On 2/23/2016 9:18 AM, Gary wrote:
> Gary wrote:
>>
>> :-(
>
> Thanks to all of you that wrote something. Each one of your
> comments did help a bit and I appreciated all.
>
> Mia had just been steadily going downhill for months
> and especially in the last 2 weeks of her life. I gladly did
> everything for her to keep her going and happy but still it's
> not like nursing a pet back to health. There was no
> "back to health" with her.
>
> Just know that she died in the best way I can imagine.
> She died Friday evening.
> She had a full meal, then settled in right next to me.
> I had my hand right on her and stroking her head
> and neck occasionally.
> She fell asleep and just never woke up. No last minute
> struggling or gasps or anything.
> She literally did die peacefully in her sleep.
>
> It was time for her to go and I'm happy that it seems
> to have went well. Meanwhile, I'm not so happy myself.
> I'm having a really hard time dealing with this.
> This little girl was way more than the average pet.
> I miss her so much.
>
> She lived 8 years and 2 months. Better than average.
>
> Thank you all again for your support.
>
Gary, I'm very sorry for your loss. I know how much it hurts.

If and when the time is right, you'll find another furry friend.

I had a little mutt dog (Sampson) from the time I was 21 until I was 40
years old. (He was even in my divorce settlement!) No one expected him
to live nearly 18 years. I was devastated when he died. I swore I'd
never get another pet. A year later a cat named Persia barged into my
life, insisting she lived in my apartment...

I wish you all the best. I know how you're feeling. I think most of us do.

Jill