When I was a kid we had a dog named Sparky. My parents weren't big on indoor pets, so Sparky stayed outside. I remember when she passed my parents were on vacation, but she had a tumor that was keeping her from getting up in her house, my sister and I had to make the decision to take her in. Probably the most adult thing I had ever done up to that point in my life. Looking back after having Jovi, we really did a disservice to Sparky making her stay outside all the time. I feel kind of bad about that, but it was out of my hands as a kid. My wife and I were supposed to go on a day trip the morning we decided to take Jo in. I remember someone said after the fact that "they are ready when you are ready". I think that is really profound. We likely held onto her longer than we should have. We have some photos of her at the vet that day and I love them because she looks so peaceful, but man they tear me up too.