dearest Stehanie.. i am so sorry to hear of your anguish to honey.. at 17 (Q?d) she lived a long beautiful life for a dog.. yes. dogs do show us the way to live. each moment of the day.. we give they give.to each other.. we have had about 7 in all in our marriage each lastin as long as they could as well for as long as they could.. and each was just as painful when they left us.. my heart cries with you knowing her days or moments are numbered.. we are here for you when and if you need anything.. you know that,, just a reminder. blessings to you and to honey for being the best ever... she gave all she could. time to go to to rainbow bridge to wait for you to pick her up when its your time. she will be there. waiting.