Very Very sorry for your loss. They truly become as much of the family as any person. The ending always makes it seem like can you go through it all again knowing the pain that is in the end. The one thought that I told myself when my dog died 3 years ago was, she was going to be born and here anyway, so be thankful she was a part of your life. I bought a house 2 years ago and one of the first things I did was to get a puppy,and it was by far the best addition I have made to my life again. Best of luck bro.