re: #85 makeitstop

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I lost my 16 year old spaniel about a month ago. I was fortunate to find a vet (an angel if there ever was one) who provides home end of life pet services including euthanasia. My precious boy felt no fear or discomfort, resting easily on his favorite blankie on our bed. The vet and her assistant were so caring and compassionate, giving us considerable time together to share our last goodbyes here in the privacy of our home. With her help, it was a final loving gift and moving experience. I cannot recommend enough choosing this option when possible - it made a world of difference.

Having been through this many times before, I opted to not have his ashes returned or his paw print made, though it was offered. Spreading ashes is, to me, just a repeat of the goodbye and too painful. His picture on my dresser that I see every night and first thing in the morning when I wake is enough to keep him alive in my heart (that’s still broken but getting better). I hope for all of us who have lost our dear ones recently that the grief is replaced by joyful memories soon.