My best buddy and co-pilot is gone

So sorry - it is such a significant loss and we all understand that here.  And know too well just how deep the grief goes...

Wishing you comfort in knowing he knew how hard you tried and how much you loved him.  And peace for your dear pup.

JoeyBear--I read your other thread and posted there.  I am so very sorry about your loss of Kenai.  I know just how difficult it is, as I lost a young dog after just a few days of illness.  I felt as if I was going to just fall to pieces, and I imagine that is how you feel. I found that the thing that helped me the best was to write about my little Sophie.  I wrote about how I loved her and about all of the special things she did and what was special about her.  I also wrote a "letter" to her.  I put it all in a little notebook as an honor to her.  I also made a special chest with her little things.  

Just remember and hold onto the love that you shared and know that love can never be taken.  It will be with you forever. Let that love and the memories you have fill that emptiness in your heart.  Kenai was so lucky to have you and your wife that loved him so very much.  He knew just how much you loved him. 

You and your wife have my deepest sympathy and I pray the days and nights get a little easier. 

I'm terribly sorry for your loss.  Few things hurt quite so much as losing a well-loved dog.

May the joy you had bring some smiles as well as tears.

 Aww I'm so sorry that he couldn't be saved. big hugs to you and your wife.

God bless you and your wife, I know what you are going through, time will heal.  May your dog rest in peace.

Sounds like you gave him the best life possible, and every chance.  My thoughts are with you. 

Thanks everyone.  We got the remains back today.  That, in itself, was hard enough.  We planted a tree this past summer when my mom passed away, so we're gonna spread his ashes around the base of the tree and in the yard. 

Days go by, but they're not getting better, yet.  We still miss him so much and the house feels so empty.  I believe, with time, things will get better.  It's still so soon.

so sad. i'm sorry fo your loss.