My boy Cody passed yesterday, he had just turned 12 last month. Had some medical issues for the last 3 years. Here is a pic before the problems started. He was the best dog and I will miss him forever. This will take some time. So used to him waiting at the top of the stairs when I come home or him sitting in the doorway of the bedroom staring at me, trying to will me to wake up and get him breakfast. He never was a real vocal, barking dog. I used to tell everyone he only barks in his dreams, which he did. Pretty empty house now, daughter has been off at college for just about 4 years and will graduate this spring. Cody was her dog that I got to take care of. I was a lucky guy. Have had a few labs and I hate to say it and feel some guilt about this, but he was the best of the bunch.