In some ways, losing a pet dog is even worse than losing a relative. They're so innocent, they're so helpless. They don't deserve to have to die or suffer ever.
Exactly, and they never demand anything from you. When my golden retriever Louie died a few weeks ago, I honestly thought I would die too.
Thank you, that's good to hear. I find it pretty difficult to continue on most days...but I suppose it's starting to get easier.