JENNR8R, I am so sorry. I completely understand the pain and the mourning when we must lose a buddy, a companion and a friend, I had to do the same with my dear little four footed quilting buddy about 6 weeks ago. It still hurts and I am often quite sure I hear her purr or meow or the whiffing of her breathing on a pile of my quilt blocks. We could weep together. I will be thinking of you tonight and pray for peace for you.