Very sad and sorry to hear about this Steve!
I feel your pain....after 16 yrs we had to put my friend Rusty to sleep....he was suffering from the 'Big C' and it was best, but not an easy decision that's for sure!
Spend this time smiling and remebering the great times you had...time will pass and it will get easier, but we never forget our pets as they are part of the family!
How's the kids and wife doing with all this?
It's time for one of our hour long phone calls!!!