Anyone who has had animals as part of their lives will be able to identify
with your grief. And you are right, it never gets easier. They become a
part of the household very quickly and when you lose them, it's just like
losing a member of the family (which is what they are). My condolences go
out to you...

Barry

"Thomas Littleton" wrote in message
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Sad duty today......Lady, Eskimo Dog extraordinaire, wonderful household
pal
and just a beautiful little dog, was put to sleep. As much as I always
have
been a "Dog Person", this part never gets easier. All my prior dogs have
been outdoorsy types, but Lady was picked out by the girls in the
family.....first dog I ever had that could be called dainty.
Nonetheless, she was a dead-loyal to her core family as any dog I have
known. It's a dreary day around these parts, flies to tie, things that
need
doing, don't feel like doing a damned thing. Somehow, posting to this
God-forsaken place seems as fitting as anything.........