Violet,

I'm sorry I didn't reply sooner but I've had to re-register AGAIN. I was Tanya14, then Tanya1414 and now Tanya&Hans. I am so sorry about Rebel. I lost my boxer, Rocky, suddenly on May 7th. I truly understand what you are going through. All I can say is that it takes time. I no longer cry myself to sleep. I no longer think about the last hour of his life but now think of all the good times we had. There are support groups that meet monthly for grieving pet owners. This really helped me to talk to people that were going through the same pain. I also have another dog and he is still grieving. He's very lonely. Give Roxy lots and lots of love and attention. The good news is I'm going to look at puppies this weekend. Maybe in time you can do the same. Time heals. A week after I lost Rocky, one of my best friends was killed in a car accident. They were the worst 2 weeks of my life. But, we have to keep going, keep moving on. We are still alive and we have to live every day like it's our last. My prayers are with you and please try and think of the good times. You loved him so much and he had a wonderful life, even if it was cut too short. Feel free to e-mail me if you want to talk or vent. Take care and remember it WILL get better.

Tanya