Today was a very difficult day.  Our siberian husky had a mini stroke and it was time to let him go.  He was a rescue and had a great life right up to the end.  It is sooooooooooooooooo sorrowful as we feel as though part of our life went with him. 

Thank you for suggesting the poem as it was very comforting.  We have had very heavy rains in our area and my miniature horse also colliced and almost did not make it last week.  This just seems to be one of those seasons in life.  Little Radar is such a wonderful addition to our family and is such great comfort to watch him grow and have him constantly wanting to be with us on our laps.  Rat Terriers are just great and so funny.  There is always new furry friends and then we loose some of our old ones.

Wow, 17 years for a Husky is a longgg life!  I am glad you were able to have all that time with him.  I will yell up to my german shepard Alexis to take good care of him......hugs to you....xxoo

Karen and Heath

Many thanks for your caring comments.  He was such a yapper it is very quiet without him here to remind me that breakfast must be served.  Radar learned that habit from him.  I have two other huskies that are two and three; however, they are all so individual. 

So sorry to hear this. Many of us have been through the same experience so I can honestly say that I can feel your pain.

I found some of the resources on the web to be helpful. The Rainbow Bridge website, whether you believe in it or not, was a nice site to connect in chat with others who recently lost their companion. It helped to share stories and know someone else was feeling exactly what I was feeling when I lost two of my furbabies in 2009.

Very sorry to hear of your old boy's passing.  Even with other sounds around there is a certain quiet to it all.  I've come to believe their spirits go to a place where we can be together again when we leave our earthly bonds.  We're the one's that have to wait, time has no meaning where they are now, they aren't waiting for us.

I am so sorry to read of your loss.  I hope that you can find comfort in your many memories.  Rest assured that he had a great life you your family.

loss is hard....

I am so sorry to hear this.  I am sorry for your loss.  I can't even imagine what you must be feeling.  May you find peace and comfort in this time.

Thanks again so very much for all of your comments.  They are very sweet and full of care.  It seems as though Baily is still here with us.  I do not know why.  I guess we are so use to his presence that we can not adjust to him not being here.  hummmmmmmmmmmmm