My little girl Junior

Here's my sweet little girl Junior. Let me explain the name. Until November of '05, we had the greatest dog in the world, Bubba. He was a Great Dane/Lab mix-120lbs of pure love. I had him from '95 until we had to have him put down in '05. He was 13-old for either breed. He was deaf, was almost blind, and had arthritis. It was a difficult decision to make, but after seeing him come in from the cold one day, not able to use his back legs, I knew we had go ahead and put him to sleep. It was awful for all of us, but honestly I think it was hardest on me. He had been my companion when I would be home alone in those years before the boy came along. I worked at home, and I would talk to him when I was frustrated. He was a footstool for my short legs under the table when I was working. I absolutely loved him. Since his death, whenever we'd talk about gettting another dog, my son insisted that we call the next dog, Bubba, Jr. When I finally was able to bring myself to start looking for a dog, I decided to get a female Great Dane. I was able to talk the boy out of the Bubba part, but we compromised on Junior. So I have a female dog named Junior whom I call Junie. She is an awesome little girl, but I can't quite forget my Bubba so for now she's the second greatest dog ever.