Sorry Fran...I Lost my red tick hound 3 years ago, totalled my car on the way to the vets office for the last ride. Took in another 3 weeks before that happened,temporarily... Four years later he's still here, the one in my profile pic, my best friend and constant companion.

I really feel for you and your wife. I know for myself I will never be without a dog. I like them better than people.

People who don't have pets don't understand how they become a part of the family and the grief losing them can be a heavy burden
Think of how long you had him and the wonderful life he had with your family.

Sorry Fran. I have been in that boat several times and it is heartbreaking.

Sorry to hear Fran. So very difficult. We lost our mini schnauzer last year and it took a month for me not to get emotional during my performances - what joy your furry friend gave you

Chase was a good family pet, and "she" will be missed...

Thanks to everyone for your thoughts... I will let my wife read this post... It will help her..

My deepest sympathy is with you both. Losing a pet is losing a family member. Just remember you gave him/her the very best life a dog could have.

Thanks for sharing "The Rainbow Bridge". It helped me through some very difficult times, like Fran and wife are facing.

Your friend will never be replaced, but you have room to expand your heart one day with a 'new friend'.

A month after our Schnauzer passed, I took the plunge and got a mini schnauzer puppy. He is 16 months old now and a real joy. He has filled our hearts, but we still get emotional thinking of the past.

Mrs C, time heals and we share your pain............

Comforting note, but I, for one, could never offer unconditional love of that magnitude.

So sorry to hear of your loss. I tear up a bit even thinking of losing one of our babies...two Shi Tzu’s ages 11 and 12.