Hi there, I have lost a few dogs in my life to with old age, my dog Maggie who is beside me now is the best doggie I ever had, I watch the changes in her, she no longer runs fast, she doesn't always hear ya when she is sleeping,,it really sucks when dogs die, I sometimes think it is worse, then people. Also alot of people don't understand how sad we are when our beloved dog passes away, I wish you well Fran, and I hope you feel alittle better with time..God bless your doggie that passed...:( Nancy and (dog) Maggie, and little Zoey (boston terrier) Nut case dog LOL