2 days ago, we had to put my dog of 15 yrs to sleep. Kissy Face was the most loving and sweetest thing. These past 2 days have been really hard. Expecting to wake up and see her there in the living room floor asleep. How do you cope with losing such an important part of your life. What should I do?
*~Bekah~*

I just put down my baby Morgan Mae on Oct 8th. She too was 15 years old. She was blind, had doggy Alzheimer's, her spine was deteriorating caused weekness in her hind legs. It was time-there wa no cure. But you already know this.

I cried for a week. I still choke up thinking of her. I understand what you mean when you said you expect Kissy Face to be lying in the living room. I keeping looking behind me to avoid stepping on Morgie. She's still there and it hurts all over again when I realize she isnt.

I believe part of coping with this lose is remembering. Remember the good and the bad. The good will make you smile and laugh but the bad is also necessary for balance. It takes time and tears to mend a broken heart. I've put Morgie's thing away and that seemed to help a little. I also rearranged my room so I don't have the constant reminder of her not being in her favorite spot.

Hang in there - grieving is natural and painful.

To the both of you, my condolances. My 'son' is 15 1/2. He too is having a hard time with arthritus, back. But as long as he is able to be himself, he will be by my side. I pray for him to go in his sleep, but should I have to make 'that decision' I will because i love him so and won't keep him here past his time. Wouldn't we want that for anyone that we love? For the both of you and anyone else that has lost a loved one, search "rainbow bridge". All of our 'kids' go there and wait for us. It is a beautiful place, as the story goes. When you have read it, i hope it brings you all some comfort. peace-open heart, cacique's mom