So it’s hard coming to grips with the fact that they’re getting old and may not live much longer.

Don’t be sad it’s over. Be happy you got to be there for her, and that it happened.

My wife and I used to think she was mute because she never barked, just quietly whined, or huffed and puffed when she wanted something.

Being afraid to speak, because she’s afraid nobody wants to hear her? Well dang it. Now I’m relating to a dog I’ve never met…