I'm so sorry for your loss of your family dog, TwilightWoods007 I understand what you mean. It's certainly very painful to lose someone we love. Take all the time you need to grieve this loss and to heal. It will take time and it won't be easy, but you CAN do this! Take all the time you need. Just take it one step at the time. Take baby steps. No need to hurry. I agree with what all the others have already wisely said better than I ever could. You've been given a lot of great, wise advice on this thread. I'd suggest to follow it if you can and want. I'm sure your dog is watching you from up there, smiling at you alongside God, and I'm sure both him and Him would want you to smile and be happy! If you keep him in your memory, he will always be alive. I hope things will get better soon for you. i'm sure you'll be able to get through all of this! Please don't give up! Try to hang on! Remember that we're here for you if you need it! Feel free to PM me anytime! Let me know if I can do something to help you! Wish you good luck! Let us know how it goes! I'm so sorry you have to deal with all of this, TwilightWoods007! Please don't give up! You're awesome! You're strong! You're a warrior! I believe in you! We all believe in you! Try to hang on! I'm so sorry you're going through all of this. You don't deserve to suffer at all. Nobody deserves to suffer