His love and his craziness were equal in his youth. Now he is an old man and just loves to eat and lay and go between your legs for hugs. It was heartbreaking, good thing is that now since I started talking to my mother again, when they visit they stay for a couple weeks, drive up and take the dogs and the dogs stay with me so I do get to see him, still....pets will add years to your life because they destress you I think, that kind of unconditional love goes a long wayDogs just have so much unconditional love and are always so happy to see you when you come home how could anyone ever not love them is a mystery to me. I’m sorry you didn’t get to keep your baby you must’ve been heartbroken . All pets are precious and I read somewhere that they add years to your life. CL