Thanks (sigh). Wow--so hard to say goodbye to a friend of 13 years--both my border collies are my " kids," and I sometime feel guilty saying it, but it really feels like losing a kid, for me and my partner.
I got so many kind condolences from Sowal, I am very proud to be a part of this online community! Thanks you all for your kindness.
They are our family in every sense of the word.