Poodles4me|1416422411|3786586 said:Lucy was my "heart dog". She said I fortunately or unfortunately (depends on how you look at it) had this bond with my first dog. I knew she was special from the minute she licked my hand when I first met her at 8 weeks old. There was absolute love and trust between us from the day we got her to the day she died. She was a part of me and still is - she's in my heart every day. She was the love of my life and my little soul mate. Unless a person has experienced this bond they don't quite understand. I don't know you or Murry but I can tell from this thread that Murry is "your heart dog". He'll be with you forever in your heart. He's special and he knows it. He's told you that he's ready to go. You know this because of the bond you have with him. You know everything about him and the way he thinks. The days ahead will be difficult but there is a certain peace that comes knowing they are no longer in pain. Please know I'm thinking of you and Murry today. Sharing hugs cross the miles to both of you.