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In reply to the discussion: How many of you still grieve over the loss of your pet? [View all]warrior1
(12,325 posts)53. Reading all these wonderful stories
About these wonderful dogs and cats has made this day for me so much better.
I guess the best way to remember them is all the joy they gave us.
Thank you for sharing.
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Every single one of them.... Of course the most recent is still the most painful loss...
hlthe2b
Feb 2014
#4
I grieved for one of my cats for about 2 years. I believe that a lot of grief over other issues in
raccoon
Feb 2014
#9
For Moggy and Willy-bear, I've gotten to the point of sad but fond memories. They passed 2007/09.
haele
Feb 2014
#17
After fourteen years together, I don't know if I/we will ever get over it.
truebluegreen
Feb 2014
#43
I still grieve over the loss of every pet, and can remember the feel of every one of their heads
Tom Ripley
Feb 2014
#46
Yeah, its just a shame that we outlive them. It really hurts when they go
Trailrider1951
Feb 2014
#62
You're a wonderful human being to even be thinking of others in the midst of your own grief.
IrishAyes
Feb 2014
#66