I had to have my dachshund, Buddy, put to sleep today after over 15 years of faithful companionship. He was sick right before I left for Seattle but had gotten better over the weekend. Last night when I got home he starting have difficulty beathing and I had to take to the vets today and it was the most gut wrenching thing I have ever had to do. I am not ashamed to admit I wept as I had to let him go. Buddy you will be missed and will always in my heart.