Peg, I'm so sorry for your loss. It is my belief that when animals sense the end is near, and they rest their body for the very last time, whether alone or with their masters- they remember all the good days. When they were new & playful & limber & loved & kissed & held. They hear the "I love yous," the "pretty kittys" the "Good dogies." the sound of their
master's beloved voice.

Rainbow bridge is a terrific place, but it might be a bit early to go there. I've always had dogs, (and with one exception) from kill shelters-which is what most of them are now. So I always took my comfort in all the additional years those dogs were granted. It is a very time to go thru. Your consolation must be in the added years Ziggy had because of your love.