Comments on: Final Update On Man’s Best And Most Expensive Friends

By: Peg

Peg — Mon, 30 Mar 2009 19:08:05 +0000

Chris,

My sympathies are with you and your family. I hope you’re healing and that the void in your lives isn’t so pronounced.

– Peg

By: kharris1970

kharris1970 — Thu, 26 Mar 2009 00:21:37 +0000

We lost our one of our dogs when she and her sister were 3. We took it very hard because it was so sudden, and I was afraid the surviving sister would grieve too much, so the next day we went to the SPCA. We took our dog with us and brought some dogs of all age groups and sizes out to meet her. She would only tolerate one 6 week old pup who was more interested in her than in us, so we adopted him. They have been best friends ever since and they are the best dogs anybody could hope for. We have no children, so they are our family. I will always have dogs in the house because of the love they bring, and I will always get them at the SPCA. Mutts only for us.

By: Lynda Johnson

Lynda Johnson — Wed, 25 Mar 2009 12:22:55 +0000

Losing a pet is one of the most difficult experiences in life and it takes most people years to get over the trauma. A good way to remember your pet and to honor his contributions to your lives is to adopt a homeless animal from a shelter or rescue organization when you feel the time is right. There are millions of them, of any breed imaginable. waiting for a good home.

By: RoanokeRnR

RoanokeRnR — Wed, 25 Mar 2009 11:37:06 +0000

Although I knew it was the best thing for him, putting my dog to sleep was the hardest thing I have ever done. I think I may have cried more than I ever had in my life. It’ll get better for you over time and I swore I would never get another dog. My family overruled me and we got a purebred corgi this time, Max. He looks like my Alex but will never be. I still 8 years later sometimes call him Alex. I had Alex cremated and just recently my husband made a beautiful wooden box for his remains that I keep in my bedroom. I miss him still. I hope your family feels comfort soon.

By: Valerie

Valerie — Tue, 24 Mar 2009 19:16:19 +0000

So sorry for your loss – shop around and look at dogs and see how you feel. If it lifts your spirits then you are ready for another dog. If it just reminds you of your loss then wait a little while longer.

By: James

James — Tue, 24 Mar 2009 16:01:22 +0000

Wow, losing a loved one is a very hard thing and pets really are like a member of the family. I couldn’t imagine having to put down two, let alone one of my pets.

In the end it seems to be better, as they’re no longer suffering… but it’s a hard thing to get over.

Best wishes…