I guess we have seen both ends of the spectrum this year. We lost Dixie suddenly last July. While it was shocking and heart-breaking, we grieved and more or less mover on. With Dylan it was a long and arduous ordeal. Kevin and I made the decision together to send Dylan to the bridge, but it was heart-breaking. We are still grieving his loss.
With Dixie it was a bit easier because I think we both feel Dixie more or less made decision. We knew she was happy and she had no clue that anything was wrong. One minute she was running in the backyard and the next she was gone.
I guess if we have a choice we would rather have a dog "Do a Dixie" than have to make the decision.