Solomon was one of our regulars.  We would draw up to his home and he would run to van and jump in - no lead required - he was always keen to have a holiday.  Coming home was exactly the same - he would enthusiastically jump out of the van pleased to be back home.  Intelligent like all border collies he was truly a joy - he would go with us on long walks through the vineyards - never on lead for he would always stay within a few metres.  
Then one day we got an email - Solomon would no longer be joining us - he fell ill and his owners had done the ultimate act of kindness and let him go.
They say there is life after death - some of those same people say that this only counts for humans - I cant imagine a life without a dog so either there is no life after death or Solomon and all his mates will be waiting for us.