Deeply sorry for your loss, Kevin.
It definitely is sad to lose a furry companion. We lost our Pomeranian a few months ago as well. Gone are the days in which he would hang out on the sofa, play with his dog toys, and cuddle everyone before bed time. One of the things I would always have in mind is at least, he’s happy now, up in the heavens, enjoying unlimited supplies of doggy treats.
Godspeed, Sammy.