I am so sorry to hear this. I know from experience that getting over the death of a pet takes time, and it's different for every person. The best way I've dealt with this ordeal is to just let it all come out, then remember all the good times you had with your dog. It'll make you cry some more. It'll make you smile, and I'll bet you'll even find yourself laughing at some of the antics she's pulled over the years. Just know that she's now in a better place and is free of any pain. Take her memories with you, and one day she'll be there waiting to greet you with tail wagging when it's your time to pass. Perhaps one day you'll be ready to adopt another animal companion to love and care for. 3nodding
You might find interest in reading the poem entitled The Rainbow Bridge, found HERE in the Rainbow Bridge subforum.*Thinks about all the pets I have lost over the years, who'll all be waiting for me on the other side.*
smile See the detailed list of my memorialized pets found in the Pet Cemetary on pg. 2, post 2. *Reaches over to pet my elderly cat Kyo (siamese mix) when he grumps out at one of the 2 kittens (now 6 months old) being nearby.*
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