Emotional eating

Kevin~ Thanks. You are right, 14 years is a good run. She was my first "baby" and the only family dog my kids have known. My oldest son held her while she fell asleep and just seeing him do that broke my heart. I've got my shake, and I'm going to make it through. Today we are digging up all the pictures we've got of Muffin and plastering them onto the fridge. We've got a good gallery going! Sandra

Sandra; I have "children" who are human and "children" who are pets. They all hold a special place in my heart. When my husband called me at work to tell me our eldest dog passed away, I was crushed. I wanted to be home with her when she passed to tell her goodbye. I am glad that you got to tell your puppy goodbye! The healing will start and you will find another puppy to fill the void like we did!

Sandra I am sorry for your loss. My thougts and prayers are with you and your family. We had our dog for 12 years when I was young and she got really sick and we had to let her go so I feel your loss. That was the first time I seen my dad cry. Debbie M still fighting

Sandra- I am sooooooooo sorry for the loss of your dog I know how hard that decision was. Just know she isnt suffering anymore and running around in doggie heaven all happy watching over you and your family .. Take care- Shannon

Sandra, I have to agree with everyone else. Our pets are our childern. It is a terrible thing to lose one. The pictures on the fridge is a very good idea. Take care and you have my ddepest sympathy. Brenda

Sandra I lost my beloved cat in December right before Christmas. I had Bubbz from the age of 16 until now. I love him more than my husband. He was there for me when I was alone, when I lived far away and had no family, and he loved me no matter what I looked like. It was a tough blow for me. Bubbz had cancer and a tumor formed on his intestines and got really large. The vet tried to go in and remove it but the cancer had spread to surrounding areas. I decided to bring him home for the holidays and then take him the beginning of the week to have him put down. Not more than 8 minutes after leaving the vet they called to say that he died on the table while they were bringing him out of surgery. I collapsed and screamed right there in my house. My husband came home (who is my rock) and I just ran outside and fell to the ground screaming that he died. I felt horrible about the whole thing. I still cry today over this loss. I know he is in a better place but it is still very difficult. I had him cremated and he is on my nightstand and with me everyday. I am a very emotional eater when it comes to stress too. I still have some very rough days, we just moved and I hate leaving the old house behind and the memories I have of him there, although he would have loved the new house. I got through it by keeping myself busy, reading a book, or getting on here to read boards. Something to motivate me so that I did not think about eating. You can get through this I know you can. It was so hard for me. My vet sent me a poem called the rainbow bridge where it states that your pet is in heaven waiting for you to arrive and when you do you both will cross the rainbow bridge to one another. If you do a search for it on the internet I am sure you can find it. Email me anytime if you want to chat. I am here for you. Suzanne 300/155/150

I am sitting here with tears rolling down my face. I know what both of you have gone through, I had a cat named Tabby that was by my side during my back surgeries and he passed away just 3 years ago today. Just so you know....you can love again....little Obie made his way into our hearts about a year later, yes we needed to heal before we did this again, but Obie is my little cuddle kitten and watches over me (he is my grandcat!!) I just love him. You both are in my thoughts and prayers in this difficult time. Jill & Obie