I know this is a cats site and I have been on this forum before when my cats have passed away, but my dog passed away on Monday. Autumn was 8 1/2. I found out she had bone cancer in December so I new it was going to happen. She was doing okay for awhile, only limping a little, but she was good at running on 3 legs. Last Saturday she was not wanting to eat and Sunday she was not eating, not taking her medicine, and getting sick. I was going to take her the vet Monday afternoon. Hoping for a miracle but realizing I would probably have to put her to sleep. Monday morning she was breathing very heavy. She hopped over to my other dog and laid down next to him. I laid down with her. She died about an hour later. Very peacefully. She saved me from making the decision about putting her to sleep. I miss her very much.