Lack Of Support From Friends Options

[lucky01]

Hello-

I recently had to put down my dog, Lucky, on Saturday night. It was a horrible decision to have to make. Besides the loss that I feel, what really surprised me was how little some of my friends seem to care. So I guess I'm venting a bit here.

I use Facebook quite a bit and have always prided myself on being as supportive as possible when my friends experience loss or a hardship. I also learned that one should never try to marginalize or minimize any loss no matter how I may feel about it. After all, it's not for me to decide. What's important is that you respect what the person who experienced the loss is feeling and do your best to comfort them and be of help.

Some of my friends did really step up, others didn't. Perhaps I just angry and am over-&%^yzing the whole thing. Perhaps people just don't know what to do or how to respond. All I know is that I handle things much differently than many of my friends.

...and if I hear the old, "it's just a dog" thing, they better step back about 5 feet from me

BTW, thanks to all forum members and the creator of this website for creating this special place.

[moon_beam]

Hi, lucky, please permit me to add my sincerest sympathies in the loss of your beloved Lucky. Losing a beloved companion is never easy regardless of the circumstances or how long we are blessed with the privilege of their company. Euthanasia is the last gift of love we can give to our companions - - at great sacrifice to ourselves - - so that they can be restored to their former youthfulness in the company of the angels.

Both Rainbohdi and Cheryl have shared with you what is also in my heart, so please read their responses to you frequently. Please know you are among friends here who truly DO understand what you are going through, and we are here for you for as long and as often as you need us.

Thank you so very much for sharing your beloved Lucky with us. One of the many ways we have to keep our beloved companions close to us is to share them here on this wonderful forum, so please know that we look forward to sharing your cherished memories, and whatever is in your heart and on your mind. Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers, lucky, and look forward to knowing how you're doing.

Peace and blessings,
moon_beam