I am so sorry for you and your family. The pain does ease but is truly never completely erased. I have tears in my eyes now thinking about putting my sweet Dalmation to sleep 6 years ago, she was 14 years old and told me that it was time. It was the last loving thing I could do for her while she was on this earth. I share my life now with a lovely Bluetick Coonhound who is the beneficiary of the excellent training I recieved from my Dalmation.
As many others have said Shadow will let you know when it is time. If he is not in pain and able to have a reasonable quality of life it is not selfish to continue living and loving each other.
Every day is a gift. Please keep us posted. I will keep you in my thoughts
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