Craig,
I'm sorry that you had to put your dog to sleep. When we had to put down our 15+ cocker spaniel, the dog we raised since puppyhood and I grew up with, my whole family was heartbroken. But dogs are lucky that we can end their suffering peacefully.
For years I grieved and never thought that I would get another dog, until I went to a rescue's adoption day just to donate some money. I didn't count on a little black terrier-poodle mix coming right over to me when I passed his cage. Who saved who? Who CHOSE who?
I've read your previous posts about Arnie and your pet adoption history, so I'm hoping you'll still have it in you, after some time of course, to adopt again. I know the pain I'm gonna face when Henley dies, but because of him I know I can adopt again.