reaver894: She was put to sleep earlier this evening and went very peacefully. She will be deeply missed but overall I think it was the kindest thing to do.
Crap news mate.
My last dog had to be put to sleep (as did the lad prior to him), thankfully, he seemed ready to go. It's difficult to contemplate the overly used (and often misused) term "dog years", but I know when my last one went, after several age related health problems, it was the best choice - and by the fact he went so calmly, it was one he was prepared for / perhaps wanted or would have maybe even asked for were he able to vocalise in a human manner.
Dunno mate, I'm probably not helping, but I do know what it's like.