Sad news

Thanks, Tia Mary.

Thanks, Elly.

Thanks, Amy. I'm sure he is with all of the others at the Bridge, and especially with Tuppence, whom he adored.

Thanks, Kim. You also are one of the few who met Dexter -- and you also met Tuppence. I know Dexter is feeling so much better now that his hips and age aren't bothering him; my sadness is selfish, I know.

Thanks so much, Pat. He truly was one of the good guys, and I know he's better off now. It's just hard not to be sad.

Thanks, Pauline. I'm not dogless at the moment, since last February we adopted little Bisou. I don't know yet whether we'll try to find another dog, too, but we're going to think about it.

Thanks so much, Patti.

Thanks, Cindy.

Thanks, Polly. And, my goodness, he certainly was furry. And fluffy.

Oh Sandy, I'm so sorry Gen

Sandy, I'm *so sorry for your loss. It's astounding how much it hurts to lose a furbaby. Please know that you're in my thoughts and prayers.

--Heidi

On Tue, 4 Nov 2008 21:35:40 -0500, Sunny wrote (in article ):

Thank You Sunny. This is beautiful. Made me cry thinking of my DDH and his love for his dogs.

Lee

rarebirdyatverizondotnet

Park Ridge, NJ

On Tue, 4 Nov 2008 20:39:15 -0500, Sandy wrote (in article ):

I have been blessed with the love of pets and their loss. I know your pain at the loss of your beloved Dexter. He now resides in your heart, a warm memory that will last forever.

Lee

rarebirdyatverizondotnet

Park Ridge, NJ

No Sandy, your sadness isn't selfish. It's just hard to let go of a part of the family and that's what our pets are - part of the family. I often think of Pookie Bear and Sarge with sadness, guilt and happiness all rolled into one big ball of emotion. Sadness that I want them to still be here with us even though I know they were suffering, guilt for having to make the decision to let them go and happiness because I do have the wonderful memories of them both and I can always take out the pictures and look at them anytime I want. So if the sadness is selfish then I'm right there in that boat with you sharing the paddle. Having met both Dexter and Tuppence and knowing what wonderful dogs they were, I'm sad for the loss too. I will certainly miss getting to lay on the floor and play them while you and visit on future trips.

Many hugs, Mika

Thanks, Lee -- you're so right.

Thanks, Heidi. "Astounding" is a perfect word for it -- though I'm not really surprised, since I've lost several since I've been an adult.

Thanks, Gen.

Thanks again, Kim.

(((((Sandy))))) It's sooo hard to let a fur-baby go, and harder yet not to be able to be with them. But, Dexter is no longer suffering, and I'm sure your DH went through a lot of pain to make that decision. Bet your Tuppence was at the bridge to welcome (a now-healthy) Dexter.... and they will wait for you (romping freely about in the meantime!)

ME-Judy