At the funeral of my youth

[medusasowl]

I've tried a few times to respond to all your loving support in the last post, but everytime I do I start crying again. Thank you so much... I know so many of you have been through this too, and understand how hard this is

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[moonandserpent]

My thoughts are with you.

[medusasowl]

They're so much to us, aren't they? so many things... as hard as it is to lose them, I feel sorry for people who don't get to experience animals as family members. Thank you.

[zenbunny]

{{big hugs}} and belated bittersweet birthday wishes.
My Bub has been gone for 14 years but I still think about him all the time and talk to him like he's still with me. I can't imagine not thinking of one's animals as children/family members!
My thoughts are with you, Karen and Cleo.
(And omg, that is so awesome of Daphne!)

[medusasowl]

*hugs back* Thank you, and I feel exactly the same way. Even though its hard to lose them, every critter family member is so worth it. Daphne is so amazingly sweet, what a good bunny. The little den mother, always.

[dahliablue]

I was with my last dog when we decided it was time for her to go to the bridge. I'd had her 16 years. I don't regret being with her, as painful as it was. I truly believe she understood I was doing the best thing for her.

My heart absolutely goes out to you and Karen through this. I know it's so very difficult.

I feel your blessed Cleo will be greeted by my menagerie waiting at the bridge.

*Huge Hug*

[medusasowl]

Cleo was never so calm on the way to the vet as she was when we took her... she knew, I think, and was ready. Our wonderful vet even gave me a big hug. It was the right thing... a very peaceful and quick way to go. I don't regret it at all, but god I miss her like hell.

*major hugs!* Thank you

[purpleivey]

I'll keep all of you in my thoughts. I'm glad Karen can be with you for it.

I cried when I read your first post and had to go into the next room and kiss Murphy and Miso just because. I know this'll be really tough for you - please know that I'm thinking of you.

That's very sweet about Daphne. Murphy and Miso sometimes fight like... either dogs and cats, or siblings, take your pick - but they always know when the other is feeling bad and will try to comfort them.

Take care of yourself. *love and sympathy*

[medusasowl]

Thank you so much. It's very hard, 18 years and now suddenly... god, very hard. And yes, a lot of people don't give animals enough credit for how much they understand and feel for us and each other. I love that my flist is full of wonderful people who do get it.

<3