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SparklingDiamond
Australia
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 Posted - Apr 08 2013 : 9:09:59 PM
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Thank you Yonatan!
Today is the one week anniversary of him leaving the earthly coil
This is going to be a tough day. At this time right now last week, I was waking up to find him sitting upright outside, which was so strange for him. If only I had picked up the signs more clearly, I think I may have been able to save him, like I did bfore. Although I was well aware he was to die, I just didn't think it would be this soon.
I am doing better, and so is my son. He just commented this morning, tht he heard Milo's footsteps on the floorboard, and he has alos been seeing Milo's spirit still hanging around.
I don't 'see' like that, but yesterday upon our return home, I thought I heard his bark, just one bark.
I would hope it was his spirit saying hi, or maybe it was just my mind playing games with me. who really knows. all I know is our Milo is gone, and the grief has been v deep.
My last dog that died in 1997, I was sooo overcome with grief, I couldn't get out of bed. This time, the grief hasn't consumed me, thanks be to God !!
thanks again for sharing your kind thoughts and sentiments Yonatan!
Blessings
Maria
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Radharani
USA
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Posted - Apr 08 2013 : 9:14:53 PM
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Dear Diamond, Your partner may be right about how animals express pain. For example, one time my Arabian horse was sick (colic) and when the vet arrived, she said he was VERY sick and in a lot of pain. I asked, "How can you tell, he's not saying anything?" and she said, "Only by his heartbeat. He is a very stoic little guy!" So maybe whereas humans cry out for sympathy and attention, animals may remain quiet to conserve their energy. Your dog may have been suffering for a while and didn't want to complain.
Anyway I agree with what Yonatan said, above. 
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SparklingDiamond
Australia
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Posted - Apr 08 2013 : 9:25:58 PM
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Thanks Radharani
Maybe he was in pain. When you step on a dog, they cry out in pain, so that's why I couldn't see that he was in pain, but there was none of that.
Ahh, how I wish I knew more about this. Even when the vet said in January to prepare yourself, I didn't really know how to do that
Even on the day I took him to the vet if the vet had told me he was in pain, I would have put him to sleep. I wouldn't have kept him in pain.
sometimes, I feel sooo ignorant!
Thank you all for your support and loving words in this really difficult time. At least, my dog is finally out of his suffering, if I could do things differently, I would have put him to sleep
Namaste`
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snake
United Kingdom
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Posted - Nov 02 2013 : 12:43:11 PM
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I came across this by accident as i put So Hum in the search,
I've been crying for the mast 5 minutes at your story and of Dr Who's.I had 3 cats and 1 went missing and that was in March and I still cry thinking about her not knowing what happened.
A stray cat arrived a few weeks after and after trying to locate his owners without luck took him in,he is the most affectionate cat I've known and follows me around like a dog and is so loving,
i know sometime they must leave their physical forms but even though they are still young i at times envision that time and get so upset.
I feel more of an affinity to animals than humans and often end up feeding any cats in the area that look abandoned.I think I feel for them because
they don't have self awareness and at the the mercy of humans ,some who can be so cruel and uncaring.
I hope you are feeling more at peace with the loss of your beloved pet/friend/companion as you are blessed to feel so much love for him.
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