[icehog3]

Brian,

I put my 13 year old Shepherd down in March. The answer ultimately depends on their quality of life....when their QoL is no longer good, you are keeping them with you for yourself, and not for them. Asa wise man here told me, they give us unconditional love, and only trust us with this decision in return. I hope some of the ideas mentioned here help. If they don't, you alone will know when it's time.