I am so terribly sorry at your great loss.  I was hoping that it would be good news.  Just so sad when we lose our pets.  I found a dog in 1990 in the Oakley area.  Saw this poor dog around for three months, finally decided to pick him up, as he looked so bitterly cold and starved.  Brought him home, and immediately tried to find his owners, even put "ads" in the newspaper.  He may have fallen of a truck, who knows or some boating in Bethel Island.  He was not afraid of vacuum cleaners or lawn mowers.  Also checked the Animal Shelters, and Vets. offices.  Never did find his original owners.  Still to this day, wish I knew who his owners were.  I think he was a beloved pet, that somehow got lost.  Anyway, I gave him a good home for ten years, always wondering who his owners were so I could let them know that he did have a good home.  Just wish I could have found them at the time so they could have been united. Had a few other experiences with animals that I picked up, but luckily always found their owners.   Thank you for responding.  I am just deeply sorry that yours did not turn into a happy ending.    Take care, God Bless!