Who was your best friend as a child?

My best friend was my faithful hound "Cindy", the family dog. She was a beautiful golden labrador...my constant companion. She would come with me everywhere (usually down to the creek where we had built a treehouse and would catch crayfish, frogs and tadpoles! )Sometimes I would just sit with her in her kennel - she always knew when I was sad and she was always keen to join in the fun as well. Now I have my wonderful Jimmy - the family dog! He is a gorgeous Border Collie. He comes down to the same creek with me now. He listens and sits by me the same way - he is just as constant as Cindy was...just as honest and loyal and just as affectionate. He will defend me and he trusts me - the best friends I have ever had!