My pet was definitely cuter than yours

There’s a photo of Spot at our cabin on the lake when she was 14. She’s plopped down in the kitchen doorway looking cute.

Our friend Elizabeth took the picture, had it framed, and gave it to us as a gift nearly two years ago. It’s a great portrait, and what we thought would be a wonderful memory of the old dog.

Except that she’s still here.

No longer looking cute, but still on her feet, Spot isn’t going anywhere fast, but she’s still going.

I considered entering the picture of her in the Chronicle’s Cutest Pet Photo Contest. She’d be sure to win. We’re always convinced tha...