Goodbye Beloved Friend, Pet Death Options

[Libertybelle]

We had to put our faithful friend, Dede, down this morning. It is very hard to let her go -- I am thankful I found this forum, I realize that many of us go through the same sad feelings. Dede - we love you and we will always miss you!

[Libertybelle]

((( frank )))
we put Dede out of her suffering a few hours ago - I'm still crying. I know that eventually the pain will pass and I'll remember the things she did with a smile, but for now it's too hard to think without crying. I DO know how you feel. You spend that many years with your pet and s/he IS a member of the family.
I'm sorry that you are going through this too --
We have another dog and still it seems quiet and somber here. He knows something is not right too, he whined and cried when we took Dede out that last time. Maybe in time you will feel ready to get another faithful companion -- not one to replace your baby, but when you're ready to give that love to another animal, you'll know it's right. I read something earlier that just touched me -- it said the best place to bury a dog is in its masters heart - isn't that so true? If we keep them alive in our hearts and minds and talk about them with people who remember them too, they kind of live on forever. No one who is remembered ever truly dies -- I like to think that is true.
Again, ((( hugs ))) to you on your loss - I'm so sorry.

lori