Thank you Boris. It has literally hit Patty like a human child dying. Penny meant that much to her. And I have to admit that I broke down several times myself. She WAS our little girl. Patty's son is 37. OH and I am proud to say that he dug her grave for us, he said that is the least he could do.

My niece's dog, Wolfie, a Siberian Husky, died earlier this year and it was a blow to the whole family. Although he'd been bought for Katie he was the family dog and we all loved him. It was a horrible day and we still have little break-downs every now and then. But he was surrounded by his family and had plenty of cuddles and attention.

I'm not trying to steal sympathy, I want you to know that I understand the feeling. It's truly horrible to lose a family member like that. Wolfie was old and his body was failing. Calling the vets in was a mercy: it was the best thing to do, though nobody wanted it. He was a great dog and he made my life richer through his presence. I only hope that I did the same for him. I'm sure that Penny felt that way about you and Patty.

I'm glad that your son helped you; family is what you need in times like this. Take care.

SpiderPig Get some Whiskey Stones if you don't want your booze of choice to get watered down.

http://www.amazon.com/DBTech-Whisky...d=4KCMLEQ6HWNE&coliid=I2SRHMSAVGSFT2

sorry to bear about your friend passing skunk! i bet there was some real good days you guys can remember.

The pain and sorrow will eventually go away and be replaced with good memories. I felt the same way when I had to have my 16 year old beagle put down. Spud will live forever in our memories.

Randy please give Patty a hug from me
I know that she is such a caring person and how bad you both must feel
You both have all the positive thoughts and wishes that I can give

Hey Skunk. Sorry to hear about Penny. I know how much she meant to you and Patty.

Randy, Sorry to hear about Penny. My thoughts and prayers go out to both of you.

Randy, sorry to hear about Penny. Sometimes it's hard to be a responsible pet owner. But she's not in pain anymore and much as it hurts you and Patty it's for the best. Again, I'm sorry.

makes me wanna cry skunk.....im so sorry...i dread the day

maximus is kylie & i's only "child"

Boris, you have my sympathy as well for loosing Wolfie.

Thank you everyone, specially you Todd, for your fb posts to Patty. She really appreciated them. We'll get over the Great hurt in time. But she was our baby, our Penny girl. Not one single day in 15 1/2 years went by that we were away from her for more than 12 hours.

Hello Randy.