[mechanickeith]

Norm is now lying peacefully under a tall pine tree on top of the Mogollon Rim above Payson Az. Rest easy my old friend. The years were not kind to you but they were endured with kindness & dignity. In his final years he was totally deaf & could only see a change in light around him. He was a good old dog. Dont know his exact age but we had him well over 16 years. Thanks everyone for your kind words. Much appreciated.

[marks73ta]

My heart goes out to you Keith. I'm so sorry. But if anything they teach us love and never ending faithfullness. I had to put down our dog around 2007. I held her until she was gone. Like said previously. The hardest thng I've ever done. When all was said and I could beaily see where I was going. The Vet (which was wonderfull) asked if I was OK. I just said that they give us unconditional love and that we are here for them,. It is our duty to take care of them and love them and look out for them, especially when it is their time. Like human euthenasia should be, when they need to go why hold them back for our own feelings. God entrusted us with their lives, and their dignity too. We all will be together again sometime. Mark L

[mechanickeith]

Well,,,Our Sherpei/white lab mix has not come out from under the corner table in the living room for 2 days now. She is 10 years old & am sure she misses "Norm" Even her favorite cookie snacks wont coax her out. She has been moving a little slow with hip problems the last couple of months but dont think thats the issue. Going to spend some time with her tomorrow & see if I can get her to perk up. May take her for a ride in the Tempest. It's been a while since she has gone for a ride. She always liked rides. Would really hate to loose 2 dogs so close together. We will see.

[68Prix]

I wish you the best Keith. It is not easy to loose a friend. Pat

[scott woodmancy]

Keith, i also wish you and your freind nothing but the best....good luck

[2002Z4CSS]

He looked like a great dog Keith. May he rest in peace after crossing the Rainbow Bridge.

[SRR]

So sorry for your loss. I'm still really upset over losing my 4 legged best friend.

[Greg Reid]

My sympathies to you and yours.
I had my 11 year old Rat Terrier (Crash) put down in July. He was diabetic. The final two straws were when he went blind and a month later, he was no longer able to walk. The vet was very caring and attentive with him and let me stay in with her while she put him down.
What surprised me was that about two weeks later, we got a beautiful sympathy card from her with Crash's paw prints on it and everyone in the office wrote something on the card. I was impressed by that. My wife is going to frame it along with a picture of him.