A few years ago we had to put down our first family dog due to an previously-unknown spinal disorder. It was fucking gut wrenching for me to make the decision.

A few years ago we had to put down our first family dog due to an previously-unknown spinal disorder. It was fucking gut wrenching for me to make the decision. I recall thinking that there are family members (cousins, maybe an uncle or two) that would upset me less upon their passing.