I'm sorry for your loss. 17 yrs is a more than respectable age for a beagle. Our Charlie (yup from Darwin) is 13 years and hopefully following her example.Had to take our 17 year old beagle (Fran) to the vet this morning for euthanasia. Long downward spiral, followed by not eating or drinking the past couple of days.
I know how many reefers also have dogs. perhaps folks can post photo's of their happy dogs to make this a cheerier day.
This is a picture of her (left) and another beagle we had for many years (Jake) on the right taken years ago as they sunbathed on our back patio.