Jack, the Dog, is my Dad's friend Phil's dog. I haven't met him yet because he lives in Los Angeles -- wherever that is -- and Phil never brings him to San Diego when he comes here.

Jack stepped on a rainbow and went to doggie heaven in September 2004. His family really misses him.

Especially his Mom, Julia.

This is Sammi. She likes to chase me through the surf at Dog Beach. She's a Boxer and is in really good shape. I can wear out most Boxers after 10 minutes of running, but not Sammi. She's got lots of energy and doesn't quit.

I think I could teach her to hunt rabbits with me someday. She'd really like that!