My best friend died last night.

[Tristessa 11]

I'm so sorry for all of your losses. I don't know what I'll do when the time comes for my basset to go. She's getting up there and has been getting sicker and sicker. I get teary just thinking about it. Her and my boston are my babies (that listen to what I say and don't talk back. Ok, well my boston *does* give me attitude. Hehe.)

Big hugs to you all.

[sistasassy 6]

hockeyson, I am so very sorry. My heart is so sad with yours right now. It is all so fresh. Everytime I close my eyes, I see her. I am always catching my mind wandering to her.

I thank everyone so much for their encouraging words of love, compassion, and understanding for us and our losses. It means more than you can know.

On an upbeat note, my hubby felt so sad for me and my oldest son that he made a trip to the local animal care center and came home with two new members to our family. We now have two beautiful new puppies that are such a handful. We will now be able to give back to our beloved Jesse by passing on the love she gave to us to these two new pups. One puppy, Tyson is a 4 mo. old lab/shepherd/chow mix who is sweet as a button. Our second, Stella is a 9-12 mo. old lab/shepherd/chow mix (Tyson will be much bigger than her) who is so very loving.

They are both as crazy as can be and just love to play all day long. No one could ever replace Jesse but we are finding that we can go on. These little critters are making it easier to lift our heads out of the tears and putting smiles back on our faces.

You can see pictures of Jesse, Tyson, and Stella at the following link.

Teri Benham's Photos - Tyson and Stella | Facebook

[SunnyRachel 7]

I'm sending you big hugs and healing thoughts. I hope that you will find peace and comfort all around you.

With deepest sympathy,

Rachel

[HeavensAngel1978 0]

My heart goes out to you and your family for your loss. Some people never understand that our pets are just as much a family memeber as our children. It's perferctly okay to cry. I can tell just by your post how much you really loved your best friend. I have a miniture tea cup chiuahaha (s/p ?) and i love him very much, so i completely understand what you are feeling. I will pray that god comforts you now and always.