[Maximo]

I am very sorry for your loss of your precious Riley. I am also sorry that your grief is made worse by the rabies testing.

You are in my prayers for the happy memories and photos of Riley to bring you comfort in time. Fill your heart and mind with those images.

Push out the thoughts of the rabies testing. If your mind goes there, try to think of it like a necropsy (autopsy). I have thought about a necropsy if my one of my dogs died of something that couldn't be accurately diagnosed, or of something that research might help save the life of another pet.

You could ask your vet if Riley's remains could be returned to you after testing for cremation or burial.

Thank you for sharing your warning.