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Sadness...

Thank you all so much for your kind words. Friday was simply the worst kind of day... and it's nice to share the pain with people who get it. I called off sick from work, had to tell my department chair we had a "family emergency" of non-specifics. We had to drive three and a half hours... which was the worst, because we knew what we were going to do and that was all we could think about. Ugh...

The trip back, not much better... crying, tears... we were to be meeting some of my colleagues from work for dinner. I texted one and told her what had happened, and she replied "So sorry, well, circle of life and all that s***"

Which really, really ticked me off... every now and then I feel compelled to attempt socialization with people in my "real world" non-internet life... I am always reminded again of why I feel stronger friendship connections to people on here who I've not yet met in person than I do to people I see every day.

Thank you all for the support and kind words. We love all you guys for that.
 
RIP Spin, and heartfelt condolences for the loss of your lovely boy. There's no such thing as 'just a dog' and anyone who thinks that way is just plain wrong IMO. That's why I have work 'colleagues' and not friends.
 
Oh crap...
I saw the other announcement about his stroke, but hoped for the best. I am so sorry....he was a beautiful boy.

I hope Tara realizes that she did not let this boy down AT ALL, and did everything she could to give him the best life possible.

(((HUGS))) to you both.
 
Thank you for the kind words everyone...its been very hard. I had him for 10 wonderful years, I will remember him for the rest of my life. Thank you all for understanding.
 
I kind of understand....he was not "just a dog"...NEVER "just a dog"....

My husband and I have been married 21 years. The only time our marriage was ever in trouble was in the stressful and sad months following the death of our wonderful 13 year old black cat. We had alot of trouble coping....
 
Tara, Lauren, I am SO sorry. RIP Spin. He had a great life, and at least he has his people with him at the end. This is the part that hurts about loving an animal, their lifespans are shorter than ours. ((hugs)) I am sure that Spin is running & jumping at the Rainbow Bridge.
 
I am very sorry for your loss! I understand the pain of loosing an animal, and it feel awful!! Like a part of you was ripped away and the rest of the world won't ever know....it's such a terrible feeling at the time, but I know you will have fond memories of Spin to cherish.

Goodbye Spin, you looked like a darling dog and I know how special whippets are ;). You and your family are in my thoughts during this difficult time.....please know that we are all here to support you!
 
Hypancistrus said:
The trip back, not much better... crying, tears... we were to be meeting some of my colleagues from work for dinner. I texted one and told her what had happened, and she replied "So sorry, well, circle of life and all that s***"
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Oh, I hate that and I am so sorry you ran into that stuff. It's comforting to me, months after, to think that my cat has gone to the Summerland & may be born again in time, so I do see it in that circular way, but when they have just left us, it is just one of the most crushingly unfeeling things people can say.

Big hugs to both of you!
 
(((((HUGS))))) to the both of you. Very sorry to hear of your loss. He was very beautiful.
 
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