I am sorry to have dropped this on yalls doorstep but as I have said in previous posts I feel like part of the team and I just need to talk, and I would be here for ANY of you should you need ears to listen. I can HONESTLY say that the worst kind of pain there is,is knowing the ones you love most in this world are in so much pain and there is NOTHING you can do to stop it. My parents bought a second house last week in VA Beach and upon my parents return back home to NY my mother received a call half way through their trip that their dog had suddenly without warning passed away. I have been talking non stop to both my parents but it is killing me to hear my Mother and Father in such utter sorrow that its killing me. They have been there for me through all my decisions both good and bad , they have ALWAYS been there when I needed them most and its breaking me that I cannot be there to help them. I have seen my Father cry twice in my 34 years of being on this earth but I have heard him cry more in the last 3 days than I EVER thought I would if he lived to be 100. The things that he says when I speak to him, I can FEEL what he his feeling because even though I am 700+ miles away its like I am right there with him. My Mother has not stopped crying since this happened and I talk to her the most. I could not even imagine how they feel. I feel so terrible, I feel so sorrowful hearing my Father cry. I hate this feeling and this is one of the few places I feel comfortable enough to talk as I have 4 children and I will not let them see me like this so while they are at school I can talk freely. Daddy is supposed to be the strong one right? Some people do not understand what it means to have a dog but my parents have given every dog they have ever brought into our family a better home than they give for themselves. Our dog were ALWAYS treated like family TRUUUUE family. I am sorry if I am rambling Its just killing me to know that I cannot help 2 of the most important people in my life get through this terrible situation when they have ALWAYS been there for me.

Sorry to hear about your pain and I can relate to your parents as well and feel so very sad for them. Maybe you just talking about it will help you to get through this and I sure hour parents know how you feel.

It is indeed tough to know those close to you in pain for whatever reason. I saw my dad cry only twice (his mom and dad's passing) until my brother passed away at 18 years old. It's tough to know what to say to someone in that position (and I usually say something stupid), but the point is just to stick together (even if its over the phone) and be there for each other. Everyone reacts differently to adversity, some people shed tears, some people get angry and others do both. There is no shame in either. We are only human.

Good luck helping your parents through this. I wish them and you the best.

I feel for you brother, It is truly hard to feel so helpless and watch loved ones endure difficult times. Sorrow is an inevitable part of human life, and something with which we all must deal at some point. As we get older, we generally get more in touch with our emotions, hence your father’s crying. But this is a good thing, as difficult as it can be to see. It is a healthy way for them to go through their grieving process. And you being there for them, listening, will help them more than you know.
Peace be with you.

Hang in there. Keep your family close at heart.

Smoke sent.

Some of the worst kind of pain is losing a close family member, my pets have always held that place in my heart. So sorry for your loss <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/frown.gif" alt="" />

sfy, our fellow Dogs are right; just being there for your folks will help immensely. Your extended family here on this forum is with you and your parents. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/frown.gif" alt="" />

THATS why you guys are awesome. Thank you so much for listening, I am not usually so blahhh but this has just been sittin so heavy on my heart and it sucks. THANK YOU EVERYONE for yalls support.

I understand the pain they are going through. Many of us DO treat our pets just like our kids. Our "Pets" don't even realize they are not people and loosing one is truly like loosing a human child. Prayers for you and your Parents SFY

Louis, that's what being a part of the Yard is for, to listen to our brothers when their hearts are heavy. This place, these guys, has saved my sanity over the past year.

Sorry to hear about what you're going through, my prayers go out to you and your parents.

Sounds like you are doing the right thing by being there for them even if it is from a distance.

I lost a dog during Katrina and the thing that helped me best was talking with family and friends about it. Death of a family member is never easy and there is nothing I can say to change that.

Just keep doing what you are already are doing.

SFTY I'm really sorry for your partents loss. I hope you are OK as well the yard is a good place to unload and there are always a few dogs around to talk too.

I lost my ole dog Leeroy (my avatar) about two years ago. We were never apart till I went to the sand box. Even when I came home he was the best friend I could have had. I truly know there loss. Keep your head up brother.