Pain. Pain. Pain. My sweet girl. I'll miss her so much. I can't bare the thought of going through this ever again. This was the 3rd dog of mine that died. It never gets easier. I wonder why i willingly sign up for this torment. No more. No. More.[size="2"][/size]

I'm so very sorry that your Lucy has passed. I lost my dog Wolfie 2 1/2 weeks ago, and I've wondered how people can endure this kind of pain more than once. I think though that the crushing grief exists because we love our precious friends so much, and that the pure joy, happiness, and unconditional love they bring ultimately outweigh the terrible sadness, at least over time.
Please know you're in my thoughts, and that there are many others here who understand how you feel. We're here for you.

Take good care,
Kelly

I am so sorry for your loss. I lost two kitties in the past year. My precious Molly was 16 and I knew that it was bound to happen. My sweet Kyle was only two. We think he may have been hit by a car. I hope it gets easier for you.

Hi, ZBL, please permit me to add my sincerest sympathies in the physical loss of your beloved Lucy. Losing a companion is never easy regardless of the circumstances or how long we are blessed with the privilege of their company.

As our forum friend Kelly has so eloquently shared with you, please let me affirm her words of comfort: "I think though that the crushing grief exists because we love our precious friends so much, and that the pure joy, happiness, and unconditional love they bring ultimately outweigh the terrible sadness, at least over time. "

ZBL, we are mere mortals - - we are not privileged with the wisdom that comes with foreknowledge of the when and how we will eventually be separated from our companions. If we did have this "wisdom" then we would be faced with making a decision that would deprive both us and our companions the blessings that come with sharing our lives together. This would not only deprive a homeless waif the opportunity to know and share love with a human guardian, but also would deprive us of being blessed with their unconditional love and undivided attention.

Unfortunately there is no easy way through this grief adjustment journey. There are no fast forward or delete buttons we can press to speed up the journey or make it instantaneously disappear. This grief journey can only be traveled one day at a time, sometimes one moment at a time in our own way and in our own time. One of the many things you need to know as you travel your journey is that you are not alone. Each of us here do understand what you are going through, and we are here for you for as long and as often as you need us.

If there is any good news in the midst of all this grief pain it is that the love bond you and your beloved Lucy share is eternal. It is not restricted to the physical laws of time and space. Your beloved Lucy continues to share your earthly journey as she always has and always will. Her sweet Living Spirit is forever in your heart and your memories, ZBL, - - she is always and forever a heartbeat close to you.

I know there are no adequate words in any language that can soothe the seering pain of sorrow that is in your heart, ZBL. I can only hope and pray that the words I share with you will somehow be able to offer you some measure of comfort, support, encouragement, and hope as you travel your grief adjustment journey.

Thank you very much for sharing your beloved Lucy with us, ZBL. Perhaps sometime you will feel up to sharing a picture(s) of her with us - - but only if / when you want to. Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers, ZBL, and please let us know how you're doing.

Peace and blessings,
moon_beam

Hi ZBL,

Perhaps it's the same as childbirth. The pain is so intense that a woman might swear to never go through it again, but of course we do, because it's so worth the forging of a close and loving relationship that will hopefully last for years to come. I just went through months and months of caring for senior dogs and having to lose them close in succession, but I would do it all over again for future pets because I'll be left with the satisfaction of knowing that I gave them years of love and affection and food and roof over their heads. It's not even about what they give me in return, it's what I can give them. I am so sorry for your loss, and we all know what you're going through right now. Please let us know how you're doing. We can all learn from one other and are here to help each other out.