My heart breaks for you my dear.
My husband John and I went through this on July 2nd when we had to let our precious Odie go. He had a malignant melanoma & there was no way that we could let our precious Odie suffer. He was going to turn 8 in September and we only had him for three of those eight years but they were the happiest three years of our lives. Just hold Buddy in your arms, like I did Odie, and tell him how much you love him & what a wonderful friend he was to you. I know that my Odie is free from pain and running free at Rainbow Bridge. I am crying now as I write this because I miss him so much & I truly feel your pain. Let the tears come. Thank God we still have our Oliver. When I cry he is right there to lick my tears off of my face. Just know that you will be in our thoughts and prayers and if you ever want to write me I'm here for you. God bless you both. Helen, proud Mom of Oliver in St. Louis MO