Quote Originally Posted by emily_in_nc View Post
I understand, Lisa, and I surely wasn't trying to knock what you wrote. I know that your intentions were in the right place. I was just saying that at least for me, even knowing that a death was quick is not much comfort at all when all that you can focus on is losing a loved one (human OR pet) in a most unexpected and tragic way.

Emily
I hear you. I've have various experiences with death as well, both expected and unexpected, peaceful and awful, animal and human loved ones. We are all different. Something like knowing death was quick would comfort me a little, even in the midst of grief. I do understand what you are saying- nothing can really lessen the grief and pain of loss except time.