Remind yourself that there is nothing you can do to improve the situation and thus there is no point in remaining worked up over something in which you have no control over. It is easier said than done but when my dad died that's what I kept telling myself.

I'm sure you don't want to replace him, but he's at peace now, and you can get another puppy and go through it all again - think how much fun that will be! It's just the way it is with pets - they're not like partners, you don't have one for your whole life. Instead, we get to have loads and loads of them!

Just know that Paul and you gave Nelson the best life possible. That is what I did when I had to make the horrible decision to put my Beanie to sleep earlier this month. His life was rich with love and care by two wonderful people who nutured him with a disablity. If you share your pain with your colleagues or clients, they will most likely cry with you for a few minutes and give you hug. You need to get your pain out. One of my vendors listened to me blab on the phone and then sent me a lovely sympathy card to my office. When others show compassion and care, it helps ease the pain. In a few weeks after the pain eases up you can consider whether you want to open your home up to another animal who needs a good home. I feel when one door closes another opens up. Today is two weeks that I have my little Skippy and I am so happy that my other cats have finally accepted him. When he looks up at me with those big golden eyes of his, it eases the loss of Beanie greatly. This little guy was more of a child than just a dog. Since you and hubby are like me and don't have any children, you pets become your fur babies. I am sorry for the pain in your heart, it sucks big time. When 9/11 hit I was away on a business trip and it was pretty bad but I think your situation is worse.

I am so very sorry for your loss. I can't guarantee this will work, but give it a try: set aside some time to grieve for your dog. You might even want to list it in your Blackberry, Palm, or whatever. This way, maybe you'll be able to focus on your work now, because you know you have time to think about that later.

Nothing i can say will make you feel better.I'll be thinking of you.x

Please go to rainbowbridge.com. I found comfprt ther, I hope you can too. I am sorry for your loss. Can you possibly go home?

What a great husband you have to know that you are away on a business trip and you have to keep a happy face to call you. I'd rip him a new one when you got home because he could have waited until AFTER the business you needed to take care of as to not endanger your business transactions.

All I can offer you is sympathy. I too would be a mess of tears. I think that if it's possible, Educated Optimist's advice sounds like it might work. You and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers. {{{{{hug}}}}}

Hey. My condolences. Sounds so cliche, but try to remember the good times. And hang in there...you'll be okay.

I am sorry for being so long coming into this thread... I had to find it and I am not terribly good at doing that. I am not going to give you pat platitudes because, as an animal lover myself, I know that they do not work. What I can say is that, at least with me, you are posting to someone who knows what it feels like to lose a beloved pet. How can you stop crying? Time. One thing that helped me was the Rainbow Bridge. I am an atheist so I do not necessarily believe in the Rainbow Bridge but I took, and sometimes still do years after my cats died, solace in the thought of it. I wish I could offer you more solace than I have but I am afraid that if I try I am going to come across as those who hand out platitudes. May the Gods bless you for being good people for your dog. I know, the atheist thing, but it is just something I say when I am sending positive thoughts.

Even though I don't know your family, My heart really goes out to you, I had a dog I loved disappear once and I didn't handle that well, He was my buddy. I can kind of relate to how you feel. and I am so so sorry, I know you love your dog. So try to remember he knew you loved him too!

Oh honey, that is a heartbreak! I am so sorry. Your happy face can only come from pleasant memories of your doggie, but please feel free to grieve. It is appropriate to let people know (possibly your boss first) that you are grieving a loss and intend to do your job as usual but may need support. They should understand if they are human. You may need a day off or two. But will need to go through the process. Sooooooo sorry.

wow sorry to here that do something to forget about the dog. and make sure you keep smileing then when you get home cry about it. dont let your co-worker see you crying.