Oh, Rusty, I am so sorry. No matter how prepared we are for this, it is always sad when the time comes. You are loved and not alone in your grief. I am sad with you.
(((((Rusty)))))
I think that is one of the reasons I can't bring myself to get another pet. It is going on 3 yrs now since I have not had a pet, but I just can't bear the thoughts of going through that kind of loss again.