I'm sorry for your loss.

I remember when our Golden Retrievers killed one of our hamsters. I'm pretty sure that she died of a heart attack as well as there was no damage to her at all. I had to explain to my daughter, Helen, so much about not being mad at Lilly, who was the one who had Evelyn in her mouth when she was found. Helen was young (9 or 10), but she did get over it. Enough has already been said about punishment for your dog...I think you have "got" it by now. It simply isn't her fault, but as humans, we are always looking for something or someone to blame. It is human nature. I hope you will reestablish your relationship with your dog in a loving, mature way.

Logan