I am so glad to find this site and to be able to respond to your loss. I lost my Bandit, my collie mix of five years. He too died from a bowel obstruction. I was at home when my vet called and said the lower half of his bowel was gone. I couldn't afford to let Bandit suffer anymore. I am divorced single women 49 years old, I never could have any children. I wasn't able to adopt a pet until five years ago when I found Bandit, who was on his way to the pound. Bandit was such a positive force helping me to play, my hiking partner, my social buddy (everyone at my condo complex knew Bandit before they knew me). But now I feel so VERY alone. I keep crying and can't stop. I tried to call my family doc and even a therapist, but neither have taken the time to call me. I hurt so bad.
