{{{aly}}} i understand how hard this is. yes, my darling duke told me that it was time. i could see it in his eyes and the way he moved. he was ready to go. no one has the right to judge you for your choice to stay or not. i stayed, my mom, had to leave the room, your decision will be the right one for you and peka. your vet can let you see her after her spirit has left for the rainbow bridge, you can stay with her for awhile and talk to her. i felt a sense of sadness for myself, then a great joy when i realizied that duke could run and play again and he would never hurt, ever. you have given peka a great gift and she knows it. {{{aly}}}. love