I feel your pain. I had to put my 14 1/2 year old yellow Lab down the day after Christmas. She had arthritis so bad and stopped eating for two days. The vet has been my vet for 30 years and I had him come to the house and do it, just couldnt go there. she was the very best waterfowling dog that I have ever owned. she was my very best friend. I miss her so much. Tree climber just remember that the kindest thing that we could do was what we had to do. whtelk