I had to put my 13 year-old baby Tasha to sleep 3 days ago. It was so hard. Even my vet and the vet tech cried. It was comforting to know that she was surrounded by love when she went. My problem now is that I have this huge emptiness in my heart and I feel like I can't love my other dogs as much as I used to. Tasha was my cornerstone. Always there for me, always so patient and kind, always smiling. I loved to listen to her breathe when we fell asleep. I have 3 other dogs and I don't feel complete any more. Tasha was the only one I had since puppyhood. The others were God's gifts to me. All 3 of them had beem abandoned and I found them at different times in my life. I just don't feel the love for them all that I used to. Is it because I'm afraid to love that much any more? Or is it a normal part of grieving that will go away?
