Pet Bereavement Support Group
The loss of a pet or animal to which one has become emotionally bonded can be an intense loss, comparable with the death of a loved one. Whilst there is strong evidence that animals can feel such loss for other animals, this community focuses on human feelings, when an animal is lost, dies or otherwise is departed.
This past December 16, 2006, my brother and I had to make the decision to put (my parents and my) black labrador retriever to sleep at the age of 11. She had hip dysplaysia, cancer of the liver and her heart was slowing down. My parents were out of the country on a vacation when it happened. Sara (black lab) was a great compaion to us all. She used to fetch my dad's slippers, bring the paper to my mom, play with our other dog Hannah,loved to swim in our backyard pool. I still miss her in my heart and Hannah (my other dog age 8) and Stormy (cat age 2), miss her also. Five weeks ago tomorrow, my parents and I picked up a black lab puppy named Abigail (Abby)we call her. She is three months old and even though we have her to keep Hannah and Stormy company, there is that spot in my heart still missing Sara. Abby has learned to bring my dad his slippers, play with Hannah etc. She is going to be a GREAT dog.
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theatre and I are there already. I'm having a very berry tea with crackers, cheese and cherry tomatoes and she's having a joint with some beer and we're both on really comfy recliners on thick pile carpet. we need some help with the decor if anyone is around??
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I'm trying to exercise daily. I was doing fairly well until I sprained my ankle 2 weeks ago but now I'm getting back on the horse. Today I walked over a mile with my arm weights that are about 22lbs total. I was out of shape and it was hard on my arms. I also did my 30 situps. I'm also going to drink a lot of water and try to eat healthy. I do tend to have a sweet tooth but I'm cutting...
we try to make our dog fetch things like a frisbe, but we are still working on that
But I am sad with you as you miss Sara.
This will be our first Christmas holiday without our baby doll...my heart is with you...