txbarclay

Thank you so much for all of the kind words! It helps a lot to hear other people who have gone through the same things. Things are getting a little better each day. Still miss her but I think I always will. I too struggled with knowing if I will see her again....I was told in the past that pets don't go to heaven. I know our God is loving and I now believe that she will indeed be there with many others. That is comforting to me. I want to thank everyone for your support during this difficult time. It has meant a lot to me and helped me tremendously.

Thank you for the kind words. I am sorry for the loss of your animal. I too have cried more tears than i knew possible. I consider myself a ''manly man'' and I am not ashamed to cry but goodness! I didn't think I would be this bad! I know things will get better. I managed to arrange for her body to be cremated today. It took about two hours of crying to work up the nerve. I just never thought I would take it this hard. I am in a deep depression and can't even eat. Its good to talk to people who have gone through this. I think it helps a lot. We have another dog who was her best friend. She is in deep mourning as well....hasn't eaten anything or drank since it happened. I worry about her as well. Thanks for the articles....I will definitely read them. Again, thank you so much for your caring words. It means a great deal.

Yesterday I had to make the decision to put my dog to sleep. She was only 5 yrs old. In September we found out that she had Boxer Cardio Myopathy. Basically her heart was struggling and it would at times cause her to pass out. Since September we have been going to the vet regularly and taking meds. All seemed to be going good. Then yesterday she passed out and lost control of her bladder. I took her immediately to the vet. Throughout the day she struggled. She could barely get up. I had to make a decision and it still haunts me. I was with her the entire time. The doc assured me that this was the right decision but I am struggling mightily. I feel like I gave up on her. I am taking this extremely bad. I never thought it would be this hard. Last night my wife said I woke her up because I was crying in my sleep. I just don't know how to handle this. I know others have been through this so if anyone can give me advice on helping me I would greatly appreciate it. I miss her so deeply. Blake