My First Pet Options

[alentrell23]

Hi, my name is Allicia. I had a Yorkie named Montgomery, he was my first pet. He became very ill during the last week of October of this year, 2009. I had to have him put to sleep on Nov. 30th, it was the hardest thing I have ever had to do.
I feel so much guilt, saddness, and despair. I cry almost every day, I miss him so much. He was such a big part of my life
and now my life seems so empty. But at the same time, I feel bad because it was very difficult at times taking care of a dog. It was so much work. But what he gave to me, the unconditional love made up for it. Now that he's gone I feel that I took him for granted. I should have done some things differently. I hope to find some comfort in talking with others who have lost a pet.

Thank you,
Allicia

[Brutus]

Hi Allicia...I am so sorry for your loss of Montgomery. We all know too well the emotions you have...denial, guilt, anger, sadness...I swear sometimes I go through all the emotions in one day. Time will help ease the pain, but I'm not sure it ever totally goes away. I will be praying that your good memories will take over all the pain and give you comfort.

...and absolutely animals go to heaven...they will all be waiting for us when it's our time.

Hugs,
Brutus' Mom