My dog passed away recently too, last month, on thanksgiving day. I had her for 10 years, and got her at 2 years old. She died at age 11 because of mamary cancer. Other than that damn cancer, she was a completley happy and healthy dog. I have always hated cancer, but not like I do now. I detest cancer, because it killed my best friend. We got her cremated and we know for sure its her ashes. She now sits on top of our mantle with her name and picture on it. Her name was shadow. She was a black lab pointer mix. And I miss her dearly. I would have gladly given up all of my snakes and never have a snake again if it ment she could live.

She lived a long, healhty, and happy life though. And I'm glad she did.

I'm extremley sorry for your loss, I know how you feel.