my family and i made the decision to put our 17 year old dog to sleep and today was the day. rocky's life has been in decline for a few months and i knew it was time for him to move on. even though i know it's best for him, it's still makes my heart break. he's been in my life since i was 10 years old and it's so hard to let go. he was a wonderfully quirky dog and he was my best friend and a wonderful companion throughout the years and i miss him so much.

rocky, my old friend, i miss you and love you! you'll always be with me.

Its amazing how you can look into the eyes of a loved pet and see how wise they really are. Rocky's eyes tell me so much about the long life that he shared with you and your family. I'm so sorry that he had to go, but I know that you and your family gave him your hearts.

thanks for your kind words, they really touched my heart. i've been trying to prepare for this day for awhile, but i guess you can't prepare enough for when it actually happens and what you'll actually be feeling. i know it was for the best, but it's still so hard to deal with!

My heart goes out to you. What a lovely story - you were both so lucky to have each other. I remember when I was 6 I got my first kitty, I was lucky to have her for 18 years until I too had to say goodbye. Mush and I had shared many experiences we both grew up together - I wish her lifespan could have been even longer-she too was a wonderful friend and she is always in my heart.

What a sweet face your Rocky had. The love stays with you...always

kyten,
I'm so sorry it was time for your Rocky to go . I feel so much from your words....we have a lot in common. I had to put my Sasha to sleep July 28th of 2004, after sharing 16 wonderful years together. I got her from the shelter as a 5 week old pup when I was 14 and had her until I was 2 weeks shy of my 30th birthday. She was there for every milestone of my life...high school , college, marriage, the birth of my daughter..we lost her 10 days after my daughter was born. I knew about a month prior that she was getting really bad, but I just prayed that God would take her in her sleep and spare me of this guilt I now carrry, but it just wasn't meant to be. I knew she was starting to suffer, so I did what I know she would have done for me....I sacrificed my heart to take away her pain. Your Rocky knows that you did what was best for him, and he loves you for that...always doing the very best for him...like best friends should.

Your friend in grief,
Kim