Thanks Slick for bringing that up as I was going to ask the same thing. I can only assume that he has to do with the finances.

My heart goes out to you as this is the sadest part of owning a beloved animal, helping them to go peacefully to the RB.

As others have already said, keep him warm and comfortable, hold him gently, let him know how much you love him and give him all the love you can.
Whisper in his ear what a wonderful companion he has been for the past 17 years and remember the wonderful times you had with each other.

((((((HUGS)))))) for you Dragonchilde.