A horrible tragedy has occurred that has left me stunned, though I am not such a hardcore reader of the blogger whom it affected. One doesn't have to be. One doesn't even have to be a parent.
I can't imagine what this man and his family are going through. I can only describe my own perspective, and to do so in the face of their grief strikes me as too narcissistic and selfish even for me, so yeah, no.
My heart goes out to them. Should you have means and desire to help them financially, you may find details at http://www.avitable.com/2007/06/22/for-dawg/, who has set up a nice thing where it's obviously not an organizational-based, tax-deductable charity, but where you can purchase a $5 web button (so you're getting at least a little something for your money), and 100 percent of the purchase price is going into a fund for DJ's parents.
Turns out I have exactly $5.00 in my Paypal account.
I'm going to go buy me a button.
That purchase is going to be number one on my Positive List for today. I can't bring the Puppy Monster back, but I can join others in lightening the financial burden.