So sad, but I find I'm one of them

Oh, Lizanne, Thanks so much! He was an old grump (and had been for years), but he was my sweet grump. I know you get it.

I am so, so, so sorry.  Grieving a pet is sometimes harder than grieving a person -- many don't understand the profoundness of that loss.  Know that I am thinking of you, and if anything positive can come from this it's that you're actually feeling your feelings, as ****ty as they are.

You're right. It's a very good thing to feel the feelings rather than stuff them down. I'm very grateful for that. Thank you.

I'm so sorry you lost your friend. 

Thanks, Grim.

So sorry for your loss.  I to am doggie person. Lay month had to put my 18 yr old down.  Since i do dogs in 2s I had some solice.  

Hang in there. Prayers for your strength.  

You have my sincerest sympathy too as I adore doggies and actually prefer them to people most times. At least this proves you have a huge heart! I guess we have to allow the pain to enjoy good things in life. After you have grieved awhile maybe you can give another little fur baby a home so it can share your love too. I fully believe we will see our fur friends again one day. I have several waiting for me and I love them all!

I'm so sorry for your loss.  :(

I am so sorry for your loss. My pup is definitely a member of the family. In fact the kids always joke that if I ever have to chose between my dog and my kids that they are in trouble. Be gentle to yourself during this time of grieving. 

I feel just awful for you - losing a dog is so painful.  I can't even mention this to my husband, because he still feels the loss of his Cairn from 30 years ago.  They must be a very special breed.  

You're doing a brave (and smart) thing by talking about it here instead of eating to try to numb the feelings.  I hope all the comments from this forum will give you strength, as you have done for so many of us.