I am so sorry for your loss I completely understand how you feel I have lost both of my german shepherds in the past 15 months and I am now facing the loss of my 3rd one to severe anemia. The only thing that will help you know is time.. I speak from experience when I say that eventually you will be able to remember the good times you had with Duke, I think it is better to allow yourself the right to grieve our pets deserve our tears our years with them are the best. I will be thinking of you and hope that you are feeling better soon. Only someone who has loved a pet can really understand your loss you are not alone in this.. Skysmom
Thank you for your words of encouragemen It has been very hard today is one week he is gone. Its just not the same. I fell very alone and still see his face. I trie to put on a good front at work but when i come home i go to my room and cry. some people do not understand the love of a dog but mine was there for me when none else was.................Thank you for your kindness
Oh, I'm so sorry to read this. What a terrible thing for you to have to go through. Sounds like something similar I went through with a cat some years ago. Did the Vet happen to think he had lung and/or heart problems? That may explain the symptoms you are describing.
I would think that 11 is a pretty good age for a Boston and that is getting up there for any breed. Unfortunately, I've lost dogs at much younger ages and not anywhere near their expected life spans. Animals, like people, can succumb to infections, diseases, etc at any age. I think it's wonderful you had him, and he had you, for all that time. He was certaily well loved and how lucky he was!!!
No, you will never forget what happened but time will ease the hurt you are feeling. Sometimes, we just have to accept that we can only do the best we can and the important thing is that you gave him a good life and lots of love.
I have been watching our 12 1/2 year old Greyhound slowing dying of Lymphoma. It is very sad but he is not in any pain at this time but I'm sure his passing is not far off. Will I always remember dealing with this? Of course and it will be a sad day when he is no longer with us. We get these beloved pets and have to realize that there is a very good chance we will outlive them. I like to feel that we are blessed to have been able to walk through this life, even for a while, with a beloved companion.
Hugs to you.