Memento
Future Authoress.
German Shepherds are the best. I lost mine suddenly right after the first of the year (she was 11) and I'm still not over it.
I'll have to politely disagree. German Shepherds are amazing dogs, no lie, but I'll recommend Goldens as the best dog. Not the smartest dogs (German's are very smart dogs.), but definitely, without a shadow of a doubt, the most loyal. I had one (Granger) as a kid. He was basically my very first friend, human or otherwise.
Also, the cat in my avvie is another pet of mine (Phoenix). Phoenix was a true scaredy-cat, despite his massive size for a cat (I guarantee his dad was a Maine Coon), afraid of his own shadow (and most people), but he was so affectionate towards me. Loved that cat.
I miss the absolute hell out of both of them.