[Believe51]

Dearest Liz, I am so sorry for the loss of your dear Red. I know how this pain can sear a hole right in your heart. Knowing this I wish I could make it better for you. With time you may want to adopt another dog; your heart will let you know when you are ready. I do know the void you are experiencing right now and there is no loss like this.

Three weeks before my husband was diagnosed we were taking a ride talking, crying. Our female cat Casey was a bit under the weather and we were booking an appointment for her; we knew it was not good. And yes Liz, she had a primary breast cancer, go figure!! We never knew she was ill. She had taken me from the depths of depression and helped me to heal from a very bad car accident. I was out of work for 2 years and slowly sold my entire catering business with much hurt. It was her who helped me to live through my health issues and to become the new person I was now after selling the business! It is so wonderful the role they play in our lives and hearts.

Pets are amazing people aren't they?? They are people with fur (smiling). It has been 18 months without her here but we talk about her almost daily. Thanks for making me take a moment to share your pain of losing a family member and also to remember my girl who lives on in my heart.

Hope you are feeling better soon, my heart aches for you>>Believe51

PS: Animals are silent sufferers and it is not always easy to know when they are ill, please do not feel guilty about this. Even when we are in tune with these furry creatures they never want us to see they are sick.