Sorry to hear that. It is always hard to hear that. I have had to do this many times and said I would never have another one. NOw we have three. Two that were mothered by a full blood chiuaua but are medium sized and a full blooded chiuaua my husband got me for my birthday. I love them all but I prefer cocker spaniels although I would never let these go because they are my babies and I do not understand folks that do not love their animals like I do.