bounty said..
My son had to put his dog down after 16 1/2 years which is a good innings but why does it hurt so much . I know where ever he went she went camping fishing etc but to get over 100 comments on F/B this dog must have touched a lot of hearts RIP Shiffa

Tough loosing a little mate.
Some say to always have two with a good age difference, as its not so tough when one goes

This hurts. I recently had to do this, a few months ago, she went naturally after 18 years and it still hurts. Has a special spot in the yard

We have stomached many pets dying and it sucks. Luckily have a vet in the family or the bills would suck too.

I never want another "new" pet again. After owning so many pets... This one was different. Once the 4 pets we have left are gone that's it.

It's too Sad. All the great times where great but now it's just a bad taste in your mouth and sadness.

Sorry to hear Bounty, we had to do the same to our beautiful Gravy just last week.

We will get another, as I hope your son does, but in due time.

Good Luck.