munki

Been through it with a few of my pets (best friends) now. It's one of the toughest things you will personally endure, but you gotta look at the silver linings. They just don't have our lifespan and they gave every happy moment they had to you. Time to give them comfort back. It's better for everyone, and the memories you have left won't be clouded with those last tough few days soon.

I also firmly believe in replacement pets. Not to push the memory away, or forget about your companion, but to keep the love cycle going and honor them. Your pet did his job and needs a break, now you can do yours and give the same attention to a new rescued pup, and keep the universe in balance.

When my first chow Shadow got cancer, and it was her turn to move on... I shortly thereafter found Ginger (rescue golden/shepard) in desperate need of proper care. Within a year of getting Gigi, and showing her the love and guidance she needed to be a well adjusted pup, I found Lucca (chow/border collie) that had been a herding dog but could no longer work after Hurricane Katrina related health issues. We nursed her back to health and she's now a champion flyball competitor.

Shadow taught me how to care for these two in need, and is honored everyday by my girls.

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