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Hey Randy:
I certainly know what you're going through...we put Gus to sleep last August and I can't say I'm really used to the house being so empty as of yet. I won't say more about my own situation as I don't want it to take away from yours, but feel free to PM me if you wish. I've PM'd with some other dog lovers over the last several months.

I posted this in the "quotes" thread not long ago, but will re-post it here in case you missed it:

Blessed is the person who has
earned the love of an old dog."
- Sydney Jeanne Seward

I'm sorry Randy. My wife's best friend growing up was her German Shepperd. My wife was holding her when she finally had to put her down as an adult since she had the dog for 16 years. I feel so bad for you.

Sorry Randy. The problem with love is when you lose the object of your affection you are left with a gaping wound.

Dogs have souls. Your friend will return to the humming bubbly of the ontological everything. You'll go there too, someday.

Sorry to hear about this Randy, but I’m glad you felt you could share it with us. It makes this more of a community than just some internet forum.

Wow, 18 years. Dylan has had a full life. Its been a long time, but I still remember when I had to do the same for the dog I grew up with. Tis a hard thing indeed.

That really sucks, sorry to hear that Randy.

Thanks guys, Dylan is sitting on my lap resting peacefully right now. I gave him a little water using a medicine seringe as he has not be drinking much at all. The last thing I want is for him to suffer, and I know if he goes like this for another day of no eating or drinking, he will start to suffer.

The vet said Friday that his is very anemic right now, and he just has no energy and can't move to fast anymore. His back legs aren't what they used to be...

The whole family was just sitting around and kinda saying goodbye to him, the kids, as are me and Karen are having a tough time. But, we know it is for the best.

I will most likely take him to the vet tomorrow to put him to sleep. We plan to have him cremated, the guy that does it is very ethical. I was concerned I would not get Dylan back, but have no worries now. Takes a few days. We plan to get a nice box or something to put him in...

Thanks much everyone, it means a lot to me...

ps: when it rains it pours, as most of you know our sump pump failed the other day and our finished basement carpet/pad looks like we will have to rip it all out...there goes the Porterplex.

Much sympathy here bro'. I've been through this exact thing too many times myself.

Getting a pet is future heartbreak for sure. That's the reason I have none at the moment. At this point, I would rather have a kid. Hopefully they would outlive me.

But the joy animals bring into your life is really worth it when all is said and done.

You rescued that little creature and gave him a loving home and a great life. He will always be a part of you and your family. More people need to rescue animals from shelters rather than buy from pet stores.

He was a lucky dog.

Sorry to hear the sad news. Sounds like you have provided a very good life for him though.

So sorry to hear this, Randy. Our 'engagement' dog is 10 this year. She's a bit bigger than Dylan, so I doubt she'll last 18 years. You're lucky to have shared so much time with your dog. Enjoy the last days or weeks with him.