I am in complete and total shock...

[PiedPiperInKC]

Originally Posted by LAM

I just read (through tears) your whole thread. There's no doubting the love you and your family shared for your cherished Titan and Nikka. The pictures of Titan are wonderful and show how handsome and yes, regal-looking he was. I wish all dogs could have such a loving family.

I'm sorry you lost Titan so suddenly. What a shock it must have been to be playing with him one minute and the next to be bringing him to the emergency vet. Life seems so unfair sometimes.

Kaiya is adorable. I'm glad that you have her and that she has you.

I'm at the beginning (July 19) of the grieving process and have not yet come to terms that my girl, Heidi, is no longer with me. She, like your Titan, was my "heart dog". I called her my "dream dog". I can't imagine living without a dog, however, I want Heidi to be that dog. She was perfect to me - beautiful, smart, funny. All I had to do was look into her eyes to feel instant peace. I always told her that I was honored to have her in my life.

When we got the call to pick up Heidi's ashes, I couldn't go. I sat in the farthest corner of the house, away from the driveway so I wouldn't see my husband drive out or back in. Like you, I asked my husband to put them somewhere in the house and not tell me where. Maybe someday I'll want to look at "the box", although I don't see that day coming any time soon.

I feel like I'm in a fog. It takes so much effort to make it into work each day. I am very surprised I've been able to do it.

Oh how I wish I could put my face against Heidi's and feel her fur and those big beautiful ears. How can it be that she's gone?

The memorial in your yard is really beautiful and a fitting tribute to your beloved friends.

Thinking of you and wishing you and your family the strength to get through these difficult days.

Take care,
Lynn (Below, some pics of my girl.)

I am so sorry for your loss...and thank you for sharing your story with me.

Wow, it sounds like we are handling our grief very similarly. It was 8 weeks ago today that I lost my beautiful boy. Still don't know where those ashes are in my house - still haven't ordered his stepping stone so I can bury him next to Nikka before the weather changes. It's so weird when people come up to me at the dog park to ask about Kaiya. They start giving me advice/guidance about GSD's...like it must be my first one. Every time I tell them why she's here and how this 'isn't my first rodeo with a GSD". It always shocks them. The story gets told a lot!

Anyway, thank you again and unfortunately, I very much feel and understand your pain!

[marielrowland]

PiedPiper I'm so sorry for both your terrible losses & how quickly together you've had to endure those two losses. Thanks so much for sharing your difficult journey. I admire your strength & endurance.

I've had many human & animal losses in my life. As difficult as it is losing our beloved pets I do feel that it in some way helps to teach & prepare us for the other losses of our human family we will endure. I don't know if this is something anyone else would agree with or not but it has helped me.

Again I'm so sorry for your loss of Nikka & Titan. Take your time & go with your instinct. I think you'll know when your ready.