It wasn't too long ago that I had to have our old girl put down because the arthritis in her back end was so bad and even though she was still tryingwe could see she was in constant pain.She was with us for 13 years. I held her while she peacefullywent to sleep and then cried for a long time after. It's a hard thing to do but it's the right thing. Look at m.t.hands reply andjustknowshe'll be waiting on ya.