It helps me a little to think that the pain I am feeling now is the price for having loved Daisy. I could not have had the relationship I had with her without really loving and caring for her - the result of which is now, after her death, terrible pain.

But, I would not give up a moment I had with her so that I could feel less pain now. I will gladly pay this price now for the gift of loving her.


Daisy's Mommy

You are absolutely right! We grieve because we are caring people. The hurt is immense and hard to make it through. I am still experiencing anger and denial, but all is all we are blessed to have been able to share their life with them. The joy of all of the years we did share will eventually lead to closure. The undeniable, unconditional love they gave us will never depart and our hearts and memories will always feel their presence.

To make it beyond this extreme pain is both of our goals. I have found great comfort from this support site and people like you that have responded to me. We are all in this together and maybe we can help one another through this very difficult time.

Sonda

I agree with you. I had both of my cats put to sleep - one was 17, the other 20. Both hurt like heck for a long time. But I had them for a long time and that was a blessing. I have two young cats now. When that time comes, it will hurt like heck for a long time, but that is a price I am willing to pay. I can't imagine life without being owned by a cat or two. Surely our pets are a way for us to preview heaven.