Love, Loss, and a bit o' sunshine!

I lost my beloved Nera 7 months ago, and I still cry when I read about other's loss. I had cried each day for a few months before she left, because the vets didn't give her a chance. I hoped she could feel better, but she didn't. I had to let her go... It was such a hard decision to make... You are lucky you have Tidbit to ease your pain. I didn't have any pet to be there for me in those moments, but after two months of grieving, I brought home another puppy.

Ruthi, I don't think there is a purer love than that between a human and a dog. They sense when you are sad or happy. They are by your side through thick and thin. Although we know that dogs are temporary companions, the loss hits us like a ton of bricks. We keep expecting them to come running around the corner or greet us at the door. I had a yellow lab - her name was Meghan. I lost her when she was 3-1/2 years old and I swore up and down that I would never let another dog get that close to me again. And here I am sleeping with a 57 pounder - Muttley - I dread the day - They say time heals all wounds and you should remember the happy times. Get a new puppy and start all over (LOL!)

My best friend was a boarder collie. One day he just wasn't there. No one knew what happened to him. I could tell someone did. I was 6. I cried and then cried some more. I cried myself to sleep. I never have been attached to any pet like that again.