Today's The First Day I Haven't Cried, Since my pet dog Bruno died I regularly cried from 5 to 14 January Options

[fcbruno]

Hi Guys

I can't remember the last time I really cried...probably when my mum died back in 2000. My dog Bruno got ill last November 25 2010 and my dad and I tried everything possible to get him better. We saw lots of vets and made Bruno as comfortable as possible.

I must admit that while Bruno was ill it caused me to sink into a deep depression which obliterated any happiness over the Christmas and New Year period.

I now feel the 'black cloud' I've been suffering is at last drifting way from my mind. Today's the first day I haven't full-on cried (I certainly have had tears in my eyes on several occasions when I get a happy flashback of Bruno) so I'm hoping that my no longer crying is a sign that I will now be able to bounce back from my sadness and get on with my life again?

I made this video tribute for Bruno if you would like to see it. From approx 3 mins in there is some nice HD footage I took of Bruno and my dad on a beach one Christmas Day a few years ago.

Take care

Peter

[Saskia]

Hi Peter,

That photo of my Bruno is also on the desktop of my laptop, so every time I open it he looks at me. I often find myself talking to him or kissing him on his head...if anybody saw me they'd probably think I'm some sort of nutcase kissing her laptop.

I agree with you that dogs are very intuitive and can tell when we're sad. My dachshund is especially sensitive to my moods. He's the one who licks the tears off my face when I'm sad. It's very sweet. I've attached a few pictures.... the dachshund is my 10 year old guardian angel named Louie, and the whippet is my 8 year old guardian angel named Frankie. She just had a small but malignant tumor removed from her leg :-( Supposedly it's a tumor that does not metastasize, but after losing Bruno to cancer I'm on high alert.

Your animation video is cool, I especially like the drawing (and sound) of Bruno barking at Fitzy. I hope this didn't happen for real?! I also watched Bruno's tribute again, it makes my heart melt. It also makes me wish I had more videos of my Bruno. I have loads of pictures, but only a handful of very amateurish short videos. You've inspired me to video tape my other dogs a lot more!

I hope you have a good weekend, do something nice for yourself - you deserve it!

Take care,
Saskia

[fcbruno]

Hi Peter,

That photo of my Bruno is also on the desktop of my laptop, so every time I open it he looks at me. I often find myself talking to him or kissing him on his head...if anybody saw me they'd probably think I'm some sort of nutcase kissing her laptop.

I agree with you that dogs are very intuitive and can tell when we're sad. My dachshund is especially sensitive to my moods. He's the one who licks the tears off my face when I'm sad. It's very sweet. I've attached a few pictures.... the dachshund is my 10 year old guardian angel named Louie, and the whippet is my 8 year old guardian angel named Frankie. She just had a small but malignant tumor removed from her leg :-( Supposedly it's a tumor that does not metastasize, but after losing Bruno to cancer I'm on high alert.

Your animation video is cool, I especially like the drawing (and sound) of Bruno barking at Fitzy. I hope this didn't happen for real?! I also watched Bruno's tribute again, it makes my heart melt. It also makes me wish I had more videos of my Bruno. I have loads of pictures, but only a handful of very amateurish short videos. You've inspired me to video tape my other dogs a lot more!

I hope you have a good weekend, do something nice for yourself - you deserve it!

Take care,
Saskia

Hi Saskia

Your photos of Louie, Frankie and Bruno are beautiful. Frankie's in my thoughts and prayers that she will stay healthy after her operation.

Thanks for your kind comments about my animation - ha ha yep it was all fictional luckily I'm shedding a quiet tear once a night when I watch my Bruno in the tribute video I made. Am keeping as busy as possible, but as many people have mentioned here, it's at nights when we can feel the loss of our pets the most. Yes I fully encourage you to record Frankie and Louie lots! I'm sure they will enjoy the extra attention!

Am going out with some family later for a birthday party so will try to enjoy myself with a few beers.

You take care and have a nice weekend also.

Hugs,

Peter