Prayers for comfort to you and your family. Don't know what else to say.
Man's best friend for a reason. Probably not fair to spouses BUT I know that bird hunting, one of my personal passions for many years, has not been the same since I put my last dog down (for age reasons).
Despite the shock, anguish, and terrible circumstances, don't rule anything out going forward for awhile... too early, IMHO. The good memories will endure.
