RIP Lady: May 1997 - July 14, 2013.

[reckless]

Yep... we had to put my dog, Lady down yesterday. Well, a day ago now since it's morning.

Anyway, it was extraordinarily hard (it still is, I've been crying on and off)- she was 16 years old- I was 4, going on 5 when my dad brought her home. I will be 20 on July 24th- to give you an idea of how much she meant to our family, especially me.

She has literally been around my entire life- as long as I can genuinely remember- she was my sister, seeing as I have never had any living siblings. The house feels so empty without her, despite the fact we have another dog (who misses her a lot...) and two cats roaming the house (three rabbits in my room and 10 chickens in the garage).

I will miss her so much. I can't even express it. I have never known a life without her.

Here are some pictures of her- from when we first got her to a little while before she passed. Here is the whole story about what happened that day. (For TLDR; she had a seizure, went downhill, we knew it was time.) Oh, and here's what I came back from the vet with.

See more pics of her in general here.

[xxspade]

Love you girl! D: I'm sorry about Lady, and I know its hard. I hope you find some peace after this my dear.

[Kin]

I'm so sorry for your loss. I'm sure Lady's having a blast in the great doggy afterlife. I lost two of my dogs to long-term illnesses a couple of years ago, and though I can't say you'll ever truly pass the loss, it'll get easier. For me, it helped being around animals that reminded me of them; for my family, not so much. Please know that we here at SS, and myself especially, are here for you however you need us. A shoulder to cry on, an ear for reminiscence, or even just a presence for company.

Much love for you, dear.

[reckless]

thank you, both of you. :c that means a whole lot to me. and kin, sorry for your losses as well :c

and yeah, i know i'll never get past it. it does get a little easier though. i tend to hide how sad i am about it until i am alone and then i tend to break down. :c i met my friend's new puppy (she lost her dog of 9-10 years last year) the past two days and that was pretty helpful- she was good at distracting me. but my own animals, especially my other dog, kiba, tend to make me sadder at times, and make me cry a lot, because i know they're just as sad as me.

but i've been accepting my feelings and such- it's not good to hold em in :<

i've been sleeping with lady's collar next to my bed. and i just made a vial necklace today, with lady's fur in it. it's been helpful for me, knowing i'll have that in hand. :c



it's just so hard to try and... accept the fact i'll never see this loving face again:



(and here come the tears again... ;__; )