Missrock, I am so sorry about your loss.
It goes without saying that it is never easy to lose a beloved pet. I know that I am not looking forward to the day that I have to let all my RDN friends know about Tara going to the bridge, but I know that I have a family here who will grieve with me, just as we are doing with you right now. We will be here, no matter how tough it gets for you. This particular forum is the place where we can all set aside our training opinions, Rottie behavior opinions, etc... and stand together to offer a shoulder to lean on.