I lost my first dog so I'm (unfortunately) acquainted with this pain. It's worse for my DH who raised him from a kitten, I suspect. He's holding it together better than I am, though.

My 8 year old stepson was extremely upset last night, he seems to be coping better now.

I miss Les so much...no more cat following me around the house begging for food, or trying to trip me so I don't walk away from him.