I've been struggling over writing this for over a week.

[dawg day]

8. Wow, you had him for so much longer than you thought-

To die of old age, that's a nice fate for a dog.

And he had such a wonderful life with you. He sounds like a happy dog who added so much to your family.
As Stephen Colbert said, one of the sad benefits of love is grief. Grief is proof that you love. Bosi Bear was loved, and loved back.
What a lovely pup he was !