When we put Maggie to sleep it was horrible. Even with kidney failure for 5 months, I wasn't ready. My husband took it even worse. It felt very lonely without her and only Heidi, so we got a cat which I would never subject my poor blind Maggie to. One day your husband might be ready and yes, it does get better. Now I think fondly of how wonderful and sweet my little Maggie Bear was. It makes me smile instead of cry. Hang in there Becca and it is okay to miss your pup so much it hurts.