Thanks everyone. I had no problem taking my 22 out back to end his suffering, it was bad but, I had a knee replacement 07 March so, carrying Bama out though the back yard in such a struggling manner really sucked. Digging a hole left footed is not fun either. It was cold and rainy just like the days we hunted together. A new pups gonna have to wait, gonna do more hunting in other States I believe. Thanks again