A deeply felt thank you to all of you here for your compassion about my losing my sweet Tico-dog who I lost 2 days ago
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I just found this board yesterday or the day before (can't even remember). I really think I would have gone crazy had I not been able to express the pain that comes with losing my best friend.

It is so very strange to me that when our people die, we go thru these elaborate rituals (rightly so) for days and days. But when our pets die, relatives tend to say they are sorry and that is about it. No celebration for a life totally dedicated to "the Master". (of course we all know who owns who!). They have us wrapped around their little paws. Few people are capable of the unconditional love they give us.(imho) My dog only stopped coming to the door to greet me after it just hurt him too much to get up or he was just resting and needed his sleep.

It makes me realize that I need to celebrate Tico's spirit and get all my pictures together and put them where I will see them every day.

Again, it meant the world to me to find all of you and "talk" to you. Blessings to each one of you and the song of the wind on your face.

sincerely
Cathi

Yes, I honestly don't know what kind of place I'd be in if I hadn't found this board. It is truly a lifesaver!
The strength of the people on this board are amazing and it makes me hopeful. So is the amount of compassion I can feel through the words that everyone writes.

-Tammy

To Cathi and friends,

I also don't know where I would be without this wonderful site to visit. It has helped so much since the loss of my little Maggie. She is so missed. When I come home and see she isn't at the door to greet me is when I fall apart. I find the strength to come to the computer and get on this site and it gives me strength.

HOLD ON AND KEEP GOING! That is the message. My heart feels so sad without her but she was hurting so bad that I am happy knowing she is free of the terrible pain of cancer.

I asked my hubby if we should consider getting another dog, not to replace Maggie, nothing ever could but to love another animal. He says he isn't ready yet and might not ever be. I am praying about it, maybe in time we will find it in our hearts to love another pet.

God bless and hang in there.
Angie