well it has been about nine and a half hours since we had to put her down. I cant believe this is happening. my zia was the most energetic and happy dog in the world. it s os weird to see her little bed next o mine with all of her little toys in it and the thing thats missing is her. She was an incredible dog who would always know exactly what was wrong and would comfort you no matter what. I love you zia with all my heart and i will never stop missing you. words cant express the way i feel when i hold your little toys in my hands and i can still smell you and get your little hairs all over me. I love you with all my heart baby and i will see you when the time comes. God bless you and watch over us as our guardian angel. i love you baby zia i love you

Hi Sweaty, we know just how awful you are feeling right now.

Zia is in a beautiful place we call Rainbow Bridge, where all out little furbabies are playing till the day we can join them

Its a long hard time ahead, and the best way through it is to take one minute at a time, cry as much and as often as you need to, tears are very healing, letting out some of the pain like a valcano at times.

Love Sue

It's been 13 months, 2 weeks and 2 days since my Qorqui was killed. When I read how you feel about your wonderful Zia the pain all feels new again. Change Zia to Qorqui and it could be me writing these words.

Please know, your Zia is at peace. She knows how much you love her and everything you did, you did out of your love for her.

Most people start to feel guilt over having their furries put down. They blame themselves for all sorts of unreasonable things. Please try to remember, if this happens to you, you did what you felt you had to do out of your love for Zia. As Sue pointed out in another thread here, "When decisions are made from a place of love they can never be wrong."

Take good care of yourself while you go on this difficult journey. Remember to eat and rest, you'll need the energy. Grief is hard work. But it will get better. In time you will be able to think about Zia without tears (most of the time), you will be able to smile at her memory. In the mean time, cry as much as you need to and come here whenever you want to vent or just share Zia stories.

You will get though this. We'll help.
Tim

I'm so sorry about your Zia. I know you are heart-broken!

Zia knows you love her and miss her. She wants you to be okay, as much as you can. If the roles were reversed and it was you who had passed on, you would want the same for her.

She's fine---in a realm where there's no emotional/physical pain. You'll be reunited. The hard part is getting through the next days, weeks, etc. I'm glad you found this site. Keep in touch.

Love,
Kathy

I am extremely sorry for your loss, understanding from my own loss, how painful it is. My little Daisy also knew how I felt, licking my face when I was sad. It is painful to realize that I am sad over her and she would not want me to feel this way. I am sure that it is the same for your little baby. I can only trust that in time, we will all remember our dear friends with less pain and more joy at having had the privilege of knowing them.


Daisy's mommy