They really are Family Members, to them we are the only Family that they have ever known. My Condolences.
Sorry for your loss. My condolences. I went through the same things 9 years ago and it was the toughest thing I ever had to do. I wasn't going to let him suffer though. He's with me everyday, and has his own spot in the living room, so we still watch tv together.
Sorry for your loss buddy. RIP Daisy Mae. I know how hard it can be; after I lost my last dog Casey, I went for many years without having any pets. It hurts too much to lose them; they become part of your family. My advice: don't wait too long. My little Otis has some health issues we've got to accomodate, and I know how heartbroken I'll be when he's gone, but I wouldn't have it any other way.