Anyone who knows me knows that I have had two beloved “kids” in my life: knuckleheaded, sweethearted boxers Norman and Clifford, named for the great characters from Cheers, my all-time favorite TV show. I came home from winning a PBA Regional in August 1993 to find a tiny little wiggly puppy as I walked in the door. I put down the trophy, got down on the floor and he crawled in my lap and excitedly peed all over me. Thus began almost 10 years of joy with an amazing guy who...