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Are you and your family doing okay? Hope so.

Puddy

(((Hugs))) to all of u who have lost pets they are important parts of our lives and it is hearkbreaking when they pass away. Sadly I have had to have put three very loved dogs down over the course of my life. There is nothing worse than holding onto pets when they are failing they have no voice to express their pain. I loved my pets dearly as I know all of u did they will always hold special places in our hearts.

We are all coping well...my little sister was a wreck. That is just as hard to deal with as our loss of Kye. My step dad and mom have decided to get another dog..I think that is a good idea. I think it will keep Kye's memory alive in a positive way and we will not dwell on the sadness..if that makes sense.

I think this is a great thread. Not everyone can understand the hurt that comes with the losing a pet and I am so thankful I have the support of all of you. It means the world that there are people who get it.

I don't have children and I'm not sure if that is my path in life, but I know how much I love and cherish my pets and some people just don't get that...I thank you all for understanding

Since somebody already posted a poem above, I guess it would be okay if I posted this one. I don't know the author but I have it cut out in a frame in my bedroom. I have rescued cats all my life (and have a dog) and have had to deal with them passing quite often.

For those of you who think you can never get another - - this always tore my heart:

STRAY CAT

Oh, what unhappy twist of fate
Has brought you homeless to my gate?
The gate where once another stood
To beg for shelter, warmth, and food
For from that day I ceased to be
The master of my destiny.

While he, with purr and velvet paw
Became within my house the law.
He scratched the furniture and shed
And claimed the middle of my bed.

He ruled in arrogance and pride
And broke my heart the day he died.
So if you really think, oh Cat,
I'd willingly relive all that
Because you come forlorn and thin
Well...don't just stand there...Come on in!

puddy, i have never seen that, thank you for sharing

Dogs have been a part of my life and family since I was 4 years old Each one holds a piece of my heart and taught me valuable life lessons. Each one was unique and the memories are forever. Recently I had to put down a very special dog, Buffy. He was sooooo handsome - everyonne marveled. A mutt (Golden Retriver and Spaniel) he could sit on a grand estate and look at home When my mother was confined to a wheelchair he would pick up his toys out of her path. Adorable. After she died my son went to the cemetary and took Buffy. He dartefrom the car ahead of my son and ran sniffing the ground....he stopped upon her grave and rested his head! Amazing! He was 18 years old.
I have Oreo, a Border Collie tht is another character. He grew up with Buffy...they were inseperable. Now Oreo is 14. People think he is 6 or 8...never guessing his age. But I know. And I know seperation will come...and all the pain all over again! But that is the riak of love isn't it? I wouldn't trade it for the world! I once heard a poem that has been inscribed on gravestones....

"When you think of me laugh and remember the smiles If all you can do is cry don't remember me at all"

That ngets me through the death of my dogs and people I love. I hope it gets those I leave behind strength too.