[IluvLucy]

died this morning. Ben got Cinco for his 5th birthday and he was his best friend. Cindo had been in failing health for the past few months and my nephew knew it was coming. He would've been 12 in July. Ben said Cinco went to sleep last night and didn't wake up.

He got up to check on him at 3:30 this morning and found him. He died in his bed. Ben and his Dad buried him in the backyard @ 4:30 this morning.

I sent the poem "Rainbow Bridge" to him because I think those words are the best anyone can offer when someone loses their pet.

Please say a prayer for Ben - he just lost his best friend.