Another friend waiting by the Rainbow Bridge

[fudgeman]

Anyone who has ever had, and loved, a dog feels your pain. They ask nothing of you and give you everything. Hang in there and remember the good times.

[sydnie7]

They do leave pawprints on your heart. Keep the good memories and know that you gave the best life they could have enjoyed. It's tough to know, every time you get a puppy/kitten/whatever, that odds are you will end up going through this experience -- but the times between make it all worthwhile.