Had to put down the dog... and another relocation

[Winnie]

Hardest thing I've done, harder even than the miscarriage we had early on in our relationship... 14 years is a long time.

The relocation thankfully won't be too bad, we're just going 2 doors down, better newer home, with A/C, bigger kitchen and attached garage. I can still walk to work, and bike to the golf course, and paint my ship hulls in my garage!

[KevinM]

I have done the dog part not easy at all mine was with us for 18 1/2 years.I cried more over putting her down than burying my FIL and Brother all happened in a 6 month window and the Son left for the military.

[GusMac]

Sorry to hear about your dog. It really is the hardest thing to do as they get under your skin and almost become a part of you. As Kevin said I've never cried at a relative's funeral but I blubbed like a baby when we had to put the first of ours down.

[BlrwestSiR]

Truly sorry to hear about your dog. I still miss my last dog Zoe. She was 14 1/2 when we had to say goodbye. Never easy and it doesn't get easier. 

Carl

[DocRob]

Sorry to hear about your loss, Winnie. I have been there last year and like Gus and Kevin said, I never felt so miserable with the loss of relatives. Beloved pets are like inner circle of the family. Fortunately a sweet cat, which was around for a log time, but was always chased away by hour dog, took it´s place and adopted us  soon after he died and took some of the weight off our shoulders.

Rob