I'm so sorry you are going thru this. Sending prayers to you and your family.

He is my other eyes that can see above the clouds; my other ears that hear above the winds. He is the part of me that can reach out into the sea. He has told me a thousand times over that I am his reason for being; by the way he rests against my leg; by the way he thumps his tail at my smallest smile; by the way he shows his hurt when I leave without taking him. (I think it makes him sick with worry when he is not along to care for me.) When I am wrong, he is delighted to forgive. When I am angry, he clowns to make me smile. When I am happy, he is joy unbounded. When I am a fool, he ignores it. When I succeed, he brags. Without him, I am only another man. With him, I am all-powerful. He is loyalty itself. He has taught me the meaning of devotion. With him, I know a secret comfort and a private peace. He has brought me understanding where before I was ignorant. His head on my knee can heal my human hurts. His presence by my side is protection against my fears of dark and unknown things. He has promised to wait for me... whenever... wherever - in case I need him. And I expect I will - as I always have. He is just my dog."
(Gene Hill)......."
This is beautiful and so meaningful and appropriate....I pray it touches Gail's heart with the same tenderness and peaceful musings, as it did mine. Thanks for sharing this with Gail, and us all........
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Gail, I am so sorry the time has come. Sending prayers for your comfort and for Zoey's peace. She is leaving this world far too soon, but while she was here, she really lived thanks to your loving care.

{{{{Hugs}}}}

My friends, my friends. So many beautiful words, so much caring, and love. I thank you all from the bottom of my heart.

I have posted a RIP for Zoey in that forum. But last night she was never alone, it was hard for us; she'd doze for a bit then wake. So uncomfortable. But this morning we had such a beautiful morning, all together in the backyard; she on our pack blanket. This is the big blanket that carries all our scents on it. From picnicking, to just laying around Mom's feet. I hope that the boys, knew how sick she was, and realize that Zoey is not coming back. We left that big blankie at the vet's office. I don't think I could bare to see it again......

She had such a gentle heart. Theere are so many tears left to shed, and a whole host of first times to go through. My first morning without her face in mine, when I awake. She was always first to greet me in the am. So happy happy to say Good morning.

WE ordered a paw memorial for her, and will place it by the buddha in our backyard.

I will write more as time goes on.......

i am so sorry for your loss

Thank you