Pete, So sorry about your dog. I know how hard the loss of a good dog is. Your final act of kindness relieved him of his pain at the end of a happy life with your family and I?m sure he is grateful.
Bill
Started reading the beginning of this post not realizing it was 2008. I was very happy for your family and the dog. Then saw that it was from that long ago and went to the end of the post. Talk about a mood swing. I instantly went from joy to sorrow for your loss. After having gone through this with 3 dogs I know it never gets easier. Dogs are such amazing pets. They give so much love and entertainment yet require so little from us. Very sorry for your loss!!!