A Coyote Took My Bruiser

[emily_in_nc]

Every time I read the title of this thread I feel sad.

Me too. It just breaks my heart, and I just can't bear to think about it. Whether Bruiser's death was quick or not, I doubt that lessens the pain that bunnydodger feels right now very much.

My father died in an auto accident, and although it was meant to comfort, having people tell me that he never knew what hit him didn't help much at all. Sure, I'd rather know that he didn't suffer in a prolonged fashion, but in the final analysis, my dad was taken away from me in a way no one should ever have to lose someone they love, and thinking about the circumstances of his death pains me greatly. The same goes for Bruiser and the coyote. There is no good way to lose a pet, but having one snatched from one's yard by another animal has to be one of the hardest to deal with.

All that said, the coyote is not at "fault" here either -- he was just following his biological imperative. But that doesn't make the entire situation hurt any less.

Emily