So sorry to hear this news about your namesake, Duffis. Consolation seem like cold comfort when you have lost your best friend! But it seems like it's all we can do from this end; just to empathize. I can't understand nature's intentions regarding lifespans of the animal kingdom - How can it be that our best friends are blessed with 1/7 of the time on this earth than we can expect to live ourselves? My heart goes out to you and Roxie as well. I'm glad you have each other for all the understanding, support and memories of the lives and great times you have all shared together. : (