[gemy]

Tammy we all second guess our decisions about making that so very painful choice to end the life of our beloved pets.

It is a very natural part of the grieving process.

WE just can't protect our beloved pets from all intruders and marauders; be they bacteria, bugs, other dogs, cancer, et al. All we can do is the best we can.

The extent of her injuries would have made a successful surgery and healing very improbable. You in your love allowed her to go free from more pain; no matter the pain it caused your own heart.

Sometimes life happens. A gate is left open, a dog slips off their lead, a door blows open in the wind. A nice walk in the park turns into a nightmare, when two dogs fight.

And as much as you and I are the "protector" of our dogs, so too do our dogs think they are the protector of us. Never one of us, can be on guard 24/7, it is just impossible. And so life happens.

Hugs to you in your pain; I hope the day comes soon, you feel like smiling at the wonderful life you shared together.