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When A Pet Dies

Dr. Diana Walcutt

Dr. Diana Walcutt

Tuesday, September 16, 2008
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                 We understand how much your pet can mean and how painful it is when they leave us.                         &n...
  1. Losing a pet
    Michelle
    Tuesday, September 16, 2008 at 11:31 AM

    I just lost a German Shepherd/Husky mixed female dog. Her name was Princess and she was 9 years old. I had to have her put to sleep because her pancreas failed and she only weighed 37lbs. She has been gone from me since 9/4/08 and I still an having a hard time getting over that, missing her so much. I am now on 2 different medications to help me deal with the loss of my daughter (dog). I feel for anyone who has lost a pet.

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    re: Losing a pet
    Dr. Diana Walcutt
    Tuesday, September 16, 2008 at 09:31 PM

    Hi Michele:

    I am so very sorry that you are suffering this way. I have lost many pets over many decades and it never gets any better. Your pain will lessen over the coming years, but you will always have a very tender spot for Princess. Just remember, we only hurt because we love so deeply. She was a wonderful gift, wasn't she?

    Dr. Diana Walcutt

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    re: re: Losing a pet
    Michelle
    Wednesday, September 17, 2008 at 08:15 AM

    Princess was not only a gift from God, but she was my daughter...Thank you for your response to my comment...

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    re: Losing a pet
    Mara
    Friday, January 09, 2009 at 01:04 PM

    Hi Michelle,

     

    I just wanted to tell you that I'm very sorry for your loss.  I just read your post, and I know it's been a little while, but actually not very long.  Just know that Princess is still always with you.  I lost my cat Samantha, who was like a soul mate to me, almost 15 years ago, and I still grieve for her.  I have other pets, but I will never stop missing her, but it does get a little easier as time goes by.  I just wanted to give you some support and acknowledge your pain. I hope you are feeling a bit better.

     

    Take care, 

     

    Mara

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