My condolences, losing someone like that is never fun(yes, I will refer to an animal as "someone"), remember I had to do this about 5 years ago with a dog that was closer to me that any human being besides family. We both were concieved/purchased at the same time and we practically grew up together. When we we're both 10 he ended up having the same complications. We did the inevitable and gave him a peaceful passing. Odd part is, about 3 hours later I was sitting in my living room with my dad watching tele, and right as I finally got the thought of his passing out of my mind I heard what sounded like claws walking down our hallway. We muted the TV, took a glance at eachother to confirm that we were both hearing this. The sound of claws on my wood floor proceeded to get closer and stopped at the foot of the couch that I was on. Proceeded to feel an incredible chill all throughout my body as I felt a weight shift on my end of the couch on an armrest next to me where he'd sit there all day and watch cars go past or anything interesting occurring outside. I just sat in amazement as the consciousness of my dog was right there next to me. It stayed like that for the next 30 seconds as I slowly felt the coldness dissipate. Safe to say I couldn't get the thought out of my head for the next 5 months.
Not trying to steal the spotlight, as I'd just like you to know you ain't alone in this y'know? These kinds of things are never fun and was the worst night of my life up until 8:00, considering the ghost doggie. And atleast Sugar lived a good ol' 15 years, a tad rare for a dog.
don't know honestly what else to say here, but otherwise my condolences again, and hope it'll heal for ye.
also don't give a stuff if anyones about to doubt me. that's your opinion and your entitled to it