Beth,I'm really sorry to hear about Kobe, I know the feeling when we lost Gus I wasn't able to read some of the post and have just started to become more active again, I think because of what we go through with these guys it makes it that much harder when we lose them, but this is a great family that will help you through the bad times.  I found looking at pictures and remembering the good times both helped and hurt, but it doesn't make it easier. Our thoughts are with you,paws up, Spirit Gus and Dan  

djbockman said:

I think because of what we go through with these guys it makes it that much harder when we lose them  

 Words always fail me when I read of end of the journey for another of our great warriors, but please accept our deepest sympathy at this time. Like Dan, I believe that while we are close to our companions prior to the diagnosis, our journey together and the fight side-by-side only makes that bond even stronger. We can see the love, strength, courage, and their absolute desire to once more be "normal" with their pack. Like far too many here, I have felt exactly how you do just now and there is no shame in feeling such a huge loss. Personally, I knew that I could not write, even to tell that Cherry's battle had come to completion, so I literally wrote her "obituary" months before the end when I could still hug her.

Take all the time that you need, but know that this community will be here for any support that we can give. Know that you did everything that you could for kobe and the love that you shared has come through so very clearly in your posting. Know that you will never totally be without Kobe, for the gifts that Kobe gave you wil live with you forever.

May you find peace at this time, and may you soon be able to remember Kobe with a smile and not just this canyon of a hole of lonliness.

Spirit Cherry's Dad

I'm so sorry you had to say goodbye to Kobe.  Now, it's time to figure out how to have an invisible dog around, because they're never really gone :)  It's been almost 2 months since Jack turned invisible, and I'm still finding Jack hair around the house.  It's a nice little reminder that we had a super dog that had a great life :)  I hope you can remember that although it is sad to let them go, it is truly a gift that he got to be a part of your life :)  My thoughts are with you…

<3 Laura and Invisible Jack

We are all so very sorry for your loss.

Beth, I'm so sorry that you had to say goodbye to Kobe.  Even though you know in your mind that it's best for him, your heart can't help but to miss him.  I think about Sadie many times each day, and miss her so much.  It seems like each time I talk about her though, there are fewer tears.  I've made it a point to talk about her alot. I talk about both good times and sad times, and it seems to be therapeutic. We're here to talk and listen, whenever you are ready.

Hugs and invisible (and forever sloppy) Sadie kisses,

Lisa and spirit Sadie