Very sad. But, what has given me solace over the last couple of years (I lost two) but currently have three. These guys live in the moment so to anyone with dogs, be there in that moment with them. As I get older I realise that more and more. No room for negativity, just make each and every moment of life count. Being with my brood is the happiest times of my life. Everything I do is around them and it makes me truly happy. Ive gone thru many personal issues health and wotnot and theyve always kept me sane. I like people but I love dogs. You'll never fill the void but then why would you want to. Even when they r no longer there they r still part of u. Time, distance, death can only make all those moments infinately more special and cherished. So realise them all live in the moment every second if your life.