As a dog owner my whole life (currently have 3) I have loved and unfortunately lost a number in my 51 years. Each loss hurts so terribly, it seems unbearable.
An old country vet told me something many years ago when we had to put my beloved "Booker" down. She was 15 and had begun to suffer. This old vet looked me in the eye and said
"dogs don't fear death- that's a human affliction. This girl is old and sick, and to leave this world is a natural and intuitive part of her life's path. Your job as her buddy is to let her go calmly and peacefully""
Sure, it seems obvious, but I found comfort in the fact that she didn't fear her end as she left me.
Hang in there buddy. That love never leaves as long as YOU'RE still alive.
An old country vet told me something many years ago when we had to put my beloved "Booker" down. She was 15 and had begun to suffer. This old vet looked me in the eye and said
"dogs don't fear death- that's a human affliction. This girl is old and sick, and to leave this world is a natural and intuitive part of her life's path. Your job as her buddy is to let her go calmly and peacefully""
Sure, it seems obvious, but I found comfort in the fact that she didn't fear her end as she left me.
Hang in there buddy. That love never leaves as long as YOU'RE still alive.