Gen,
I am just reading this, and I am so, so sorry. My heart is breaking for you and your family.
I remember when those pups were born. They are the reason you became known as the "Puppy Hotel." You made sure they started their lives with their adoptive families right: obedience class, manners, love.
Peanut and Natalie are both together and whole again. I know the emptiness and heartbreak first hand, and I know you do as well. We can just hope that time fades the pain and the loss of their physical presence. Memories are what we keep.
Hugs to you, your family, and my big boy Merlin,