Patricia C

Thank you Carol Ann. The vet's office called and said Cowboy's ashes are ready to be picked up. I'm not ready for that now.

Rachel. I am sorry for your loss. I still need help. I am crying all the time and angry much of the time.

My beautiful dog Cowboy has died after 17 years. Every morning he would come into my bedroom and lick my face. When he was too arthritic to jump on the bed, I would slide down onto the floor to get my morning kiss. Whenever I was sad, he would stay by my side and comfort me no matter how loud I was or how long it took. I've had 4 dogs over the years - all great dogs - but none so affectionate.

With my other dogs, I cried and mourned before they died. But with Cowboy, he was such a happy dog up until 2 days before he died. I was always so happy to hold him and kiss his sweet head that I didn't cry - I just gave thanks every day that he was with me. Now that he is gone I can't stop crying. It's been 2 weeks and I can't stop crying. None of my friends has made any effort to comfort me. I can't pretend that everything is OK. I wish someone would understand how much I hurt.