Oh, I am SO sorry to hear that Roxy is being called to the bridge so young! I know how painful this decision is, and how much you must be hurting right now - as is Roxy.

I recently lost my heart- dog, Tristan, to lymphoma in January. He was only 5, we had 'rescued' him at age 2 - so like you, we had only had him 3 short and precious years. We had fought his cancer with every possible treatment. However, like you are finding now, the time came when I had to face the hard truth that Tristan was telling me it was time to let him go. Because I DID love him so very much, The last gift I could give him was to let him die peacefully, without pain, held close and loved, by the person who loved him best - me.

There are people who will tell you that animals have no souls - I pity those people, because they have obviously never truly known the love, joy and devotion that comes from sharing your life with a pet. I can't believe that God could create such loving andloyal creatures and not provide them with some reward for the gift of love that they share with us.

Hold Roxy tonite, and love her, let your tears flow - and she will probably kiss them away if she is able. Tomorrow, set her free - free to cross the Rainbow Bridge - with no more pain or confusion - to wait for you.

Though we can't be there in person to support you at this sad time - know that I and everyone else here on the board will be thinking of you and Roxy thru this sad night and morning - and will be with you, holding you both in our hearts and prayers.

may you both find the peace you deserve


hugs,

Laura