You know, I know it's hard to post in/read the sad threads, but when a dog dies (or is sick) and someone is hurting, it's not about how sad
I feel, it's about finding the courage to face the sadness (and/or anger, in the case of Rosie) you feel and let the person know you care that they are hurting and that you are hurting right along with them.
No one ever likes to feel sad. Life is never 100% comfortable for anyone, but you never get through it without grief and sadness. I have cried thousands of tears over dogs lost here on NN and in my personal life. For me, that is what makes the uneventful days wonderful and I appreciate them.
Don't get me wrong, I am not blasting anyone for not being able to face it, I felt that way too, once. It wasn't until about 6 years ago, when my breeder (of all people) made me realize how important it was to be there for my dogs. I had to put my Lhasa down (14 years old) and I told her I couldn't face taking him in to be euthanized. With comforting words, she set me straight and I did go, and I never regretted it. I promise you this-you will never regret telling someone how sorry you are that they are hurting.