I thank all of you for your posts and insights.
I've lost many good Dogs over the years but it's never been easy.
Storm and Babe were both very special Mates around here.
Babe died in my arms several years back.
That hurt so bad that I can't face doing the same with Storm.
That makes me wonder if I'm being selfish now?
Or was I being selfish with Babe's passing?
Regardless of my motives.
I know Storm knows something is up.
He sticks very close to me now.
An uncommon manner for one as proud as he once was.
And that makes it all hurt even more.
Better days.