Oh, Anna & Mark, I am so sorry about the loss of your Emerson. I too can remember when you first got him and so many pictures of him and Malone. What a shock to find he is gone and gone so quickly! All of us here are so aware of how awful it is to lose a pet that becomes as much a part of your family as your children are. And what a devestating loss it is when one of them goes to the bridge. I hope they find the answers as to why he died so other pets may benefit from it and someone else might be spared a loss.

I read your whole post through as well as everyone elses. I think it is great that you can share with us what Emerson meant to you and post how you are feeling. You and your family will be in our thoughts and prayers. RIP Emerson!