Oh I am so sad because of this. My service dog is now 12 1/2 and aging. He has fat tumors also, that have wrapped around his muscles and organs... I often cry over him and he's still here.

One of our members here just lost her cat ... so we are all grieving for her too...

You might go through those phases the others listed in a different order, and once you think you are done with one, you might go through it again later. Let yourself grieve.. and, if you are able GO GET ANOTHER DOGGIE! IMHO the only thing that really helps a grieving pet owner is another pet to love. Good wishes.

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