I agree with Teal. Also, the fact that your "client" was able to tell you the diagnoses, prognosis and anticipated costs, tells me that your client weighed all available options before making a hard decision. I fully expect that the decision brought to bear on your client is a heavy burden that may not have been fully shared with you since you are neither friend (you said client) or family. People don't always open up to those not close to them. I think it is a little narcissistic for you to think or believe that others would share in or comfort YOUR sadness. My sympathies are with the client. Travel Well and Run Free, Pain Free nameless doggie. I bet you were Loved and will be Missed ~~~ Oh, and I had to put down a dog that meant the world to me, last September that was only NOT QUITE 5 years old because he was eaten up with Grade 3 Mast Cell Cancer. The specialist said an optimistic 60 % chance of remission following an extremely through and exploratory surgical procedure (with its own risks), strong anti-cancer medicine with side effects and weeks of aftercare with multiple weekly visits for blood work and dosage adjustments ... at a cost of ONLY about $4500. It broke my heart to do what I had to do ... and frankly I could not care less or give a damn about those who question my decision.