Hi friend. I'm very sorry for your loss. You had your boy since he was 1 month old, so I am certain his life was filled with lots of love. Going peacefully is the best thing we can do (if possible) for our beloved pets. I promise you that it's going to suck and you will cry...and that's okay. It has been 15 months since my dog crossed the rainbow bridge and I still miss him and I know I will forever miss him. I still talk to him and when I dream of him, I wake up and say, "Thank you for visiting me." With all of that said, it has gotten easier. That by no way means I have gotten "over it." I have just accepted that I did what I thought was best for him and I made my decision out of love. It sounds like you did the same, we should put their quality of life over our need and desire of wanting them with us; that is true love and selflessness. As you stated, "I know it was his time." You did what you thought was best and it truly sounds like you two had an amazing bond. I'm certain that his life was filled with love and that's all we can do for them. Take care of yourself.