“Man’s Best Friend” for a reason. Man it hurts, when there time’s up.
On the lighter side, my buddy once said to me, “If you want to know who loves you more, your girl or your dog, forget them overnight in the basement and see which one is happier to see you, in the morning”.
I know mine used to get more excited when I came home from work than my bride!
Rest In Peace, Old Friends, ‘til we meet again.
Hang in there.