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Get him to start talking to you, about how he feels. He has opened the door and is asking for someone to listen to him. You want to acknowledge how hard it is for him, that if I were in your situation I would be feeling the same way, it is perfectly understandable that you would feel that way. Which it basically is.

Keep the door open, so that he feels like there is someone he can talk to. Who undrstands. This is MOST IMPORTANT.

Stress yeah...tell him you understand he is under a lot of stress and that stuff can kill ya, but the way outa that box is to always remember that you are under a ot of stress. Being under stress can make people do some weird things as a coping mechanism. And if you remember you are under a lot of stress you can explain why you are feeling the way you do.

If he feels badly about the dog...If you live with a creature for a decade ior more you begin to love it, and suddenly when it is gone and especially when you give the order to do it..one feels a lot of grief. Given some time make sure he gets another dog.

You can make a difference in this mans life by being a friend when he needs one.

That is what YOU can do..