Larry; Only a dog owner can appreciate the deep sense of grief when we lose one of our beloved pets. Brenda and I have owned four Shelties during our 42 years of marriage. Each one was an extention of our family. Our current Sheltie (Buddy), the best pet we've ever had the pleasure of owning, is now getting on in years and someday soon he too will be gone from our lives. All we have left when a beloved pet passes on is the fond happy memories of the devoted loyal companionship they provided to the family when they were with us. We know exactly how you feel.