My condolences Igster / Sainters7 on your loss. Likewise to all others who have lost a precious family companion.
I could never open this thread until I lost my oldest Dog (Neiko) suddenly October 10th, 2013. It was nice to have a place in which to share my grief and where others understood. Unfortunately, our second Dog (Kono) went to be with his brother on March 7th of this year. It was certainly no easier considering less than 5 months had passed since we lost Neiko. Not a day goes by that I do not think of my Guy's, I miss them dearly and touch their urns before I leave the house each day. Time does heal, and the special memories last forever.