I think I'm going to have to let both of my pets go

[hpdrifter]

I went to the vet today and she said its probably time. I lost one in Dec '07 and it was horrible. Now I'm going to lose the other two and I'll be petless.

And I can't help but think of all of the things I could/should have done better. Did I give them enough attention and love? Have they been unhappy and bored? In pain? Uncomfortable? For how long? I feel guilty, like they deserved better than the life I gave them. And guilty because they were kind of the only thing I had that was all mine. They were my comfort when I was fighting with friends or family, the thing that got me through stressful days at work. The thing I thought about when I couldn't sleep. If I was stuck in traffic I made up little songs about them to the tune of whatever was on the radio. Now what will I have? What will make me smile as I'm walking up the driveway? Who will I call to when I get in the door?

I feel kind of empty.

[paul jones]

sorry about that..will you be getting more pets in future?
I miss my cats a lot since losing them a few years ago and haven't replaced them yet.I'd love to get a lioness one day to scare the shit out of 13 year old welfare scrounging parents going to get their benefits that us hard working types support through taxes

[Lyman Zerga]

how old are they?

i had the exactly same feelings when my bunnies went

[ericlee]

so sorry to hear.

Man do I want a dog so bad but I just don't have the time and space for it.

When I'm at work I see all the dogs walking around and I feel a little jealous. There's one little french bulldog that comes by and is all like, "look at me, pet me!" and there's no way avoiding it.

Don't feel guilty. You've probably did just fine with them.