How to deal with the grief

[Dixieland Dancer]

I'm sorry for your loss. I can fully relate as several of my past friends have crossed over. My very first Golden was accidentily run over by my dad at 3 months of age. It happened so quickly that I wasn't even sure what happened. She died within minutes of getting her to the vets. Although she was only with me for about a month, I still know she will be waiting for me when I pass on.

I use to question whether our pets would make it into heaven. So did my brother. When his first dog passed he was so stricken with grief. He asked the pastor of our church if he though dogs would be in heaven. His answer.... not a yes or no but... Heaven is a perfect place. Our Lord promised us that all our needs were being addressed. It's this simple....If you need your dog in heaven to be happy then your dog will be there! I personally know I need my dogs.

[MasonMom]

I love seeing the pictures of everyone elses dogs! They are all so beautiful. I really liked what someone said about there being dogs in heaven, if you need them to be there for it to be heaven, then they will be there. I definitely need them to be there. I always think of dogs as heaven on earth. You all probably know what I'm talking about, but when your with your dog you are completely at peace and happy.

I do have another dog, whom I love dearly, Darby. He's a little black dog, but God love him, he's rather neurotic. He's pretty much afraid of his own shadow and will only allow me and my kids and hubby to pet him. I'm sure we will one day get another dog, but not now.

Those 2 girls are mine and thank you for the compliment. Also, thank you all so very much for your friendship and support. Not everyone has a great love for pets and it's wonderful to go somewhere that everyone feels the way I do.

[primabella]

I am so very sorry for the loss of Carmen. She sounds like a wonderful dog. I hope you can take comfort in feeling that she is in Heaven waiting for you, and now you've got yourself a little guardian angel.

I would love to see some pictures and hear more about Darby too.

By the way, that is a beautiful picture of Carmen and your girls.

[todd]

sorry for your loss

[MasonMom]

Here's a picture of Darby with Carmen. Darby loves to sit on my lap and get pets. He is just so shy around most other people. He has some fear aggression, so I have to be really careful when others are around him. He was a rescue (as was Carmen). I don't know if he's just fearful by nature or if he was abused. If I'm holding him and he feels secure then others can pet him. He's never bit anyone, he just nips and runs when strangers come up to him.

[sabies]

So sorry to hear about Carmen. She was a beautiful dog and lucky to be so loved. She will certainly be watching over you and waiting for you.

PS Darby you are such a cutie - you don't have to be afraid of people!

[Pawsitive Thinking]

Darby is such a sweetie.....glad you have found friendship and comfort at PT - I only registeredlast week and am sooo glad I did x x

[Bigyummydog]

I'm so sorry for your loss... She was beautiful, and such a sweet face. I can't even bear to think about losing my MAXIMUS. I wish I had some comforting words. Again, so sorry.

Barbra