Zoee 1/12/05 - 9/18/14

[Catty1]

Cindy, Cindy, Cindy - I am so so sorry! Your absolutely did the right thing but how horribly sudden and heartbreaking! {{{hugs}}} to you and I wish you and Bruce healing.

[Taz_Zoee]

Thank you so much everyone. This is a very tough time. I've never dealt with a sudden loss like this.
I came to work today, so it's sort of normal for me. However, Bruce works from home so he is there feeling the emptiness and seeing Taggart all alone.
It will hit me like this too over the weekend.
Our big concern right now is Taggart. Yes he was fine while Zoee was gone for a year, but this is permanent. He was mopey for that year too. We don't want him to be too depressed.
Some say dogs don't get depressed, but I beg to differ. Bruce's mom is a grievance counselor and she said they've prescribed medications for dogs suffering after their owner passes away.
We aren't jumping into getting another dog by any means. But he will be our priority to make sure he is ok. Next weekend he gets to go stay with his cousins for three days while we are away. My poor mom will feel this at that time when Zoee is not with her as she usually is when we leave.

I knew I would get the support from my Pet Talk family. You all can relate to what I am going through.

[Karen]

Thank you so much everyone. This is a very tough time. I've never dealt with a sudden loss like this.
I came to work today, so it's sort of normal for me. However, Bruce works from home so he is there feeling the emptiness and seeing Taggart all alone. .

Do give dear Taggart an extra hug from me, please! We know for certain animals do grieve, as well as being empathetic about our feelings. Tell Bruce we're thinking of him, too. !

[Taz_Zoee]

Do give dear Taggart an extra hug from me, please! We know for certain animals do grieve, as well as being empathetic about our feelings. Tell Bruce we're thinking of him, too. !

Will do, thank you.

[chocolatepuppy]

I'm so sorry for your loss of Zoee. She was a beauty and will live forever in your heart.

I had a similar situation with a dog years ago. He was fine one night, next night at EMG vet and putting him to sleep.

[lolli94]

So sorry! Zoee was a gorgeous girl, and so very loved! Hugs to all of you!

[dukedogsmom]

So very sorry. We're never prepared for this moment. I know how your heart is breaking. She was a beautiful girl.

[mrspunkysmom]

Happy Birthday, Zoee.

[Taz_Zoee]

I don't know why, but something compelled me to come write here today. I was just sitting here working away and tears just filled my eyes. Sometimes I just think of letting you go.
I always say I could never cry on command. But I think I could now. All I have to do is think of that night we had to say goodbye. Oh geez, now I am bawling here at work.

I am always comparing Zeplyn to you. I know I shouldn't do that. Like Bruce says.......she's not Zoee. You were MY first dog ever. Sure we had dogs growing up, but I never had one I called MINE.

Ok, I just had to let that out. Now I must go fix my make up!

[Taz_Zoee]

.....I had to say goodbye. We still talk about you all the time. "Remember when Zoee would do this, or Zoee would have loved (or hated) that."
The dogs got skunked Friday morning and we brought up the 2 times you were skunked. The first time the worst.

It's so strange that it doesn't feel like it's been 3 years since you've been gone. But at the same time it feels like we've had Zeplyn for much longer than just 3 years.
I always wonder what it would have been like to have you and Zeplyn together.

I will turn on your sentsy warmer tonight in your honor (plus it will help with the skunk smell in the house).

Love you Zo dog!!!