Well, the day finally came to put the 'ol lab down. After 13.5 years it was time. Still sucks! Through marriages, children, litters of puppies, 1000's of birds, whisky, women, jobs, memories, etc, I always had a cold nose nudging my hand for a pet. I tell myself all the cliches..."she lived a good life", "at least I din't lose her in her prime", "she wasn't in pain"...but all you dog lovers know...it still sucks. Glad I've got such an understanding vet. I stopped his house at noon, and it was all over by 12:45, with a tear in his eye too. So, give your favorite pet just a little more attention tonite.