We lost our dog about a month ago. We went to Utah for Spring break and left him home with relatives. After we got back he got really sick and died after a couple of weeks and we still do not know what happened to him. The vet could not figure out why he was so sick and kept trying different things.
It was a heartbreaking experience since he was our first dog and he was only 2 years old. Life without a dog is a bit easier for me since I was the one who took care of him primarily but we do miss having him around. I miss our walks terribly.