Pat,
So sorry to hear about Spicey.....we lost our 15 yr old sheltie, Cassie, 7 years ago. We were all devastated. We currently have a 7 yr old sheltie, Casey and a 2 yr old, Cannon. Casey has been sick lately (cluster seizures of unknown origin several times over the past several months). He just spent four days in the hospital a few weeks ago and we almost lost him. It's very difficult when a pet is sick. Fortunately, he seems to have come around on new medication with some limitations (the medicine makes him very lethargic and he seems drunk all the time). Cannon is having a difficult time.....he can't understand why Casey can't play with him anymore. Hang in there and remember the good times with your Spicey....
Donna