Saying Goodbye

[stephanieburgis]

Just over ten years ago, Patrick and I set off on a windy, rainy day, through semi-flooded roads, driving two hours from home to Border Collie Trust, Birmingham, to find ourselves a new dog. We were still grief-stricken over the loss of our first dog, Nika (who died far too young of a terrible genetic disease), but I was desperate to have a new dog

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[varanus]

I am so sorry to hear about this. It's always heartbreaking, even though you know she's in your heart forever.

I still remember Nika in Pittsburgh, herding furniture.

[stephanieburgis]

Thank you so, so much for the empathy and for that memory. *HUGS*

[teadog1425]

I am so so sorry for your loss, and so glad that you had such a time of love together before that. The hardest thing is to have to say goodbye - we are never ready. I lost my heart-horse (in the image) in 2012 and I was utterly devastated, but what he gave me has lived on in me every day since and will do forever. To have been able to create that mutual bond of love is such a special gift and I am so glad that Maya and you had that. Be gentle with yourselves in this hard time - sending much love, Tam xxx

[stephanieburgis]

Thank you so much, Tam. xx

[barbarabaker]

Having gone through this myself recently I know how terribly it hurts. You gave her a good life and lots of love. Now it's time to remember the good times you and she had. And know that lots of us are thinking of you and your family.