stacy, i am sorry for reading so late...i was wrapped up in the wtc crisis....but our hearts go out to you....i feel for your loss...i have been there,please take comfort that you were with her and comforting her in her last hours,,,she was not alone...now she has crossed the rainbow bridge and is waiting for you healthy and happy!!i must say...karen wrote a beautiful verse for you and your beautiful fur child...i cried after reading your post...then when i was gaining composure...i read her verse...it was a beautiful epitaph...and sent me right back into tears....i have read all the posts on pet talk now...and i want to reiterate...if there is even a small way i can help....as i said earlier.....you are already in my prayers......so if you need anything else...i will be here.....my e-mail is on my profile....if you just need to talk,,,e-mail me i will give you my phone...we are here to support you.... the deli dog