I absolutely believe animals have as many feelings as people do and they do grieve. I had a dog once that would actually cry real tears. He cried when I cried and when his "wife" an abused dog we took in died, he went into a depression and all he would do was lay on the porch, stare at the spot where she got hit by a car and cry. So, yes, I would agree in a heartbeat, that Mandy died of grief. I am so sorry your family has had so much heartache. At least you know that Mandy and Buddy are together again. I'll keep you all in my thoughts and prayers. (((Hugs))) |