Not sure what to say...other than I am devastated.

[Chako]

Thanks everyone for the kind thoughts. It is getting a little easier...just a little mind you. I am just starting to not look down to make sure I did not step on her whenever I move around. Some other habits are harder to eliminate. I still sometime find myself thinking to feed her at first morning wake. Yeah...all in all I am doing ok.

[Grant Lamontagne]

Thanks for sharing Dan.  I am sorry I am late to this thread.

I can say that you did the right thing, I can say that things will get better, but as I am sure you know, nothing anyone says will help.  In the end, you just have to go through the grieving process, and try to concentrate on the life you gave her instead of the life you have lost.  Easier said than done I know.

I've always had multiple dogs, for a variety of reasons, and when one passes, I know that the other one still needs me, more than ever, and I have to stay strong for the one that is still going.  There are other things in your life that need you to keep it together, and I know you will, and I hope that you will also allow yourself the opportunity to break down when needed.

Again, as I am sure you know, the hard part isn't the loss, the hard part is the days and weeks that follow as you find toys or furballs, or just step over a loved one that is no longer there and it all comes crashing back to you.

Hang in there man.  The best I can say is that while things may never be the same, they can, in time be good again.

Def

[Chako]

Thanks Def. Been through this a few times unfortunately. Never gets easier though.

[gerleatherberman]

Sorry I'm so late to offer some sympathy, Chako.

Good to read you are managing, but I know it still hurts. Even with my new pup, I still miss my old one. Time does heal, but not cure. Remember the good stuff and times she was happy. 

[Chako]

Thanks. I just spent a few hours combing through my photo archives and copied every photo I have of both cats. I think it is time I print off a few and frame them to hang on a wall.

[Syncop8r]

I'm sorry to hear of your loss Chako. It's never easy making the decision and you can't help but regret it, even though you know deep down what is right. I had to do it for this dude years ago.

A friend recently had to get her cat put down too and I suggested she put a picture of him somewhere he would often hang out.

[chip]

I have just seen this post, sorry you lost your friend.
Losing a pet is a terribly sad time. I hope in time you go on to rescue another as there are no shortage of wonderful animals in need of a good home.

[Grant Lamontagne]

Thanks Def. Been through this a few times unfortunately. Never gets easier though.

No, it does not, and, to be honest, hard as it is, I hope it never does.

A couple of months ago I took my Daisy to the vet for the very last time, but fortunately we were able to find... well... not a solution, but something that could drastically improve her quality of life, and she came back home with me safe and sound.  I know her days are still numbered, but I am taking every opportunity to let that big old b*tch know that I appreciate every day she is still around.

I got lucky, and I realize that these chances don't come along every day.

Def

[Whoey]

Sorry to hear this Dan, been there twice myself in the past couple years, it was really tough saying goodbye, but knowing at least you gave them the best life they could have and limit the suffering has to count for something.