Oh man...

Maybe you've heard this type of story too many times, but my parents just came back from the vet, and they had to put my oldest dog to sleep.

I've had him for most of my life. He was a good dog. I'll miss him so much...

I'm like a rock compared to my mom, who's actually crying. I'm in a state of sadness, but I'm not sad enough to cry. It's weird.

Anyway, I just needed to let that out. He's in a much happier situation now.

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So sorry, gav.

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so sorry to hear sweetie!

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Thanks for your support, you guys. My mom and I were talking on the way to dinner and she said that the vet said it was probably cancer, and that he had a tumor on his leg. Now we know a definite answer, which is always a sense of comfort if you know what I mean...

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Gav, good vibes coming your way. There is nothing harder than that. My heart is heavy for you.

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I'm so sorry! Giving up a pet is like losing a best friend. Keep strong, and I'll hug my guide dog for you!

Just this side of heaven is a place called Rainbow Bridge.

When an animal dies that has been especially close to someone here, that pet goes to Rainbow Bridge.
There are meadows and hills for all of our special friends so they can run and play together.
There is plenty of food, water and sunshine, and our friends are warm and comfortable.

All the animals who had been ill and old are restored to health and vigor; those who were hurt or maimed are made whole and strong again, just as we remember them in our dreams of days and times gone by.
The animals are happy and content, except for one small thing; they each miss someone very special to them, who had to be left behind.

They all run and play together, but the day comes when one suddenly stops and looks into the distance. His bright eyes are intent; His eager body quivers. Suddenly he begins to run from the group, flying over the green grass, his legs carrying him faster and faster.

You have been spotted, and when you and your special friend finally meet, you cling together in joyous reunion, never to be parted again. The happy kisses rain upon your face; your hands again caress the beloved head, and you look once more into the trusting eyes of your pet, so long gone from your life but never absent from your heart.

Then you cross Rainbow Bridge together....

Author unknown...

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Elphaba, I'm crying uncontrolably now. Thank you very much.

Seriously, that was beautiful, if heartwrenching.

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you should read some of the memorials on the site........taz, talk about sad.

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