I know we feel like any words we offer seem empty. But they are so full, because we've either been there already or know we will be there one day.

Big hugs to you. And you will definitely be together again one day.

So very sorry about Zack. You will be in my prayers. God welcome your sweet little boy to Rainbow Bridge.

That tragic story brought tears to my eyes. I am so sorry. The pain will pass eventually. It will take time. RIP Zack.

I am so terribly sorry for your loss of your handsome little boy. I pray, in time, you will heal and be able to celebrate all the wonderful memories of such a long and happy life. God bless and comfort you.

I am so sorry about your losing Zack. As you know, I lost my Zack nearly a year ago, but he was much younger (nearly 2). The paid never fully goes away (at least not for me), but as time went by, I was able to remember Zack and talk about him without crying. I hope you feel better. If you need someone to talk to, feel free to PM me.

Allan

Rest In Peace Zack, and know that your mommie cares a lot about you.

My condolences to you.

he was a beautiful baby! You gave him a good life.

Thanks everyone for your kind comments - godbless Yorkietalk it has been a good way of expressing my grief at his loss with like minded people to turn to who understand how you feel.

I woke this morning at around 5.40am and wept tears as it came back to me that he was gone. Our youngest dog was laid on my bed on the outside edge and I heard his wagging his tail against the bed suddenly and then stopped, which the dogs only do when someone is awake and walking around the room. I knew immediately he'd seen Zack. He loved him and Zack was like a surrogate grandfather to him. I turned over but couldn't see anything but I felt it was him. It's said that animals and children can see things that we cannot. I spoke to my mum later that morning about it and she said she'd woken up around the same time and heard the birds singing outside then she heard a tinkling sound in her room then it was gone. That was so like Zack he would go from room to room to see where we were and what we were doing. My mum thinks he's come home as he knows I'm grieving to give me comfort and it did give me some comfort in a way that I feel he's still with me in some way and that he's at peace. Maybe some people might think it was in my imagination but I felt that was what had happened.

It's been a week since I lost my Zack and it's been the longest week I've ever endured. Normally time seems to fly by but not last week to me. The world feels so strange without my little Zack in it anymore. I had a phone call from the vets to collect his ashes on Friday. As I turned into the road where the vets are located tears welled in my eyes but I took a deep breath and told myself to be strong but inside the surgery it was main surgery time and I had to wait a minute and I couldn't help but start crying as one of the nurses brought me his ashes. They sent me a sympathy card from there which I thought was really kind of them. I've placed his ashes on a shelf in my bedroom next to his photo and when I'm ready to I'll scatter them in some nice places we used to walk together. I found this poem below on the Animal Samaritans website today and this poem is so hard to read but so touching and something that we have to face when we know our pet is suffering.

If It Should Be

Sharon

If it should be I grow frail and weak,
And pain should keep me from my sleep,
Then you should do what must be done
For this last battle can’t be won.

You will be sad - I - understand
Don’t let your grieve then stay your hand,
For this day, more than all the rest,
Your love and friendship stand the test.

We've had so many happy years
What is to come will hold no fears,
You'd not want me to suffer, so
When the time comes - please let me go.

Take me where my needs they'll tend,
Only stay with me to till the end,
And hold me firm and speak to me
Until my eyes no longer see.

I know in time you too will see,
It is a kindness you do for me
Although my tail its last has waved,
From pain and suffering I've been saved.

Do not grieve that it should be you
Who has decided this thing to do
We've been so close - we two-these years
Don’t let your heart hold any tears.

Sweet baby boy rest in peace. I am so very sorry for your loss :( Sending warm healing wishes your way...

I am so sorry for your loss... I can tell he was loved and lived a wonderful life.. may he RIP :(

I am so sorry for your loss:cry8:

So so sorry for your loss :(

Dawn

I am so very sorry for your loss

R.I.P. sweet Zack.

I don't think it was your imagination. There have been times in my life, when I can feel my Mothers presence, as surely as if she were in the room with me. I believe it is true of animals that have loved us, as well.

I know you're grieving...I've been there, and I wish I could tell you that you'll feel better soon, but when we have had our furbabies a very long time, it takes a long time. But I can tell you, there will come a day, when your pain will be gone and you will find comfort and joy in your memories of Zack.

Sheila