My Dog Sonnet, difficulty dealing with loosing her Options

[sonnet]

On June 12, 2004 I had my 13 year old lab euthanized. She had terrible elbow dysplasia since age 6 (I adopted her at 4 years old) for which we went to the vet every month for Adequan shots which kept her going this long, but last May her spine became arthritic. The last 2 months of her life she developed elbow infections and a pressure sore on her shoulder. She didn't really want to play (she was a fetch-a-holic) and I knew it was time by looking at her eyes. Her vet helped me with this decision, saying it was best for Sonnet but it doesn't make it easier to deal with being alone. I miss her so much. She was always with me in every room and the place is so empty now. I could use support in going through this tough grieving

[Saki & Freyj...]

Dear Sonnet's parent:

I am so sorry for your loss. Even when it is the right thing and we know it, the loss of such a dear friend is devastating. When we had to put down our spitz Freyja last summer, she had also been very arthritic -- which is also hard.

I am glad you found this site, even if its six weeks later. It takes such a long time to heal. I wish we could've been there for you earlier. It's been a year and 2 months since we had to euthanize Freyja, and I am ok 95% of the time -- but I still cry, still miss her (and Saki and Electra who also passed in 2003, too). In fact, sometimes it still feels raw and horrible. But most of the time, I'm ok now.

You were a wonderful parent to Sonnet. You were good to take care of her, to take her for monthly injections for so long, and good to help her on when it was time. Thank you for that. I don't know you, or Sonnet, but I am glad there are people like you who love and care for their furry friends.

Still, I KNOW how unbearable the silence and emptiness of the house can be.

You have my heartfelt condolences...

--Jennifer