Moose and Chance wish you guys a better New Year!
You gave your buddy a better life and like all of us, when it's time to go, it's time
Moose in the picture is younger and has had a good life the whole time, but we found Chance at the shelter. He was returned twice, en-route to being put down. Completely gentle, terrified of life, many mishealed broken bones from abuse, no teeth. It took a year for him to trust us and stop messing inside the house when he saw us, and another year to where he would wander the house without much fear. Now he is finally showing that he understands he has a home and shows a lot of love in his own ways.
So sorry for your loss, but remember, you gave him a good life and I am confident that is how he felt in your family.