It is done. Rusty has crossed The Bridge.

[hobbit709]

Why do I feel like crap.

[Stinky The Clown]

1. I think we all know why you feel like crap.

Every single member of this group knows why.

Rusty is over The Bridge, in the sunshine in The Meadow.

You need to be kind to yourself.




I dread these sorts of posts. I'm glad we can all be there for each other.

[eridani]

2. We all hate it that our furry friends have shorter lifespans than we do

[Worried senior]

3. You'll probably feel like crap

for quite a while. I bawled like a baby when ours crossed over for quite a while.

[Curmudgeoness]

4. Oh, hobbit, I am sorry for you.

It is hard, but you know it was the right thing. Don't beat yourself up.

[TorchTheWitch]

5. I'm so sorry for your loss

We know why it hurts so much, and I'm sure everyone here completely understands your pain in losing your dear Rusty. He had a long and happy life with you and was well loved.

[CottonBear]

6. Because you loved Rusty.

[irisblue]

7. what cottonbear said

and rusty loves you. you gave rusty ear skritchies, belly rubs, morning outies, walks, sneaked him treats, and loved him enough to put him first. i am so sorry. i know how hard i grieved for my fur babies.

[virgdem]

8. We all know how you feel and why you feel the way you do...

you loved your Rusty and are deeply grieving his loss. I cried my eyes out when my Sammy died in early February in my kitchen. I only regret that I wasn't with her at the exact moment of her death as I was getting ready to take her to the Emergency Vet. Please take time to grieve and be kind to yourself - you did the right thing in not prolonging his suffering.

[phylny]

9. So sorry.

Thinking of you tonight.

[nadinbrzezinski]

10. I am sorry for your loss

We did that with Tuky, our beloved Cockatiel, when it was time. You need to grieve.

If you have other companions so do they.

[Irishonly]

11. I am sorry

We all know how much it hurts. If it help you, think of Rusty playing at the Bridge happy and healthy again. I know the Rainbow Ridge has always helped me.

[mopinko]

12. so sorry.

it sucks. you just have to let the suck wash over you.
safe passage rusty.

[Joe Shlabotnik]

13. So sorry to hear. Best wishes. n/t

[roody]

14. because your heart is broken---condolences--

It will heal.

[CountAllVotes]

15. I'm so sorry for you

Been through this twice in since Christmas myself and I know how you feel. At times you feel ok and then all of a sudden you simply lose it.

May Rusty RIP and for you a ...

[ceile]

16. you did the right thing

[livetohike]

17. I'm so sorry hobbit709

No one, but a pet owner can understand the feel like crap part....you have many good memories of Rusty and he will be in your heart forever.

"If there are no dogs in Heaven,
then when I die I want to go
where they went."
Will Rogers, 1897-1935

[jtuck004]

18. We will have some good thoughts for you.

It's the ones we have to take care of the most that seem to leave the biggest hole, especially that someone else failed. At least that has been my experience.

But it's also been my experience that time will help you manage it.

Thank you for giving Rusty the life you did, and remembering the good times you had will help. Soon those memories will crowd out today.

[uppityperson]

19. Oh hobbit.

[Coyote_Bandit]

20. .

[Safetykitten]

21. I am very sorry for your loss.