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Hola passed away yesterday, January 24, 2015, at the age of almost 12 years. She was joyous and energetic up until the very end. Twelve is a very old age for a Bernese mountain dog, and we feel blessed to have had such a spirit our lives for so long. She was healthy until she was injured on Christmas Eve and she declined very rapidly. Words can not describe how much she gave to me and Julia and the many of you who have reached out over the years since "Bad Dog" was published to share how she touched your lives. I know her spirit and enthusiasm lives on, and please know that she wants each and every one of you struggling with doubt or addiction to be happy and sober and free -- she is a Higher Power. Please keep her in your thoughts, your prayers, and your program. And thank you for being our friends and readers over the past four years. God bless Hola, and you, and us. xo