[Kickass Conservative]

We went through the same thing. God decided that we will outlive our pets, so I think the fact that we have to love them knowing we will have to grieve for them makes us more compassionate and enhances our Humanity.

We swore up and down we would never get another dog after we had to put BigBoy down a couple of years ago. Of all the Dogs I've had throughout my life, it was the first time I had to take one in knowing we wouldn't be leaving the Vet's office together.

As I write this, our crazy little Chow Chow, the first female I have ever owned BTW, is staring at me looking for a treat.

[Earthdweller]

"God decided that we will outlive our pets.."

That's the worst thing about owning a pet. I couldn't tell you how many times I've had to go through that. Not fun.

At one time we practically had a zoo when my kids were little. Now we are down to two dogs and one is getting old already. It happens too fast.