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Thank you all so much for your kind comments (here and on our friend’s blog) and emails on our recent posts about aging pets and pet loss. We are sharing the condolences and advice directly with our friends who need it.
Here are a few of the most poignant remarks for you to share, in case you or anyone you know is dealing with this issue. As the first comment (from a very wise dog) suggests, knowing we are not alone can ease the pain:
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“I have noticed that when sad humans help others (with pet loss), the sadness alleviates some.”
“… I completely believe they tell us when it’s time, all we have to do is pay attention. I love how you have been saying about making the decision to take away our pets pain and take it into our hearts and let them go. It’s a beautiful metaphor.”
“Our pets, with their short lives, are our Beloved Heartbreakers.”
“May you feel some consolation that you labored with love for him and he knows it.”
“…I dread the day I have to make a decision. I know they will help me.”
“As you described above, the good-bye time, if you are lucky enough to have it, is a treasured memory. Thank you for offering support to others and tackling this difficult subject. Typing through early morning tears…and grateful for all the memories.”
“Duke will never leave you as he will always be in your heart.”
“We snuggled on the bed with him one last time… told him heaven doesn’t have pain… we told him how he would again have his strong muscles that he lost months ago.”
“and now they are free from pain and we will see them again one day!!”
“I’ve lost my share of animals and know it feels like we lose a piece of (ourselves). “
The final remark from Linda, who lost her Duke less than a week ago and inspired these recent posts, sums it all up pretty well:
“as hard as it’s been I wouldn’t change anything for the world… I will love him forever.”
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