I am truly sorry about your loss. Everytime I read one of these threads, I reach down and pet my lab. He is always where i am. He and I do have heated discussionjs about who is in charge. He listens to my argument then gets up and walks away. He is part of the family. The wife and I have discussed what would we do if he is taken away. I don't know how I would handle it. Again I am very sorry about the loss.
Everyone be careful out there. A fishing guide came by my house to get water the other day. He camped at Stinson Flats on the Klickitat. In the short time he has been there he has run into 4 of them. He said one was four foot and was on the boat ramp. Looks like it is going to be a bad year. By the way that pup of your was a handsome guy. Get back out there. You have pictures and memories. Good luck