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In reply to the discussion: I lost my Cocker Spaniel, Roy, tonight. [View all]BigmanPigman
(54,533 posts)Everyday I treat my little girl like it could be her last one, she is 14 1/2 and I dread the inevitable. I lost my first little one and it was devastating (actually it was worse than that). I have never experienced such loss and pain. The only silver lining is that I was recently diagnosed and I have only a few years left so I am grateful that the time I will have to endure the loss and pain will be shortened. I can't imagine going through the death of my girl again. My mother was right when she told me I should never have dogs. I need them, but the loss is so excruciatingly painful. I live alone and am sick so when she goes I will no longer have my best friend and my best medicine...warm, soft kisses on my toes from her and pink belly rubs from me.