I had two: Sam, age 18 and Sheba, 19. They, like me, were getting older, and both contracted something, I know not what, so I had, within a three months time interval, have them put to sleep. I loved them dearly, but I decided that I will not have another pet. Too hard when you lose them. I lost a wife, and two wonderful companions within a twelve month period. Too much.

DougR