I remember with my RB Christy, I was in denial. It was probably her time for quite a while before I came to terms with it. One day, I watched her fall down and cry in pain to get up (for the 100th time) and the realization finally set in. So I guess I didn't really know it was time until the day of but only because I refused to believe it. I hope I make sense.

I hope it isn't Duke's last year, but if you feel it is, make the best of it. He's such a sweet dog, I hope he has a few more healthy years.