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

[gingerspal]

Sonnet's mom-- It is wonderful to read a post that has such positivity and hope! You are honoring your wonderful friend with all her tangible certificates and photos while also pondering the future. I like what one poster here wrote about how when a person has been specially touched by the life of one unique animal those are the eyes you see looking back at you when you look at your next pet. Not to say that you will try to replicate Sonnet--only that because you loved her and she loved you you will take that love and build upon it.
I wish a cat would just "show up" like my Ginger did...but I know even if that were to happen I could never have the same cir%%stances ever again. But my heart does have room in it.
Your post makes me smile!

Patti