I am faced with a difficult situation with my old golden. He is just shy of 15. He has progressively went down hill over the last year. It is to the point now that he can't hear at all and can barely see and is constantly falling down because of his hips giving out. I found him in the creek this morning laying on his side. I thought that was it, but he was still alive. I got him in the garage and got him dried off & fixed him a place to lay down. He is not doing too good. I dread it but I am going to have to prepare his grave because I know the time is near. I am sorry for starting a sad thread, I just have to get it off my chest. It is gut wrenching knowing you are going lose a good friend & family member.