A beloved story by The Washington Post’s Gene Weingarten has prompted over 200 THE WEEK readers to share stories about their own dogs’ last days. Here are our favorites.

I’m not sure what to make of the arrest of five senior members of the Toronto Humane Society on animal cruelty charges. I’ve learned over the years there is often a big gap between the farm and town when it comes to matters of animal husbandry.

I’m not sure what to make of the arrest of five senior members of the Toronto Humane Society on animal cruelty charges. I’ve learned over the years there is often a big gap between the farm and town when it comes to matters of animal husbandry.

The author and his dog Little Bear — who died during the winter of 1999, just weeks after this picture was taken — together in Hopkinsville, Ky.

The author and his dog Little Bear — who died during the winter of 1999, just weeks after this picture was taken — together in Hopkinsville, Ky.