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Originally Posted by lovsthosebigdogs
Thanks, Everyone, for all the loving posts. It's been really quiet here except for the whinig/crying my greyhound is doing (even in his sleep). We are trying to get through one day at a time the best we can. Your compassion really helps and is much appreciated.
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When I lose a pet, I feel for a while like my heart has been ripped out. And my remaining dog grieves with me. Dogs are such wonderful creatures and offer unconditional love no matter what. It helps me if I set up a little "memorial area" with some pictures, a candle, the Rainbow Bridge poem, cards from friends. It somehow makes me feel better to honour my pet, and I find that rituals help me say goodbye.
When we lose a pet, we usually wait a few months before even considering getting another. I've always felt it was a respectful thing to do, but I don't feel that way any longer. We had to sadly euthanize Brutus in March of 2009 because of a brain tumour. A week later, we heard about LolliPop, a rescue, who had already had four homes in three years. She needed a forever home. We adopted her. It helped ease the pain. It helped Biggins to have a new playmate. And I know Brutus is sitting in that great dog house in the sky and smiling.