Amy, tears are welling up right now. I can relate so well to what you and your family and Smokey are going through. My little toy poodle, Pumpkin, lived to be 17. He was just as Smokey is now - couldn't hear, almost blind and going potty in the house constantly. One morning I told my hubby I was ready to help him go to the RB and so we let him go. It was horrible to say goodbye to my sweet little companion. Though he loved everyone, he was my tiny little sidekick especially, and I think I felt his passing the most. My heart is breaking for your mom especially, watching her little buddy go downhill like this. (((Hugs))) to you all, and here are some special (((hugs))) especially from me to you Smokey.