One of Mrs Mc's collie girls has not been doing well for the last six months. I've never been attached to her dogs, just her. Unfortunately, when the time comes, it will probably be my lot to take the dog to the vet, just as it was for our favorite cat of almost 23 years eight years ago. CatMandu, a Himalayan, was the unofficial cat of Le Chat House.
I've already explained to Mrs Mc that I'm not capable of digging a collie sized hole in the back yard. She'll have to make other arrangements.
It's always sad to say good bye to a family member. I feel your pain, even if I'm a cat person. Yours was a good, heartfelt post.

A friend of Doc's, one of only two B-29 bombers still flying.