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phylny

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14. After we put our first dog Kelly down, I was sobbing the day after.

Reply to Irishonly (Reply #13)

Mon Dec 12, 2011, 12:22 AM

Dec 2011

I could "hear" her around the house, and then I'd remember, and then the tears would come.

My husband reminded me, and it helped, that Kelly lived a better life and was more loved than many people on Earth. It was true, and it did give me comfort.

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Some days I don't think I will ever stop grieving. [View all] Irishonly Dec 2011 OP

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Your story brought tears to my eyes Irishonly Dec 2011 #9

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A Vet Gave Me Some Woderful Advice Irishonly Dec 2011 #13

After we put our first dog Kelly down, I was sobbing the day after. phylny Dec 2011 #14

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