Fourteen and one half years is a long life for a Golden. I'm sure he was loved and had excellent care.

Will take that "knowing" stare to the grave. My wife witnessed it also, with the same reaction. We were both over him on a blanket in the back yard, when the vet arrived to administer the shot..

Fascinating you experienced similar.

As an aside, a Golden Retriever has a big part in a few episodes in the Jesse Stone series, which I also identify with, as a Massachusetts Police Chief.

Selleck better get on the ball, he's getting long in the tooth, and a 10th episode is getting questionable.

Thanks to all.

Back to JR.

Bob