Putting down my 14.5 year old Choc Lab was the worst thing I had to do in my life. She was my running partner (I have no run since) and my best buddy. I still miss her sorely to this day. They say time will ease the pain, I wish it were true, I loved that dog more than most humans.
My wife and I promised each other no more dogs for a while, so we waited about 3 years, then decided to try to go with a rescue. After 2 failed fostering attempts the 3rd time was a charm.
This is Lucy, she was adopted by us on December 23rd 2016 she was about 11 months old and is what is called a Pot Cake Mutt.
A tired dog is a good dog, we put a little backpack on her when we go for our morning 3 mile walks, she gets to carry he drinking water and bowl.
She makes me laugh a lot, she sleeps pretty weird sometimes.
I still miss my Lab, this sweetheart takes some of the edge off.