Originally posted by slick

I'm sure learning alot from you Debbie. To be honest, I've never had to make "the decision" and when the time comes for Speckles (and I hope that isn't for a couple of years yet) I'll remember what you and other Pet Talkers went through and what they did to help them cope.
Slick, I sure hope that day doesn't come for a long long long time too. But I have to say that no matter how you prepare yourself, it's still going to hit you like a ton of bricks. I thought I had been preparing myself for the last 3 1/2 years - ever since I found out his kidneys were failing. I did the same like you and tried to learn from everyone here who lost a beloved pet. Ok, I have to admit that it does help somewhat, but having to deal day in and day out with not having him here is really hard - and that's what you can't prepare for. Even when he was sick I was worried and trying to prepare myself, but he was still here and I could still go down and snuggle with him, or smooch on him, so even that didn't help.

I know you are strong and you will make it through that awful day when you have to, just like I have to make it through this, but like I say, I sure hope that day doesn't come for a looooong time.

{{{hugs}}} to you because I know what you're going through too.