Yes, every pet has a special place in our heart, just like our human loved one's. Just a year ago, we discovered that our fit, happy six year old dog was struggling to walk. 24 days from the first sign all wasn't well, our vet came out to ease his passing from this world. An MRI scan the previous day showed a large, inoperable tumour along his spine. By that day, he couldn't use his back legs, was confused and clearly in pain. It was brutally quick, five days earlier, the diagnosis had been slipped disc and treatment plan rest. His deterioration over night led to the MRI scan which of course, meant we had to make that last loving choice you can for your dog.
I'm still so sad and bereft, miss him so much. I'm lucky to have an 11 year old lovely dog and now,, a 19 month old ditzy youngster. No dog ever replaces the one you lost but Miss ditzy and her companion fill my days with love.
Look after yourself MommaP and don't be surprised how much you weep xx