We had Megan, our family dog, for 12 years, actaully she was with us longer than my youngest son and my oldest picked her out of the Animal Rescue Center when he was only 2 years old. She was truly my protector, best friend and a true member of the family I am feeling such emptiness today as we had to put her to sleep yesterday. Her health was getting worse by the day and I loved her too much to have her suffer any more. I know I did the right thing in my mind, but right now my heart is doing all of my thinking. It aches. I did okay all day today until I came home from work and she wasn't at the door to greet me. I caught myself looking for her just for a minute and then the tears started to fall. I am sure this will get easier and the guilt will leave but for now I am finding comfort in the tears. I am hugging my cat a little more than I think he wants to be, and I've even hugged my kids a little extra today.
Megan, you will be deeply missed and fondly remembered. Thank you for all the joy you brought to us. I can only hope we brought you as much in turn.

Hello Kwbwmom

I'm so sorry to hear of your loss of Megan. I know how difficult it is to lose your fur buddy and family member. We've all been through it or are going through it. I don't know about you, but losing my dog, Ava, was harder than losing any human including my immidiate family that has pre deceased me. Only time and tears will lessen the misery.

I'm sure Megan appretiates all the years of being together and she thanks you for ending the suffering before it came totally unbearable for her and the rest of your family. It's not easy nor enjoyable watching our trusted friends going down hill.

Please come here and talk with us any time you feel the need. Altho I have found this place to be the saddest site I have ever found on the internet, it also brings great comfort. Comfort in knowing you aren't alone in your feelings of loss and grief. It is an emotional roller coaster and the hills will seem huge for a few days or weeks. But as the time passes, it will be easier to deal with the loss. Megan's spirit is alive and well in your heart and her cherished memories will be with you always.

I am so sorry about Megan, she sounds so special and lovely. Coming home and your beloved pet is not there is one of the hardest parts of all. It brings you up with such a jolt.

I hope your little cat and your children can be a comfort to you and that you can all give each other some big hugs.

I lost my little Ellie on Friday and it leaves such a big hole. Lots of hugs and kind friends makes such a difference to how you feel.

My thoughts are with you.

jilly

I wish I had some words of wisdom for you. I too just put our beloved Ebony to sleep. I just wanted you to know, I understand that terrible ache and I too know it will get easier. but right now it sure hurts.

Hugs Sharon

I am so sorry for the loss of your little Megan, it is so hard when we lose those we so dearly love. It must have been real hard for you to come home and not have her be there to greet you. I am sure you gave Megan a wonderful life just as she filled your life with joy. Keep right on hugging your children and your kitty cat we need to live each day as though it will be our last and to make memories that will help us get through these horrible times when we lose a part of our family,
Ann

I'm so sorry about Megan. I understand completely the feeling of coming home from work expecting to be greeted at the door, and no one is there. I lost Shiloh almost 3 months ago and coming home is still so painful because I know she won't be there to greet me.

Just remember, you have friends here at LS that will support you in your grief.

Take care,
Kathleen

It sounds like you and Megan had a very special relationship. I'm very sorry for your loss. You gave her a wonderful life and when you knew her time had come, you gave her a pain-free death. I had to have my dog euthanized and it's been a struggle for me too. Even though we know we did the right thing--those unwarranted feelings of guilt will get the best of us sometimes.

All of us here at LS undertand what you're going through and we hope you will continue to come here and talk of your life with Megan. It does help so much to talk about your loss and cry the healing tears. I hope you'll post a pic of Megan someday so we can all see what a beauty she was.

Take care,
__Jim

kwbwmom,
I am so sorry that you lost Megan. You took her pain as your own, a wonderful gift to her. The tears will come as long as they need to. I too find myself finding an alternative outlet for the love that used to go Misty's way; luckily my cat Stormy seems to enjoy spending some extra time with me.

Thank you for all the kind words. I truly appreciate all the support and am comforted by it. Today was a bit easier, I could think of her and smile. I have to agree that loosing a pet is so hard and at times can seem harder than loosing a person, not everyone understands why you are so upset ...it was "just" a dog. It's nice to have people that understand.

I look forward to meeting others and hope we can all heal together!

Thanks so much,
Carol