goldenlover

mamacat, Thank you for your post. This is our first Halloween without our precious golden retriever Bonnie, who died one month ago from hemangiosarcoma. It was hard because every year the kids loved to pet her when they came to the door. Sometimes we stayed out on the porch with her to hand out the candy. She loved little children, and they loved her. We are slowly adjusting to life without her. It helps to share stories on these bulletin boards. All the support from others means a lot.

Brutey's Mom, I am so sorry for your pain. I know what you mean about missing your dog terribly, and trying to imagine having another. We just lost our dog Tuesday morning, Sept. 28. She was diagnosed only a week before with hemangiosarcoma (a cancer of the blood vessels of the spleen), which had already spread to her liver. She took a real bad turn Tuesday morning while we were getting ready for our day, and I knew it was time to put her down. We couldn't let her suffer. The pain of losing her has been almost unbearable. If this hurts so badly, I can't imagine experiencing the loss of my daughter or husband, parents, or siblings. It's good that you are using these message boards to express your grief. I feel a little bit better each time I express my feelings, through writing, and through talking with others who understand. My prayers are with you, and I'm sure we'll start adjusting to life without our precious pups, but it will take time.