Sorry to hear that Dec11
I grew up always having dogs, cats, horses and other animals. Ive seen my share of dogs and cats come and go. Ive shed several tears over the years from loosing a pet but one thing, I have also always kept it in perspective. It's still a dog or cat. People say it's like their kid. No it's not, if it really is that's sick. I have lost a wife. I have lost a nephew who was 10, I have lost my dad and I will loose my mom in the next few weeks or months. Dogs and cats dont need cancer treatment. they need put out of their misery. It's only another scam to separate people from their money using emotions instead of logic.
I'm not trying to minimize your feelings or decision. I'm only trying to help put some perspective on things. When emotions are involved most of the time people do foolish things that can have long lasting effects.