Shane was 18 when i had 2 put him 2 sleep my husband and best friend stayed with him. he was a fighter 2 the end my hubby said. i love him soooo much he was such a good dog he loved life he like 2 swim in our pool he is in heaven now with my other babies there names r SPENCER -BB , ROBERT - MINE BEBE ,BEN - THE BEST DOG IN THE WORLD SANDY _ BUCKET and now SHANE They will b in my hart 4 EVER LOVE MOM n DAD