OT: My dog was put to sleep..

Kay, I am so sorry you are having to go through this! I am the mother of 9 fur children (cats). They are very special to me. I dread the day they start dying. They are all rescue animals. I hope you can open your heart to a rescue animal when you are up to it. There are so many many animals out there that are waiting to be put to sleep, even if you save one, that will be fantastic! Cyber hugs {{{}}} Lori

Oh, Kay, I'm so so so sorry. I know how hard it is. I lost my baby (a cat) in March and I'm still not over it. I know it's hard but don't blame yourself. I don't know how to tell you to get through it. I know you have to be happy for the time you did have, but that's never enough. Just let yourself cry, be mad, do whatever to get through it. You'll never totally get over him, but it will get better with time, I promise. I'm so sorry for your loss.

kay, I tried all day to think of something to say that would ease your pain. I am so sorry your having to go through this, I have two cats and two dogs and they are just like my children. We aren't able to be with our dogs now and I worry about them just like I worry when I'm not with my kiddos. Maybe you could donate some of his things to the local shelter and save a few things that mean the most to you. The loss of a pet is a very tragic thing to deal with and please know that I will keep you in my thoughts. I wish I could reach out and give you a hug but I guess an online one will have to do...{{{{{HUGS}}} to you and your partner. I realize the pain of losing a cherished pet can't be taken away completely but I do hope that you find some peace in all the wonderful memories you had with Oreo. Jamie

I have not been online all day so I just got your message. Thank you Jamie so much for taking the time out to respond. I love him so much and I never thought It would be this hard. Taking his stuff to a shelter is a great idea and thats exactly what I am going to do. I'm going to save his favorite teddy bear and put Oreo's Tshirt on it then donate the rest along with all his food. Thanks for that idea. Take Care, Kay

Kay ... I'm so sorry for your loss. I know you're heartbroken right now, and I'd tell you it will get better if I thought that would do you any good, but words just don't ease the pain. I had to have my beautiful 11 year old pointer/boxer, Sophie, put to sleep a year and a half ago, and miss her today as much as then. Please don't be so hard on yourself. Oreo wouldn't be blaming you, and you shouldn't either. Just know that he's going to be sitting there waiting for you at the Rainbow Bridge, so happy to be reunited with you again in Paradise. Some people might think that's a hoaky way of thinking ... but I believe it. Your Oreo and my Sophie are both going to be right there waiting for us, happy and whole and healed. (((hugs))) Myra