I've already had a good cry an Nibbles is old 12 and was abandoned as a puppy in the dorms when I rescued her and had a better life than she might have. She's not in pain and still wants to show me her love, you can't ask for more than that. Thanks all for your concern an don't worry over much, I live on a ranch with 63 horses, 16 donkeys, 30 cats and 8 dogs. This environment has taught me several times over that such things can be endured and to remember those furry friends I've known as fond memory and to grieve briefly less it spoil the past. LOL Now I'm starting to sound like I've had too many courses in Philosophy which my masters in the subject fair shouts "True"