Posted by JenStar on June 10, 2005, at 19:22:27 [reposted on June 11, 2005, at 10:09:30 | original URL]
In reply to How will I cope when Hammy dies?, posted by Deneb on June 10, 2005, at 15:38:50
hi Deneb,
I think it's the saddest thing when I pet dies. That's the double-edged sword: They bring you so much happiness, then complete sadness when they die.Like Dinah said - everything she said!
I still remember my kitties when I was young. I still "love" them in a way, even though it was over 25 years ago. They were special, wonderful little animals. I think I loved them more than I loved some people. Losing them was very very hard.
But the only thing that makes it acceptable, I guess, is the joy that they bring when they're alive. I know you don't want to hear that "you can get another pet," it's awful to say that, because it diminishes the pet you love NOW. But you're an animal lover and you will always have animals in your life, and they will always bring you joy.
I guess - enjoy Hammy now, and deal with the pain when it comes. Don't suffer EARLY - there's no need. Don't worry about the future for him (as long as you're keeping him as healthy as possible) -- if you grieve for him NOW, you're wasting time and not really enjoying him fully. Of course that's much easier said than done. AS a worrier myself, that's what I WANT to do, not what I necessarily Do do.
Pet the little guy once for me!
JenStar
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