Kim:
I'm so sorry you lost your beloved pet. We've had dogs all of our married life....and have lost them all...except for BJ, who has recently been diagnosed with cancer. But we will take care of him, just the way we took care of all of our other furry friends.
And you took great care of your sheltie, too...she knew that you loved her to the end. I know it was hard having her pass away like that, but it was probably 'her way' of going to the great dog pound in the sky. I'm so sorry for your loss!
Take care....and good luck with the social security benefits. Hope you get them quickly....and easily!
Hugz,
Dee