Wow...John, I wish I knew what to say. Jokes wont help here....I am very sorry for you, brother. Im sure theres nothing that can relieve the pain, except for time. She sounds like the dog that all other dogs will be compared to for you. A new pup may help pass some of that time a little quicker, though... or maybe a grown dog...maybe a chihuahua, I happen to know of a chihuahua that you can have to feed to your new German Shepherd pup! Hope that was worth at least a smile, buddy. Here's to Millie....