I need your support. : (

Sky, I have nothing I can say that will make you feel better....nobody really does. Dogs are a special friend only some of us can truly appreciate. There will be a day when I am where you are, and I do not look forward to that day as my dog is my best friend. I have
had many great dogs and when they died I grieved as you are, for a long time. I had a very talented, smart, exceptional lab named PAL when I was a teenager, he was killed on one of his "walk-abouts" where I beieve he sought out all the local females, by a car. He was 10, and he was as much a part of my creation, as any adult, as my parents etc.... etc.... 3 years ago was the first time my parents decided to get a new dog, and I am 36. PAL was a great dog in many ways, but we must move on if we love the K-9's. I have had many great dogs since PAL, and now have a very unique CORGIE named FFINN. Read "Marley and Me"

Hello Sky,

Just wanted you to know that I am still thinking about you and wishing you all the best.

What you went through is so very hard.

Take all the time you need to grieve.

We will always be here for you, whenever you need us.

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I wish you peace and healing,
Love,
Fuzzy

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I just read this thread today, I am so sorry for your lose.

Leslie

I am healing

I still well up with tears... like when I cleared my mailbox on my cell phone and saw where my T had returned my call on "that" day... and when I call the puppy the other's name ... when I find myself looking out for the old dog ...in the dark room, so I don't trip over him.. ...

but I'm pushing and doing with the Superbowl..and am using it to keep my mind off my loss.

Thank you all! It's been really tough.

it takes time..............everyone is here to help...........pat

AND everyone here HAS helped...thank you all so much!

I still well up when I think of my Figaro... and my voice cracks if I say his name or try to talk about him...

but knowing the support here and receiving so much encouragement has helped me through the toughest days of grief.

so sorry Sky

They say time heals but sometimes I don't know. I am sorry.

I am very sorry to hear that.. But you would rather have your dog die peacefully than die a slow painful death? I think not. Look on the brighter side of things or you won't feel better.

One furry companion, whether pet or service animal, does not interchange with another. They are all individuals.

My third daughter died as a baby. The fact that I have two other daughters who are now grown does not diminish the fact that I still grieve for Jessica, and it will be 22 years tomorrow.

Good heavens, I just realized why I feel so gloomy today. My condolences to you in your loss, since I share your feelings. Animals are not the same as children, but they are dear too.

(Sky)
So sorry for your loss--you did the best, right, caring, loving thing. Yes, it is so hard to let go of our beloved dogs. Allow yourself to grieve.

God bless you

I'm so very sorry for your lose Sky. A service dog is so much more than just a pet. Please don't second guess yourself.

I recently read this little story and thought of you:

"And after He created woman, the Lord felt that she and the man should not be alone. He thus called forth one among the beasts of the field and spoke to it, saying:
"From hence forth shall you be drawn to follow the man and the woman, to to follow their children throughtout all generations. You shall be companion and slave, playfellow and comrade. For to save your loyalty, you shall be blind to the faults of the children of man. For to save your courage, you shall not be able to foresee the time or manner of your death. For to sharpen your understanding, you shall be without the power of speech or language; thus shall neither hard words or lies come between you and them, or between the man and hiswife, or between their children. You shall be given the gift of truth to be shared in your eyes your ears and your tail.
You shall leave your own kind and cleave to them, you will be willing to give all, yea unto death for them, yet ask nothing more in return than food, shelter, and love."
And the dog heard, and was content.""

They are God's gift. Surely it is right to remember themand mourn their passing. Huggs

Very sorry for your loss.

I'm sorry Sky. I know how you are feeling right now. The pain you must be in is unbearable almost, but you can make it. I know you can ~hugs~

I know this is late - sorry you lost your dear pet. They're such important family members.

I'm also so very sorry you lost your Mother and that today is the anniversary of her death. Wow she lived until 90 - how great is that! I like to encourage people to not make anniversaries sad, but instead reflect on positive memories and make a tribute to their loved one in their own special way. May positive thoughts of your mother lift you up on this sad day ((Sky))

Lastly, having your ((Son)) in Iraq must be a heavy burden to carry. May God keep him safe from harm.

I just realized that I misunderstood your earlier post - silly me. Today would have been your Mom's birthday not the anniversary as I thought - sorry. Glad you had a meaningful day

My dog (well, family dog, but when kids went off to college it was me & Taffy) had to be put to sleep after 12 yrs. due to kidney failure. I was at the vet's every day while they were trying to save her w/IV's & had her in the sunshine on the steps of the facility w/her head in my lap. It has been 10 yrs. & I can't forget the love & companionship Taffy gave me, but I also could not allow her to be in pain which she was starting to be. I carried her up & down the stairs & had no problem w/that, but when she was whimpering in pain--I COULD NOT STAND THAT & CALLED THE VET AT MIDNIGHT TO PUT HER OUT OF PAIN...

Even now my eyes well up in tears when I remember her...

SO HARD...