I want to thank from the very bottom of my heart for the kind sentaments and well wishes regarding my best friend Abbie my 13&1/2 year old shelty I want you all to know it means alot.I can,t read all the posts just yet it,s hard to read looking through tears.Abbie was put down because her ailments were mounting,just old age.The vet said she was never in pain,just worn out,which was good to hear.I gave her much love[spoiled brat], and it will be lonely around here with out her.Because I have multiple sclerosis and the wife is employed in the twin cities I depended on Abbie for company and moral support.I,v already started to look for a new shelty,their such a loving and loyal breed.Besides if someone stops by and hears me talking I can always say I was talking to the dog[read crazy old goat].Again, thank all you dog lovers.I don,t think man is complete without the love of a dog.Dave