it's because we share the best of ourselves in a very simple way with an animal. remember the good life you gave your horse, and be with him/her when he/she goes. imagine how much worse it would be if you two had never met. it's going to be hard, but it's going to be o.k.

Because the love you receive from them is unconditional and no where else can you get this kind of love and understanding. I know this sounds terrible but time will heal your heart, no the pain will never go away completely but it will easy away to the point you can and will be able to handle it. I have never lost a horse so I won't say I know how you feel but I have lost a couple really special dogs that were close to my heart, one just a few months ago. take a look at this web site, I have used it over the yrs and it has helped me. http://www.pet-loss-matters.com/pet-tributes.html

Rest, Relax and Recover The comment was not to be an upsetting comment at all. I have lost several pets over the years and I have lost 4 family members in the past three years. It was quite traumatic on each person and animal I lost. I had to be on meds when I lost my grandmother and my sister. The travel was bad for me and the preparations and items to do before during and after really upset me. I watched for months as my little sister withered away. Right before she passes we were asked if we wanted to keep her on a vent or not. The loss of a friend, pet or family member is so very hard on us. It hurts so bad in the mind and heart to see any of our loved ones go. Loosing a loved one is bad but seeing that they are not in pain is better. I did all I could for my loved ones and with three of my family members I was there singing to, talking to and holding their hand. I was there with them until the last breath was taken. The Hospice center that had my loved ones in it sent me a card again just yesterday. I really through it a little bad or out of place when they said “Remembering your Loved Ones at the Holiday Time”….but at the end of the information again there was the message to “rest, relax and recover” The three R’s are things that our body needs in order for us to heal from the ordeal we have gone through. This is the message that I was trying to get to you my friend. LJ

I am so sorry for your loss and totally understand how you are feeling. I lost my 17 year old cat a few months ago and I don't think I will ever get over it entirely. Please check out this website. There is a section on Dealing With Grief after losing a pet. It will help you understand what you are feeling and what to expect and there are even telephone numbers if you feel the need to talk to a counsellor: http://www.tributememorial.net

Only know that the hurt you feel now, will ease with time, but the love you feel, you'll carry with you for the rest of your life. I'm sorry, I know that's not much comfort now... but it is true. For now, go ahead and cry for your friend.

i'll give you some advice that helped me. no matter your beliefs you must know that no one so honest and sincere could ever end up someplace worst than here. also be grateful that you get to say god bye. i know it is hard to face but getting to say good bye makes all the difference. I know because i found my filly dead in our field some warning makes it easier. and cry. mourn your lose. it is your right and never let anyone tell you any different. ppl who don't own animals or are not close to the ones they own will never understand the lose you feel but you still need to feel it. and i don't know about you but when i lost my filly i mourned her. but i also went and saved another filly from the auction. my new filly didn't replace the old one in anyway but it kept me busy and now she holds a different place just as big in m heart. i still have my rituals. i mourn and buy my baby a rose twice a year. on the day she was born and on the day she died. i hope some of this helps. and i feel aweful for your lose.

The comment was not to be an upsetting comment at all. I have lost several pets over the years and I have lost 4 family members in the past three years. It was quite traumatic on each person and animal I lost. I had to be on meds when I lost my grandmother and my sister. The travel was bad for me and the preparations and items to do before during and after really upset me. I watched for months as my little sister withered away. Right before she passes we were asked if we wanted to keep her on a vent or not. The loss of a friend, pet or family member is so very hard on us. It hurts so bad in the mind and heart to see any of our loved ones go. Loosing a loved one is bad but seeing that they are not in pain is better. I did all I could for my loved ones and with three of my family members I was there singing to, talking to and holding their hand. I was there with them until the last breath was taken. The Hospice center that had my loved ones in it sent me a card again just yesterday. I really through it a little bad or out of place when they said “Remembering your Loved Ones at the Holiday Time”….but at the end of the information again there was the message to “rest, relax and recover” The three R’s are things that our body needs in order for us to heal from the ordeal we have gone through. This is the message that I was trying to get to you my friend. LJ