Newfie in Oz
New member
I would just like to sincerely thank everyone that wrote us to express their condolences, understanding and helpful advice at what has been a very difficult time for us. Thank you all, you have helped us tremendously and though we are still very sad a Ben’s parting your words have definitely helped soften the blow a bit.
We decided to have our beautiful boy cremated so we’d be able to bring him home with us, and we went out to the crematorium a few days back to say our final goodbyes and to pick out a nice box for him. I stayed with him until the end and even assisted in placing him in the oven which, was, needless to say,EXTREMELY upsetting. Though part of me wishes I had not done it-as it was truly awful-overall I am glad that I did. You see, I thought that I owed it to him to be there until the end, to make certain that things were going to be done right, and equally importantly, that he was treated with the respect and dignity he so rightfully deserved.
Though we are still very upset things are-very-slowly getting a little better. Tehya is the one who I feel most sorry for now. We’ve asked one of our breeders about getting another pup for her, and that may happen in sometime in January. Though I don’t know if we’re ready for that yet, I do know that it’s not about us right now but about her. That said, I also know that any dog that came into our house would be welcomed and loved just as much as any we’ve ever had. Thank you all again, thanks for listening and thanks for your help.
Glen
[ 12-11-2006, 10:03 PM: Message edited by: Newfie in Oz ]
We decided to have our beautiful boy cremated so we’d be able to bring him home with us, and we went out to the crematorium a few days back to say our final goodbyes and to pick out a nice box for him. I stayed with him until the end and even assisted in placing him in the oven which, was, needless to say,EXTREMELY upsetting. Though part of me wishes I had not done it-as it was truly awful-overall I am glad that I did. You see, I thought that I owed it to him to be there until the end, to make certain that things were going to be done right, and equally importantly, that he was treated with the respect and dignity he so rightfully deserved.
Though we are still very upset things are-very-slowly getting a little better. Tehya is the one who I feel most sorry for now. We’ve asked one of our breeders about getting another pup for her, and that may happen in sometime in January. Though I don’t know if we’re ready for that yet, I do know that it’s not about us right now but about her. That said, I also know that any dog that came into our house would be welcomed and loved just as much as any we’ve ever had. Thank you all again, thanks for listening and thanks for your help.
Glen
[ 12-11-2006, 10:03 PM: Message edited by: Newfie in Oz ]
