I'm sad.

(((susan))) i am so sorry for your loss!!! i am sitting here with the tears rolling down my face...its hard to lose a pet...and be happy it wasn't a horrible death like my spike had to endure!!!

i also can't stand the humane society commercials because it breaks my heart and the one that shows the shih tzu with the eye bulging out...OMG it is seeing spike all over again!!! i also break a leg to get to the remote so i don't have to see it!!!!

it will get better for you in the days to come but for now its hard...i am right there with you sweetie....hugs

So sorry ... I know how  hard it is to lose a furbaby, especially one you've had for so long (I had Kittle and Cinnamon for 16 and 19 years, respectively, raised them from kittens, took them from Montana to South Dakota, to Georgia and finally to Michigan).

He left pawprints on your heart. There will always be a place there for him.

Sherlock was alway a nervous rider in the car. He'd pace back and forth, back and forth across the back seat. Barking, yapping and making a general pest. Well......1800 miles from San Diego to AR cured him of that. He still loved a good ride, and was much calmer these last few years.

I think he enjoyed his last ride today.

Oh my... now I am sitting here crying and hurting along with you... nothing sadder

I want to believe this little poem so much it hurts....

Just this side of heaven is a place called Rainbow Bridge.

When an animal dies that has been especially close to someone here, that pet goes to Rainbow Bridge. There are meadows and hills for all of our special friends so they can run and play together. There is plenty of food, water and sunshine, and our friends are warm and comfortable.
All the animals who had been ill and old are restored to health and vigor. Those who were hurt or maimed are made whole and strong again, just as we remember them in our dreams of days and times gone by. The animals are happy and content, except for one small thing; they each miss someone very special to them, who had to be left behind.

They all run and play together, but the day comes when one suddenly stops and looks into the distance. His bright eyes are intent. His eager body quivers. Suddenly he begins to run from the group, flying over the green grass, his legs carrying him faster and faster.

You have been spotted, and when you and your special friend finally meet, you cling together in joyous reunion, never to be parted again. The happy kisses rain upon your face; your hands again caress the beloved head, and you look once more into the trusting eyes of your pet, so long gone from your life but never absent from your heart.

Then you cross Rainbow Bridge together....

Author unknown...

 Marc, I've read that poem before but I can't remember where now.

Thanks so much for sharing it.

There may not be anything sadder, but there also isn't much kinder than these words you sent to me. Thank you.

My sympathy to both you and Gary.  I knew the time was coming near, as did you.  The poem from Marc has me blubbering, for you and for the losses I have endured over the years.  We know how much joy our pets bring us and accept the heartbreak we endure when they leave us.  The poem gives hope that some day we will be reunited!
Jan

We're all a mess here, aren't we?  What a bunch of cry babies we are. Really, it just shows what a caring, compassionate group of friends we are.

Thank you, Jani.

I'm so sorry for you.  I couldn't hold back the tears.
I have similar story.
I wish I knew what to say but I don't so I'll just say I'm sorry for your loss and I feel for you.
Big Hugs
Ruth

Thank you Ruth, I appreciate you, and your tears.