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by: Coral (UK)

Hi Becky. I lost my canine soulmate Ralph who is also on this site on 5th Nov 2011. He was 14. I had to put him to sleep, which I did not want to do, but he was in a lot of pain. 15 months on I still miss him with every beat of my heart and up until recently would sob my heart out for my boy. I was devastated. I then contacted an Animal Communicator (pet psychic) and whether you believe in that or not, what she told me gave me comfort beyond words that I had done the right thing. Don't get me wrong, I still shed tears for my boy but I now celebrate his life and not his death. The things she told me she couldn't have known. She told me Ralph was an old soul who had been here many times before, but this time he had come home to stay with me because he was happy. I have had signs he is around me. She said he didn't want me to be sad anymore, he had wanted me to stop for a while. She also told me that Ralph said illness didn't slow me down, time did, my folks just helped me on my way, that's all. I was worn out, tired and in pain. This has brought me so much comfort. I don't think we ever truly get over losing our furry babies but I just think the loss gets easier to bear over time. Your Rufus would be devastated to see how upset you are, that's what moved me on with my grief over Ralph. Live your life like he's still be your side as there's a good chance he is. Do good for other animals who aren't lucky enough to have loving homes in his honor. That's what I do for Ralph and it helps with the pain, knowing he'll be proud of me. I hope you find some peace soon.
You are among friends here who understand your grief.
Coral x
I truly feel your loss!
by: Anonymous

As a fellow Shih Tzu owner, I really feel your pain. I am also going through the same thing. I have to put my dog down tomorrow because he's suffering from a tumor that's making deficating impossible. Surgery will be too painful for him, as it tends to grow back (this is the 5th time it came back).

Just thinking about putting him down makes me burst into tears. But we are doing the right thing. We are being selfish and bearing the pain so they can go peacefully. Believe me, I can feel your pain and loss, because I also wake up in tears and cry throughout the day, not knowing how to bear with the pain.

I just want you to know you are not alone, that I feel your pain. Be strong.
I truly really understand your loss!!
by: Annie

As a fellow Shih Tzu owner, I totally commiserate with you over your loss. I, too, am going through the same situation right now. I will be putting my dog, Dusty, down in one day. He's developed a reoccurring tumor that's constricting his ability to deficate. Surgery would be too painful, and his tumor will most likely return.

Instead of putting him through the pain of surgery, I decided to make the most difficult decision of my life and put him to sleep. Just the thought of this will send me to tears. He's still here next to me, but for his sake, I need to end his suffering. The thought of never seeing him follow me around the house hurts.

I know exactly how you feel. I wake up crying about him, cry throughout the day, and go to sleep crying about him. I know I must be selfless to let him go. I totally understand the pain you are going through. You made the right decision to end your dog's suffering. I hope this helps you realize that you are not alone, that many people are going through the same grief as you. We need to be strong, and know that our pets are better off this way, that we are making the ultimate sacrafice by letting them go peacefully.

It is very therapeutic to write postings to release your grief, as that is what I am doing right now. Hang in there...I know I will have months of grieving ahead of me, but I know one day, I will wake up, finally happy again. I will miss my Dusty very much, but I am doing this in love for him. I sympathise with you very much and wish you the best!

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