Sorry to hear that Ray. I have a 14 yr old and a 9 yr old at home too. I bought my older dog the day after I closed on my house 14 years ago and she is the best dog ever. She’s deaf and losing weight but still eating and can see and smell fine. Play comes in bursts, where as our 6 hour mountain bike rides used to be the norm. I haven’t called out of work ever on the job, and not in 10+ years combined, but I will need some time when she checks out.
My wife is already researching Cane Corso for our next pet dogs. I’ll always have pups. They love you when the wife and kids don’t, the ammo bin is empty and the cars and bikes are broke. Tails will be wagging, butts need scratching.... and all will be well