I'm so sorry, Colleen. I know you must miss him terribly. I still miss my cat who died about 10 years ago. But you're right, I'm sure he's happy now with his buddy.

I'm so sorry to hear about your loss. Wishing you peace and comfort during this sad time.

I am so sorry!

Oh, no! Huge hugs to you and your family. I'm so sorry.

Oh, Colleen, I know it's hard to be the one to do the right thing when you love your pet so much. I'm sorry and glad you loved him enough to be brave.

I understand....
Love ya mom

Thanks guys - I really appreciate all the kind words.

And thank you Mommy - for being there on the other end of the phone tonight.

Oh, Colleen, I know just how awful that is and how much it hurts. It is such a great responsibility to make that decision for our dogs and is one of the kindest, most important things we ever do for them. He was a lucky boy.

Oh broken heart, indeed! So sorry for your loss. Here's to Jake and Tucker chasing moose . . .

Very sorry to hear this news, Colleen. All my best to you! Totally hear ya on this, but do take good care of yourself!

I'm so sorry, Colleen.

Sorry to hear that, Colleen. It's so, so hard to lose such a good friend.

Aww man, I'm sorry.

I've had to do this too. It's not easy, but it's right.

Oh, Colleen, I am so sorry. I've been there, too. I cried a little when I read your post. Be strong.

I'm so sorry that you lost such a good friend. It's never easy to say goodbye to someone you love.

You guys are all so kind - I really really appreciate it.

The one thing that is making this easier is our puppy Hondo (all 85 pounds of him); he's such a lover that it's hard to be sad all the time.

So sorry Colleen. It sounds like you and Tucker had some great times together.

I like your idea of heaven for him.

Oh, Colleen, I'm so sorry. I know what a big hole that leaves in you, and how hard a decision that is to make. But you absolutely did the right thing.

Take care of yourself now.

colleen - i was so sad to read your post. I have an old dawg too - he's 13 and arthritis is just a nasty nasty thing - such a choice to have to make ... well my heart goes out to you. hope you feel better .

Words are never enough in times like this, but I am so, so sorry.

It's a good and honorable broken heart. Sometimes that's the best we endure.

I am so sorry for your loss. I know how it feels, because thought the circumstances and the situations may be very different, it always hurts to lose someone you love.

I hope that he and Jake have a beautiful reunion. I am sure that they will both visit you, and that he will keep following you from room to room. You'll always remember him, especially when it's snowing.

Now I'm crying, but before I stop typing, I want you to know that I told Holly that Twinkie and Spooky were waiting for her, and I really believe that. If Tucker and Jake come across one headstrong Siamese and two black cats - one shy and fluffy, one shiny and attention-seeking - they'll make some new friends.

Colleen Sorry about Tucker. I know the hurt you are feeling. Time heals.Have wonderful memories.

Thanks Jean - I really appreciate you taking the time give me your thoughts.

And Jen, Eisha, Simmone, Kris, bdr, thank you, thank you, thank you.

And LW, I have to say I'm not sure how a reunion between my dogs and your cats would work. Cats really freaked Tucker out - maybe in the great beyond they all learn to get along!

Now wouldn't that be a nice kind of paradise?

Colleen -- I'm so sorry about Tucker.