It's better to have loved and lost, than never to have loved at all!! Goes double for our dogs. Sometimes when that dreaded day comes, you can't imagine how your heart cannot just break totally as the pain is so intense. In time, we honour our dog friend and the wonderful memories they provide by giving another furball a loving home. It is very hard and I thank our minds for replacing the grief in time with joyful memories.
I sure am sorry for your loss.