Coping with the loss of a pet is one of the hardest times to come to bare.  The
times remembered are like those of videos that stream in your mind all through
the day.  You relapse and move on for only minutes before you miss and
remember again.

Take the time to keep those pictures of your furry family member around.  
When you get sad, compliment that emotion with a smile and tag it with a funny
memory.  The way your pet used to dig in the garbage, mess in the house, dig
holes, eat (gross things), vomit on the carpet, chew up your favorite shoe or
homework, shed everywhere.  Attach those thoughts you have with any funny
memory that used to make you mad.  Hold onto extreme moments of sadness
and save them for yourself later, when you are alone.  This can help you get
through your day and back to your life's schedule.

Initially upon the loss, you should take some time ( a few days) to remember and
recap the life you had with your furry friend.  Keep it in your heart in a safe,
secret spot and let your new angel take the pain away.

The pain of the loss, will over the years develop into a comfortable memory that
you will no longer grow sad when thinking about, but rather, grow happy and
smile. Whether it is in the day at work or in the middle a lonely nights; the times
you had a warm fuzzy family member snuggle against you and keep you
company during those relationship break ups and wine filled evenings, you will
smile.

It will take time for the pain to be comfortable.  It will take time to realize your
life will go on.  But, always remember those you lose to our cycle of life.  It is
that of the memory's that keep our closest friends and family around.

Thank you for reading,
Dede Croy

I wrote these thoughts above back in 2006.  I remember trying to picture losing
my doggies and what I would advise my friends and clients to do when they lose
a pet.  

My Little Duke passed away at 3pm on Jan 9, 2010.  It was the saddest day of
my life.  I let facebook keep me pulled into reality by my every thought and
mood.  I cried for days.  It took a few days but I realized Duke wasn't suffering
any more; that helped me overcome many thoughts.  I was mad at times but
madness didn't bring my Duke back home.  I counted every second that passed.  
Every one without him.  The bed was colder and lonelier, he always tucked
himself close to me.  I will always miss him dearly.  He was my first family
member to have to say goodbye to.  He won't be the last.  But, I can tell you,
that it will be hard.  You will cry.  You will find peace in time.  Remember your
doggies; all the time.  Don't absorb yourself and lose yourself.  But, remember
him and allow his Angel to help lift your spirit back into life's day to days.  I will
forever miss and remember my little Dukester. He was always so happy no
matter what.  I Love You, Mommy.
In Loving Memory of Duke
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