I am so sorry for your loss. Losing a dog is extremely painful and difficult. I have only had to make that decision once sofar but it took everything out of me. Just remember to let it out, you deserve a good cry, you just lost a devoted family member. We all understand here at Pet Talk, as most of us have lost pets and it never gets any easier. The love of the other dog will make it easier for you though, just hold that beautiful dog close to your heart and know that he/she loves you with all of his/her heart and the loss will dweal a little less on your heart. Spoil that remaining dog alot, try not to leave him/her alone for long because he/she feels the loss as well and he/she will need to be reasured also, and it will help you heal knowing there is another devoted being at your heals who is there to help you through this difficult time. And know that your last offer for that boxer was the most unselfish, giving gift for an old dog who has little quality of life left. Know that you gave that boxer a gift when you had him/her put to sleep. He/she is up there right now full of love, glee, and gratitude for your last gift of love. I had to put my yellow lab to sleep about a year and 1/2 ago and it gets easier, however, I still shed tears every now and then. Just try to spend every waking hour with the remaining dog for the next several days, and if you can't because of work see if someone (family member or pet sitter) can come and cuddle with and walk the dog.

My thoughts are with you.

-Leslie