident that caused what I believe to be, a brain hemorrhage of some sort a couple of weeks later. She began to have seizures and couldn't see because of the accident as her eyes had popped out from the chocking. I still don't know what caused it as I wasn't there when it happened . I was out of town when I got the news that she had to be euthanized. She was a sweetheart. I know how you must feel about Pepper and know she was a wonderful companion.
This is a wonderful place to be and in fact, you won't find a better forum if you're looking for knowledgeable and caring people who all share the same love for Corgis. I don't have one at the current time and sometimes feel like a fifth wheel here but, they let me stay.
I love this place and being able to see the photos, movie clips, and read of the many aspects of others lives with their pets and the bountiful knowledge that exist here. Enjoy yourself and the journey ahead.