Losing a pet is never easy. I think its because you can't explain to them that they are getting sick and you are making the decision to end their pain/discomfort. BUT I think they know just by how you look them in the eyes. The eyes are the gateway to the soul. They say it all. The loss of a pet is a difficult void to fill. You will learn although they are gone they never actually "leave". Dogs help mold families together. They time stamp moments in your life. Where you were in your life when you got Libby…..When your kids started school…. The day you brought him into your home…..Where you were working….When you bought a new home…..When they misbehaved…..When he ate your shoe.....When he just laid there sleeping on the floor… Or just stared at you patiently waiting and hoping you would share some of your dinner with him. Libby had unconditional love for you and your family and so did you guys for him otherwise you would have not experienced all those wonderful memories together. He was only in part of your life, but you were his whole life. He will always be with you guys. Hang in there Denny