conv: Felt helpless when my dog passed away. When my dog passed away_comma_ I felt so helpless. She was old and suffering and I felt angry that there was nothing I could do other than put her down. That's so sad. You did your best. How old was she? She was 14. I got her when she was a puppy. Even though the situation was rough_comma_ I'm grateful for all the years we did get to spend together. That's really good_comma_ though. It sounds like you gave her a great life.