Steve,
 
I am so sorry for your loss. Here on our ranch, we've lost a border-mix, too. Unless one is a true pet lover, it's hard to put in words how much these little animals mean to us. Holding their heads and paws while the Vet sends them to doggy heaven slays me for days.

We've a little pet cemetary which now has three dogs, three cats and a chicken. It is so very hard burying them-- and one look at my wife or daughter during this sad time seems to bring up all the emotions again.

I've a little rat terrier, "Petey," who follows me everywhere. I can't imagine the state I'll be in when he's gone. I, too, hope there's a heaven where we can once again go for walks and play fetch with our favorites.

All the best to you, Chipp