Today is the one year anniversary of when my sweet little child passed away. For 16 years, she gave my life a purpose and showed me so much joy and love. As I cry while typing this, the pain also reminds me of all the amazing memories that get to live with me as well. Miss you, little Sensi.

  • Vince@lemmy.world
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    4 天前

    I never got to share this with anyone, but I thought I should here in case it helps anyone.

    My biggest regret was being in denial about it being time for my boy. He had gotten sick before and recovered, so I kept thinking he would recover again, but by the time it was clear that he wouldn’t, it was too late. We were planning on taking a couple of days off work to focus on him and do all of his favorite things, but we were one day too late.

    Hope no one else makes that mistake.

    • Mike Wooskey@lemmy.thewooskeys.com
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      4 天前

      I, too, made that mistake decades past. It still hurts me to remember how I put my wants (to have her with me) above hers (to feel good) and above reality (she had late stage cancer and was dying). It helps me a little to think she helped me be a better person and make better decisions for my pets going forward.

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    4 天前

    I’m so sorry internet friend. I can see Sensi was an amazingly beautiful dog from the outside and judging by your comment she was like that from the inside as well. I think she was lucky with you as her human. Stay strong.

  • Tiral@lemmy.world
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    3 天前

    Awwww I’m sorry. Dogs are extreme because every day is a week of their life (roughly). Gotta fit a lot of love, zoomies, cuddles, and weird moments in that day.