MilliesMom

Sincerest condolences to you and your family.

It's hard to believe that it's been 3 years since my beautiful Millie died. Her picture still hangs on the fridge. There are so many wonderful memories I have of her. My favorite, perhaps, is when she'd take her bone and parade it around the house a half-dozen times before eating it. Or when she snuggled next to my then-little boy, Steven. To this day, I've never seen a dog that I felt could be mine, other than darling Sherlock, an Irish Wolfie who remains in a shelter in California. (Unfortunately, they don't adopt out-of-state.) She was a very special girl, and I will be grateful forever that she came into our lives.

Sincerest condolences to you and your family on this loss. Clearly, you had a special relationship. May that warm you always.

So sorry for your loss. I found this website to be absolutely terrific in helping me through the grief when I had to put Millie to sleep. It's the Senior Dog Project. When you read it, have Kleenex nearby. http://www.srdogs.com/Pages/loss.html

I know exactly where you're coming from. We're coming up on 3 years without Millie next month. I hope that you wrote detailed emails to people or notes to yourself. I found some that I had written with details I had forgotten, like how she had the bizarre habit of licking the tile floor in the bedroom and making noise when we were trying to sleep. It's wonderful that you now can look back and smile. So sorry for your loss.

What a special guy! Hope he's playing with my dobie, Duke, at the bridge.

What a special guy! Hope he's playing with my dobie, Duke, at the bridge.

She was meant to be with you at the end. God bless you for filling her last days with love.

So sorry for your loss. She was a beautiful girl. She looks to be Persian or Himalayan. I hope she's raising a ruckus over there with my Sabu, who went to the bridge in February.

Those poor dogs must've been terrified. What a tragedy!

So sorry for your loss. What a sweet kitty!

I'm sitting here crying. God bless you both.

So very sorry.

How sad. Sincerest condolences.

So sorry for your loss.

Sincerest condolences on the loss of your dear Caruso.

I am so sorry for your loss. She was a very special girl...and you were a very special, loving mother. My sincerest condolences. I hope she's at the Bridge, playing with my sweet Sabu who passed away Saturday. I know what you mean expecting to see her on your bed. Everytime I look at the stoop at the back door, I expect to see my Sabu sitting there, too.

Many thanks all for your condolences. I am very grateful that my son just happened to be home from college for Oscar weekend. Just knowing he was there took some of the sting off. But he left today, and it's starting to hit home. I keep looking at the stoop on the back patio where she used to sit. Now her children sit together at the window where she used to be. They're only a year younger than she was (so they're at least 14), but somehow, they just seem lost without her. So am I. Indeed, it is a gift from God that even though we must lose our companions, we still love them so very much.

So very sorry.

My neighbor saw the cat being chased but thought it was OK. He said he thought about knocking on my door but didn't. (I had to get the translation through his young son since he doesn't speak much English.) I'm just trying to get her terror out of my brain. I swear I've heard her cry twice this morning. The first time, I thought I must be wrong. I went outside and saw 3 cats there. Then I heard it again, coming from the back stoop where'd she sit for me to let her in. I'd always see her, but sometimes I'd have to pretend to ignore her because I was so allergic to her. But sometimes I'd relent and let her in. I'm so happy that a couple of days ago, I picked her up and gave her a big hug. Thank you for your condolences.

I cannot believe what has happened. Sabu, my elderly cat, has been killed by a stray dog. I feel numb. I heard some noise outside, but we've been having trouble with a stray tom cat, and I just thought it was more of the same. When I woke him to give our other 3 cats some food, the kids next door asked what was the matter with one of my cats, and when I looked around and saw Sabu wasn't there, I knew immediately. She was on her side, and had such terror in her eyes. She was fighting the dog off. I am heartbroken. I remember when Millie was young and got off-leash from my kid and injured the kitten next door. My sis and I scooped it up and took it to the vet to try to save it, but we couldn't. This seems so different. She must've been 16 years old. She didn't come in much, but knew what was happening when my brother was dying and never left my side. When I was sad, she always came in. I cannot believe this has happened. She and Millie never got along, but I hope they're both at the Bridge as pals. Now I have her 2 daughters to be concerned about because I'm sure they'll be depressed. A young male joined the group last year, too. I'm simply at a loss...

Beautiful old gal. So sorry she has passed.

I'm sorry you've had to deal with it. Very upsetting. You need closure. Would it be out-of-the-question to simply bury his remains? My sis cremated her last dog's remains, but I've always buried all my pets.

Thank you for sharing your wonderful stories about Amos. I lost Millie right before she turned 15, and I understand how much a member of your family they are at that age. You hope beyond hope that they'll stay with you forever, and when it's their time to go, it's extremely difficult. At 15, they have made many bonds with your family. Millie and my son, Steven, grew up together. A year after Millie died, Steven went off to college. As life would have it, for the past two years his dorm move-in date has been the memorial day of Millie's death. I hope you are warmed by many wonderful memories of Amos and your family together. One of my favorites was of my then-little boy and a young Millie sleeping together on the couch. Both of their heads were on the pillow. It was very sweet. There truly is nothing like a beloved fur baby that has grown old with your family. You all were truly blessed. I will grieve his passing with you.

So very sad. At least he knew love.