More: Francis is the best friend I never knew I was missing. Dogs I have always heard are man’s best friend but i didn’t know that this saying would apply to me. She came into my husband’s and mine lives during a time of great family loss - my Mom and then my sweet niece Kylie, 21 yrs past away within 4 years.Having this soul to care for - to walk, to feed and of course to play ball 3 times a day has brought more joy than I thought possible. She is not a cuddler, I wish she was ,but our love language is playing ball across East Tennessee. She is such a good girl and even if she doesn’t win one vote I know she is the best dog/ friend in the whole world!