So very sad he is gone

On Friday I lost one of my best friends I have ever had.
My dog, Navy Boy, was a 14.5 years old Shih Tzu (101+ in dog years) and had been steadily in decline for months.
In the spring I thought I would have to put him down when he started having severe seizures. However, the vet gave us some medicine that virtually eliminated them.
My family and I, friends and co-workers were blessed to have the old fella around for the summer. But Friday morning that all came to a head when I awoke to find him bleeding badly from his behind.
This coupled with being blind in one eye, mostly deaf, having a bad back, cysts all over, it was just time.
However, even though I knew it was time, my heart and soul have been captivated by him for so long that I am at a loss without him.
He made me laugh. Made me proud. Made me happy and he made me mad. But no matter what he did, he gave me unconditional love day in and day out.
I am thankful for the 14+ years we had together. I am happy that he has stopped suffering and happy he has gone to play with brothers Odi and Ricky-Ricardo, friends Windsor Dog and Wishbone and that he will always live in my memory.
I am just so very sad he is gone...
Love you Navy Boy.
Thanks for the memories.

–Until then,
Ken