dude, i'm so very sorry for your loss.... a dog can be such a great friend....often better than any human can be. i'm in the final stages of making the same decision about my dog. its absolutely killing me (and my family) inside. I can't even imagine my day, so i dont even know what to say to you. keep all the memories alive, and remember how amazing your time was you spent with him (or her). Cully, be strong.