It's been two and a half months since I helped my whippet friend to heaven and it hasn't gotten any easier. Her doggie friend passed 8 months before her and she was so lonely. Princess had trouble eating for a week and was vomitting. May 29, 1999 I took her to the vet so he could take x-rays and it wasn't good. She had a large mass gowing inside her stomach aand my vet said considering she was 14, he couldn't promise anything. I asked if she was in pain, she was and I didn't want her to suffer anymore than she already had. I spent time with her before I helped her pass. She suddenly looked so old and frail, I couldn't believe her time was here already. I held her close as he gave her the injection. I told her I loved her, she was a good dog, and I thanked her for being such a good friend. I wanted my voice to be the last thing she heard, my touch to be the last thing she felt, my scent to be the last thing she breathed in. She tremored a bit, and was gone. I've never felt so lonely before in my life. Having lost Daisey 8 months earlier made it doubly hard to take. I feel her here sometimes. I know she's here. She loved me too much as I loved her with all my heart. She used to bark at the bottom of the stairs evey morning to be let out.It's quiet now. She used to sleep on my clean clothes in the laundry basket.My clothes have no dog hair now,I miss that. She used to "throw" herself at me and give kisses, I miss that doggie kiss. She slept curled up,under my covers,against my legs eveynight. My legs get cold now, I wish she was there. Ilong to pet her silken coat one more time or to lay down with her for belly rubs. My heart aches. My couch is empty when I come in the door, I wish she was there. I miss you my dear whippet friend. I love you so much!! You were very special to me and I hold you close in my heart and memories forever. I'll bring you a Meaty Bone when we meet again! Love you girl!! Mommy XXXX OOOO