totally understand..as do many here..
try as you did..

he got to you and now you care..
my SAM is doing better now..
but few weeks ago I was having those talks with self..
you know..the ride, tears that follow, empty space..
he's older now for sure..
but that bounce & spring is leaving..
so like you..
I will do all I can to make him happy & comfortable..
and sadly that includes ..
breaking my heart once again...
just as his brothers & sister did before..
wishing you & your pal ..
much more time & happy tails..
Rika