Irish,

I'm reading yu post and my eyes are filling up with tears.

I have a wonderful canine son as well, he's two yr. old , his name
is bear. I couldn't bear the thought of losing him at 2 never mind
11 1/2. My heart and prayers go out to you.

And if it makes you feel any better..............They do take the love
with them.

I wish I had the words to comfort you, but just know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.

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