I cried like a baby the day I went through that. That was 20something years ago. I tried a couple of dogs since, but just couldn't get the feeling again. But last week, I grew up and got over loosing my Lab. We got a new, yellowbaby at our house and it's great! I can't wait to get back into training and hunting with him. I hope it doesn't take you as long to get over the pain as it did me - Life is too short, not to have a dog by your side. Jim