Well, it was bound to come...the day we have to have our beloved minipoodle put down. He was a bundle of joy for 16 years but over the past year has lost his eyesight and now his hearing. We just cannot let him get to the stage of suffering. We owe him this final duty. He will take his last ride in the Royal Chariot this evening at 5:00 to the vet to give him relief. He has been such a complete member of the Royal Family for so long. Sleep in peace, dear Beau Beau, you shall be remembered with love and joy.