TOTALLY true, Ms. B. We'll beat ourselves up worse than anyone else. Imagine how Laura Bush felt about her car accident. It's very similar.
Okay...I know that there are those of you out there who couldn't possibly equate a dog's death with that of a human...but I didn't have children (missed the window) and only have my furry babies. To me, I wouldn't connect the two in public, but you guys are my friends... That said...
Ms. B - Have you read, "George and Laura - an American romance?" You should if you haven't. Laura had to deal...well, both George and Laura had to deal with real grief. This is probably why they can connect so well with real people that go through it. It's a fabulous book!
I was thinking that too. Maybe that's why they have another pet in Barney too, knowing Spot's days are coming close.
I cried when my Ivory passed. Never thought I could care for an animal to that degree.