A-w-w Toller. I missed this too. I subconsciously seem to avert my eyes from this forum, not because I don't feel sorrow for others who have lost their beloved pets, but because it's still awfully painful for me to go through this vicariously over and over because I still suffer from the loss of Lyric. But I am here now and I must tell you what a wonderful attitude you have and that will bring you more peace and rest than I had when I lost my Dobe so young. I know you'll miss him for a long time though. He sounds like he was a wonderful, loving friend and such a good ambassador to the breed. I'm so very sorry for your loss.