Its just such a tight knot feeling in the gut when we lose a pet long friend such as a dog. I've lost Major, my 10 years old mate Grate-Dane X, over 2 years ago and I still thing of him frequently, even tough we got 2 other dogs (Maltese and German shorthaired Pointer, both male and both 2 years old when we adopted them, a month after Major died from surgery to attempt giving him some extra time after we find out that he was full of cancers inside him...!:frown:
I have never found in my life any humans that could get even close to the unconditional, friendship, dedication and trust a pet dog is capable of, asking for nothing in return...!
So yes, I can feel your pain...!
Cheers
George