I am so very sorry for the loss of Sonny, Jim. When you said that Sundance comforted Diane it touched my heart. Dogs seem to have a way of knowing when they are needed. I would agree with Peggy when she says that life is not the same without them, but sometimes the pain and heartache is so bad that it takes a lot of time to decide to make that lifetime committment again. Dogs are living a lot longer which just makes the pain harder to bear when you have to say goodbye.

Having this forum to share these difficult issues helps all of us cope a little better. Peggy, Hope that Polar heals soon. Continued good health to Igloo and Rowdy.

Diane