Today, I am saddened to inform you, our beloved Dark Star Garcia passed away. Star was our dog from when we lived on 4 Clover Road, who moved with us from Connecticut to Michigan to Chicago. She was my best friend for a while, sleeping in my bed every night, following me around the house.

We loved our Star, who was so small that she made Bailey, our golden retriever, think she was a lap dog too (which she most certainly is not.)

Star was the Queen of the Pets, and everybody knew it. She looked a lot like a little Ewok, and though she was sort of ugly, we thought she was adorable just the same.

Even Lauren, who mostly hates dogs, loved Star! And who can blame her – look how cute she is!

Star, you lived a long, wonderful life, and we’ll miss your little face. Hope that doggy heaven is all it’s cracked up to be, and that Josh and Iko are hanging around, too.