One month ago, almost to the minute, I held Mocha and told her how much she was loved. I know that she knew it and she was very brave and calm while the vet administered the drug. I know that she was ready to go The Bridge and helped me make the decision but that doesn't help how much I miss her here with me.

It still amazes me at how attached we become to our pets. I knew from the first day we got Belle, then we got Mocha that it was going tough to lose them when the time came. I just never imagined how much so. I don't think I realized how much they consume of your everyday life....and what a wonderful existance life is with a faithful companion.

It is hard to lose our pets, They become our children. They became my husband's and my children because our kids are grown and out on their own. I don't think we ever get over missing our pets. It hurts so bad, I know. You just can't imagine what it is going to be without them. When they become ill, you nurse them and do everything you can for them. In our case, the sub q fluids helped Scooter for 18 months. He was well and happy, so much so that we almost forgot that he was sick. But we knew without the fluids, he would fail. But, even with the fluids he failed in the end, there was nothing more we could do. We knew the day would come, but did not expect it to be so fast. The vets said we were lucky to get more than one year, and we are truly blessed. I am sorry for your loss and your pain. I have to believe we will see them again, and that they are in a better place, but that does not diminish our pain we feel now. All we can do is grieve and talk here. That is all that helps me now.

They are our friends, our children, our constant companions. The love we feel for them is a special love that transcends death. Keep and cherish the memories and what you have learned by the presence of your remarkable furkid.

Take care,
Ken Albin