I am so sorry what has happened and that the best option was to free him of his burdens. I cannot tell you what heals the pain...I never seem to fully recover. Time blurs the memory of the pain of losing them...when I don't think about it, but, the interesting thing for me is that after loving and losing one, I always think I could never go through that again...and then another one 'calls' out to me, or shows up at my door...so now I have 2 Yorkies...both of whom I 'knew' belonged to/with me! I will always have the special bond with the ones I've lost, but still have room in my heart for a new special bond with the next ones who want me.

My heart just breaks for you...I know hard it is...and I hope some of the pain eases quickly for you so you can spend more time thinking of the beautiful life you had with him. {{{Hugs}}}

I'm so sorry for your loss, my heart breaks for you and I have been there myself, it is never easy. Just give yourself time to heal and know that we are here for you. (((HUGS)))

I dont even know where to begin....everyone has already said everything I am wanting to say. The only thing I can add is take comfort with the knowledge that dogs live in the moment....they do not know the concept of the future. Feel confident knowing little Cosmo felt very ill in the moment, and he knew you were with him. You held him in your arms and you were kissing and hugging him and telling him how ver much he was love.THAT is where Cosmo would rather be than anyplace else in this world....he was nestled in his mommas arms, and you allowed his little body to relax and his little soul to be set free. You sent him on his journey to Rainbow Bridge, relaxed, and pain free....he closed his little eyes, and the very last thing he look upon was the face he loved most in the world. You held him close, he left on his journed, feeling himself wrapped tightly in his mommas arms, the place he always felt the safest in this world. He stepped off on his journey, with your scent and your voice, forever imprinted in his memory. You gave Cosmo a promise you would always take care of him and do what was best for him....you did that with this last, painful decision you made to let him go. His promise to you was to be forever faithful, loyal, devoted, and forgiving, and to be there for you. He has also kept his promise to you....he will be there to greet you when you start your journey...remember the very last things he was experiencing as he stepped away on his journey, and he carries your face, you voice, your scent, your love, and the memory that YOU gave him peaceful, pain free rest. He will be there for you too, as he always promised! Your heart will grieve, and then it will begin to heal, and you will want another baby to occupy another little place in your huge, loving heart, NOT replacing Cosmo, but joining little Cosmos memory there.

I understand your heart is breaking. I too have been there. Putting our little yorkie Baby to rest was the hardest thing to do. Time is the great healer and in time you will remember only the joy Cosmo brought into your life. My prayers and thoughts are with you and your little Cosmo :rose40:

So beautifully said I can add nothing but my condolences & assurance that the pain you feel is all consuming & seems to take forever to lessen somewhat. The missing of your little one never heals, never completely goes away as I read Ladyjane say not too long ago in another thread but the painful part that is so utterly miserable does dim & after time, hope & the future do return - they really do. R.I.P., Little One.

I'm very sorry for your loss and agree with what everyone has said. :(
I've had to make that tough decision with two of my pets. And yes, my heart broke and I felt worse than awful. But, it really does get better. You need time to grieve. It is completely normal.

I do think a new pup is a good idea. Maybe not right away, but start thinking about, looking for the perfect breeder, shopping for the new puppy, etc. It will help you look to joyful things and feelings.

Best to you and lots of hugs. :hug:

We went through this very thing when we lost our precious Boji at 13 we to had to make that dreaded decision. He grew up with our family and was very much part of it. I swear I could not stop crying. Dh said that's it no more dogs this is way to hard. We waited a month and I talked him into another. I can not tell you how that helped this family heal. We miss Boji very much and no one has taken his place. But the new memories and laughs help heal the heart. I know myself I would never wait that long again. A house without a dog in it is not for me. You need to do what's right for your family. But becareful I know have went from one to three. Rip Cosmo

So beautifully said, and every word so true. Thank you so much for this post!

What a wonderful post! I am so sorry for your loss. Prayers for you and your family during this tough time.

I am so sorry for your loss of your dear Cosmo. Everyone here has said so well all I would. RIP dear Cosmo

Very sorry for your loss.... Do did the best thing for little Kosmo.

As pet owners, most of us have been in your shoes or will be one day. As responsible pet owners, this is a decision we all must face at one time or another.

When my beloved Casper was put to sleep, it was the hardest thing I have ever done. Maybe even harder than watching my Mother die of cancer - because at least I didn't have the feeling that 'I killed her". That is the feeling I had for some time when I made the decision for Casper.

I went into a deep depression early on. I finally called my Vet's office and spoke to my friend there. She told me that Casper's trusted Vet would never have put him down if he felt it was not time or not the right thing to do. She told me that the last time he had boarded there - they all felt that I was holding onto him for longer than I should have - considering the very poor quality of his life.

So, they helped me ~ as did time.

I hope that you have someone you can talk to about your grief and sorrow. Too many people dimiss it when it is 'just a dog'. Luckily, I had my cousin who knew what I was feeling.

Now, when I think of Casper - I think of the good times we shared, all the walks in the woods, riding in the car, his funny little ways.

I hope that, in time, your heart will not be quite so heavy; knowing that you performed a final act of kindness for your beloved Cosmo. You made a very hard decision but that decision came from love - you did not want him to suffer.

Peace be with you today and in the days to come.

I am so sorry for your loss. My hearts breaks for you, it is amazing how much love these little guys have to give isnt it. I don't think you should think that getting another dog is disrespecting you cosmos memory. You are not replacing him and nothing ever could you would just be giving another dog that need love and a home what they need.

I deeply regret your loss. ((Big Hug))

I am so sorry for your loss. I had two dogs die in the past year. One from a heart condition (Sydney)and the second from Cancer(Bailey). We treated the cancer for a year then had to make that hard decision. I got my little Yorkie right before my Bailey died and it was like giving her a second life. She was never alone till Sydney died. She acted like a pup again for a while. It is so painful to lose our little ones. We still miss the other two and could not replace them. Brandy is not a replacement! But Brandy healed our hearts!:love: