Geez Pete, Its hard to know what to say. We lost a Golden to cancer a few years back. Hurt like hell. She had been a great friend for many years. Lots of great times together....and always that unconditional love. Dogs are far more perceptive than many people realize, unless you are one of the fortunate ones who really lets a dog into your life and your heart. I only met you and Sammie once, but I could tell you fall into that later category. Goldens are my favorite breed, so personable. (But don't mention that to my current fishing partner who is a shepard husky mix and just as sweet as any golden I have shared time with.)
I know there is really nothing that me or anyone else can say that takes the pain away. But obviously from the posts, there are many of us who have shared similar pain. It seems to be one of life's injustices, that dogs can bring such joy into our lives, but they never get to hang around for long. Still....You just gotta love em.
Be well.
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