Beth,

You know me & animals.....they are pretty much my whole life.....I know how you are feeling...my heart hurts thinking about how much Jorgie will be missed by you. I know my pets are my children & are cared for just the same with the same amount of love. It is always hard to loose something we love so much...but wonderful to have those memories of the eskimo kisses that keep them alive in your mind.

I just went through having one of our horses at the ranch put to sleep last week. She was 31 years old & had started having so many things wrong with her. I had helped care for her....giving meds with the suringe & eye drops &, &, & as if she was my own too. I just had to love her. I was there with her owner the whole time.....trying to realize that it was the best decision to keep her from suffering any more.....but that still doesn't make it easy. I love our equine vet who is the kindest person with situations like that. His support & caring for our horses is beyond explaination & held our hands through the whole thing.

I know how much your loss will effect you....it is not easy & I found that my depression ended up creeping back even though we knew it was the right thing to do. When we love, the loss hurts.....but just keep in mind that you gave Jorgie the best loving life he could have had & how much you meant to him.

My heart is with you in your grief for Jorgie. ~hugz~,
Debbie