I am very sorry for your loss Neill. My dog is 16 years old and has helped us raise our 18 year old daughter. My daughter can't remember a night that our dog,Bonnie hasn't put her to bed. I can only imagine the pain we will all feel when she goes. She has slowed down considerably in the past year. I find myself checking to make sure she is breathing every morning now. Our pets are a gift to be treasured. There is no greater love and devotion than that we get from our furry loved ones. I, as a christian often wonder if God reunites us with our faithful freinds. I can't imagine life without them. Perhaps God gives us our pets to demonstrate what unconditional love really is. At any rate, just wanted to say that many of us understand how you feel now. Take comfort in knowing you did what you could to give your pet a great life.
