Posted by Julie
on 4/9/2007, 3:40 pm
74.97.166.209
My husband and I put down my beloved 14 1/2 year old bichon-poodle dog, Ziggy, yesterday afternoon. She had been quite unwell and recently diagnosed with thyroid problems, Cushing's disease, and - most recently (on Friday) - developed a neurological condition that affected her back legs and prevented her from walking normally. I know that it was the right time for her to leave because she had spent two days vomitting and had severe diarrhea and constipation, but I still feel so, so, so sad and empty about not having her around anymore. Our apartment and neighbourhood (we live in Port Credit and it is ideal for pets because it is so walkable) provide constant reminders of her and our many activities with her. Will the void in my heart ever get better? I feel so lost and sad and really hoped that she would be able to live at least a few years longer (though I acknowledge that she had a nice, long life and that I have been very lucky to have been part of her life ever since she was just 3 months of age).
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