Today I am so sad that my good friend Mike lost his 18 month old lab Bella. I can't imagine the pain that someone feels at the loss of a dog. I have not experienced that type of pain but I can only imagine how hard it would be to lose your best friend. I met Bella in February when I stayed with Mike for a few days. She was such a goofy, energetic, lab that had an amazing personality. Just being near her made me laugh! When I found out that Bella was gone I was saddened and as I write this I have tears streaming down my face. Mike said being heartbroken in an understatement of how he feels. Bella apparently had a congenital defect in her kidneys, her death was totally unexpected.
My dogs give me so much happiness. I often think of my life before dogs and after dogs. I know at some time in my life I will have to experience the death of a pet ( hopefully when they are very old). Having a pet die old or young is difficult. Having a pet die at a young age is like a punch out of the dark. You don't expect it and are not prepared in the least.
My heart goes out to Mike and his pain. His loss had made me love my pets even more today (if that is possible).
Love your pets, exercise your pets, and keep them healthy because you don't know how long they will be here!
