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Had to put my dog down.

We grow our sadness with pets.


My heart is with you

(i will love my dog even more today, thank you , and don't be sad, this is the fact of life )
 
Kinsey is gorgeous, Ginny. <3

I'm so sorry to hear about your own health as well. I do hope that you'll prevail and that you have a bright future ahead of you. I'm sending you lots of healing and positive thoughts right now. <3 <3
 
I've already lost two cats and a dog. I have three dogs now, one of them is 12 years old, I dread the day she dies.
I remember the day my dog died as it was yesterday and that was back in 2009. I was depressed and emotionally shattered already at the time, and finding his dead body on my yard didnt help. I cried a lot.
 
i've had many dogs, all of them rescues, most of them pit bulls, and love them more than words could ever express.
most people have family pics in their homes. i have dog pictures everywhere. i moved back to new england about 15 months ago and had to leave two bulldogs in florida w/ my son (who has always called them "his dogs"). just wasn't fair to take them from their doggie kingdom in the woods and make them live in a tiny apartment. it breaks my heart but i go visit them every few months and i know they're loved and happy.

i am so sorry about Kinsey. losing a pet is incredibly hard. they give so much unconditional love, comfort, and companionship. i wish i had amazing words to share w/ you that would ease the pain of Kinsey's loss. i hope you are able to smile remembering all the love and laughter Kinsey gave to you and just know there are many, many animal lovers who understand your loss and send much love your way.
-izzy
 
Just wanted to join in the voices of condolence. So sorry to hear your sad news, I hope you feel better soon. Try and remember the good times you had and just know that there are lots of people out there who know exactly how you feel. It's tough and there's no magic words I'm afraid....other than to say that you gave your dog a good life and you both made each other's lives better. Ultimately that counts for a lot more than you may feel it does right now.

Again, sincere condolences to you.
 
are allowed to mention religion here or will I get my hand smacked?

I got a sympathy card from the Emergency Pet Hospital that I had taken Kinsey to. The card had an insert that truly broke me down, then lifted me up:

The Rainbow Bridge...

There is a bridge connecting Heaven and Earth. It is called the Rainbow bridge because of it's many colors.

Just this side of the Rainbow Bridge, there is a land of meadows, hills and valleys with lush green grass.

When a beloved pet dies, the pet goes to this place.

There is always food and water and warm spring weather. The old and frail animals are young again. Those who were maimed are made whole again. They play all day with each other.

There is only one thing missing: they are not with their special person who loved them on Earth. So, each day they run and play until the day comes when one suddenly looks up!

The nose twitches. The ears are up. The eyes are staring. And this one suddenly runs from the group.

You have been seen, and when you and your special friend meet, you take him or her in your arms and embrace. Your face is kissed again and again and again, and you look once more into the eyes of your trusting pet. Then you cross the Rainbow Bridge together, never again to be separated.

________________________________________


I could not stop my tears as I typed this in. It is a happy cry though. I guess my only concern now is which of my beloved pets gets into my arms first. This is the first time in my life that I do not have a dog. As far back as I can remember, the age of 5, I had a dog. I usually have 2. I say it is so they have each other to play with when I am not home, but that is not true. It is so I still have one cold wet nose pressed against me at night.

Kinsey was young enough that I hadn't thought of the possibility of losing her.

Do you think there is a proper amount of time that people wait before getting another dog?

My kids are already talking about it, but I just don't know. One minute I think I want that, then I feel as though I would be replacing her. I Just give a damn what
 
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