Marjorie, pets are not "just a dog" or "just a cat" I prefer cats and have grieved deeply each time I lost one. They are non judgmental and loving companions (these are hard to find) . I am sorry this happened to you. It is a very painful loss. I grieved as much before I got into my dotage as I do now. Love, Nita Marjorie L. Moorefield wrote: > I took my two doxies to get their teeth cleaned on Wednesday > and one didn't make it. > I know they are just dogs, but they are my friends, I hurt and > all the platitudes aren't helping. > > I have lost dogs before, but I at least had a choice in their time > of death, this time, all I can remember is how FMWD (Fritzy Mayer > Weiner Dog) went prancing of with the attendant, and how I had to > take an empty leash home. > > Does anyone else find it harder to face things, > or am I just becoming too soft for my own good ,in my dotage? > > As Ever, > Marjorie Moorefield > just another librarian with PD > 66/10