Irish, very sad to hear this right after taking Whiskey for a walk with you and your pal on my mind. 11 1/2 years... such a long time. I remember my wife mentioning about leaving Whiskey when our child was about to be born, my response was "you will leave but not him". However, had to put him to the garden and still after 2 years since Whiskey has been there and not inside, I sometimes wake up with the emptiness of his head lying on my feet, missing it; but I know he is right out in the garden sleeping in his doghouse.

When I read your update, I felt the misery I would have if I had lost him.

You have had a great loss, I wish I knew the way for concilation. But think about the way he would live if you hadn't done this, wouldn't it be a misery for your pal for your sake?? You could not make him live in suffering for your case of not losing him. I congratulate you for your tough decision.

I'd like to attach a pic of Whiskey here.

P.S. I really did cry.

Joys