My dog is my heart and soul, he passed away last October, I was then diagnosed with womb cancer, while they were doing scans for that they discovered a second cancer. I am nothing without my dog, he held me together, went everywhere with me, I lived and loved life with him, never have I had happiness, sheer joy of life and freedom as I had with him. I am devastated in so many ways, womb cancer has been treated successfully now I have bladder cancer...I got swept through with the first cancer being admitted as an emergency. Now in the cold light of day I have no heart or soul in battling another cancer...I miss my dog with all I am. I just want to be with him. Please people treasure your furry ones.
Losing a loved family pet is terrible, the grief shows the love you enjoyed for them. Our dog plays a role in our home that we never knew a dog could. My wife never wanted for us to get a dog, however he has been her support all the way through her ongoing cancer treatment.
I hope you can find a way to fill the gap your furry friend has left, but please focus on the benefit of having them rather then the gap they leave behind....easier said then done i know.
I also hope your recovery and ongoing treatment is going well.
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