My time of grieving..

[Anya]

Hello, everyone.

I'm afraid I have sad news. I needed to share this here. Our dog, been with us over thirteen long years, is gone now. She was taken to the vet a couple of days ago.
Actually she had been growing old pretty quickly this year; since last spring, to be exact. During the autumn I had begun to think that probably her time to leave is quite near. And yet you can't be fully prepared to it, and it's so shocking when it actually happens. They always leave us too soon..

I can always think that it was better for her, and at least she doesn't need to suffer anymore. Besides, she did have a long and good life. But personally this is so painful. She was the sweetest and loveliest dog ever and I loved her so much. We all did. And oh, how she loved us..

I've been through this experience before and I know I just need time. The grief is still pretty intense, and even though I feel a bit numb right now, I'll probably be crying a lot today as well. But time.. time.. Within time I'll feel better.

Your fellow member,
Anya

[Epesi]

I'm so sorry, Anya; I've been there and I really feel for you.

[yaro]

I completely understand how you feel...I'm sorry.

[21aLfOx]

I feel so sorry too for your loss Anya..

[Ken'ichi]

I'm so sorry to hear about your loss, Anya. You have my condolences

[Truttle]

I'm sorry for your loss as well Anya. I hope you feel well soon.

[Blaise Zebrataur]

I hope you feel better and always do remember the fun times you had with your dog,not the bad,but the good and that your dog lived her live to the fullest and that,in my mind,she will be waiting for you in heaven(if you believe in that stuff).

RIP to your dog and my condolences to you.

[awerewolf]

I'm very sorry for your loss, Anya. I've also been there, like some others in the forum.

May your dog rest in peace.

[czarine]

Oh... I'm sorry to hear all this. Be well.

May your dog rest in peace...

[jasper]

I'm very sorry, Anya. She sounds like a sweet dog. ...what kind, if I can ask?

I believe you'll see her again one day.

[Anya]

Thanks for your posts, guys, it means a lot to me. *hugs everyone*

I guess I feel better today. Yesterday I was rather numb and I didn't actually cry much. I just didn't manage. And that numb feeling was not nice at all; I really wanted to just cry more. But we'll see how I'm doing today.

@oreius: Yes, I actually do believe in all that.

jasper: She was mixed-breed: Old English Sheepdog and Collie.

She was actually very healthy all her life; she didn't have any genetic disorders like the purebred dogs often do. We noted that she had her problems simply because she was so old - and yeah, she did live a full life.

And she was really adorable; so spirited and so full of love towards everyone. A dog can really be a blessing and a gift from God.

Thanks again, everyone. *manages a smile*