> I had a dog since 5 that I had to put down at 22. She died in my arms as the
> shot gently put her to sleep. My heart broke then, and has not been the same
> since. I have a golden now, and she is getting up in years too- I don't know if
> I want to feel that way again.
>

We used to have 2 alsations/german shepherds. The breed has a tendency to get dodgy hips and we had to have both put down within about a year of each other. We got a puppy very soon afterwards, and having another cute dependent little fur-ball did make it easier to forget. She died 3 years ago too, though. All 3 dogs still feature in my dreams, and I miss them - more than (say) my grandparents, who didn't feature as much in my life.

Treasure your photos, and your memories.