My last dog, though a female, was also named Shadow. She was a lab mix and such a love. She lived to be age 14, got cancer, and I had to put her down, for she was suffering and I couldn't take that any longer. I held her in my arms until they ended her life. I'll always love Shadow. We have 2 dogs now. A Goldendoddle that's perfect; and a Corgi we inherited, also perfect. I love dogs and think about each one we've owned over the years: The toy poodle named Cherrie; standard poodles, Nicki, Pepper, and Buddy; an Irish setter named Casey. My heart feels for you, Marsha. Like Di, been there. Done that. And it's like having your breath knocked out! My Shadow was sweet, loving, and so well behaved. When I die, I want to go to DOGGY HEAVEN!