@lcliff87 I am so sorry for you. I cried for you as I read this, as I KNOW that feeling of devastating loss and despair. Having had so many dogs over my life time and losing also, there is not much I can say to comfort you. Know that you gave him such a wonderful life when he was with you. He will be there waiting at the Rainbow Bridge when it is your time to go. Perhaps he knew that the best time to go was when you were gone,as it was as painful for him to leave you, as it was going to be for you. YOu must try to remember that you and your hubby gave him more love and happiness that he had ever had,and I had a saying on a little sign that said "don't cry because it's over, smile because it happened." there is never enough time with one we love,no matter how much we had. God be with you and comfort you, we will be praying for you. Time does help,though your love for Hercules will always be there. You love every one differently, but there is always more room in your heart....Hercules stayed for you,longer than you knew because he knew such love.