Hello everyone.

I am overwhelmed by the responses to my post about my dear Lion. I wish I could reach out give all of you a hug. I want everyone to know that I really appreciate their kind words at such a bad time in my life. I've found support here that I could not find anywhere else.

I had not been back to this site for a few days because I was having a really hard time coping with the loss of my friend. I still can't look at a picture of him without getting upset. In fact, there's not a day that has gone by where I haven't cried over my baby.

Our pets may not be in our lives for very long, but they do teach us a lot while they are here. They teach us about patience, gratitude, and love. In their passing, they also teach us to deal with pain, and to hold on extra tight to those we love who are still here.