He was everyone's Buddy

[Catherine]

Your mom is like you about dogs. She finds them and they come to her. Buddy was meant to be with you and you had 14 full and wonderful years.
I am sorry the end was so rough. Basset Hounds are prone to back trouble and the mass was probably cancer.
He is at peace now and pain free. You can remember him as a young dog and think of all the good times you had together.
It is a hard loss for you. Buddy was one of those special pets that shape our lives and you will always miss him. He will always be a part of you because that much love is never lost. He is as near as your own heart.

For now you are in shock because of the loss. I wish there was some way to help ease the pain, but only time does that.
I hope you can take comfort in knowing that for a little lost dog you were a better life that he ever dared hope for. You gave him the best life and he was the best dog. He will always be your special Buddy.