My dog died yesterday

[Japanfan]

I'm so sorry for you loss, Cupid. I gave my dog a hug on your behalf, but she didn't acknowledge it because she gets hugs all the time!!

Well, I found the house but it had a small, fenced-in yard. She liked the freedom of the yard, but seemed disappointed with the fence. I remember her running up to it and looking back at me as if to say, "what is this?" I said, "it's the best I could do!".

So here we were in our new home with a yard for 6 weeks, and now she's gone. Never thought this would happen.

A sad and sweet story.

When we put our last dog Maia to sleep we did a shiva of sorts. I put pictures of her up all around the house and candles beside them. I let the candles burn for several days. She passed at 14, having been blind and diabetic for four years. A lab-shepherd cross - I remember who met Maia saying "now, there's a dog with a soul".

We cremated her as will and still have some of the ashes.

The cost of loving our animals is losing them. I think they give us more than enough to make the cost one worth paying. But it never gets easier.

[skateboy]

So sorry. There's something about the loss of a dear pet that tears at us in a very difficult way, unlike anything else. I know you'll treasure the memories.

[Aussie Willy]

So sorry about your doggy.

[Habs]

(((Cupid))) I'm so sorry for your loss.
Dogs are so special and love unconditionally. I gave my Miss Molly (a Shih Tzu/Maltese cross) an extra hug today. We both send our sympathies.

[sk8pics]

So sorry for your loss, Cupid.

[SHARPIE]

Aw I am so sorry, I lost my faithful border collie, Lucy the day before my birthday last year

Cried for a week and my young chihuahua was so upset too and pacing the place, I had to get her a new friend.

You never forget them though ... Hugs xx