My best friend Shelby died a few weeks ago of cancer. It has been really hard for me. One of the hardest parts is people who do not understand why I cry so much over a dog, some people don't get it. I had her for 13 years and I still keep thinking shes alive. I had her privately cremated at a Shelter I respect and now I have her ashes. My 3 cats keep looking for her and I am so sad about losing her. Her death was rather sudden. She had cancer 2 times before but had the tumors removed, this time it was in the blood and it also effected her Insallin level.  Anyway when she died I was with her but she looked so scared. She didn't have any pain, just confusion as to why she was dying. It's even hard to write about.

Shelby

Maingal,

So sorry to hear about the loss of your best friend.  We all know the heartbreak and understand your feelings of loss, it never truly goes away, but eases in time.  She had a long wonderful life with you.

Hugs from Ped, Molly & Zorro

THank you so much. Really it is nice to know there are other people that love animals like I do.

Dear Mainegirl

I am so understanding about the loss of a pet and the crying.How does one stop crying.Well no matter what people say i don't.I lost my flicky 4/3/07.He wasn't sick or anything he was a healthy 7 yr.old.He met a rabid racoon and i should of not let him back out that day,so I still cry.Shelby was so very lucky to have a mommy like you,you loved him like he was a child,he was a child in a fur coat.he is with you and always will be.

My collie Brandy died 6/3/03,I had him as from a 3 month old puppy.He was my shadow he was my life.He was the most handsome collie you ever saw and he knew it.I still cry over him and always will.Please don't let people that don't understand bother you,they actually in my eyes don't understand the love that these animals give to us.I wish someday the people that don't feel this will when they hopefully fall for a animal that they will love as we loved ours.

Shelby hopefully will meet my brandy and be forever friends.They are both happy and younger and they don't hurt from cancer anymore.I know we will be with them one day when it is our turn.My prayers are with you and your shelby.

Brandy also developed cancer he had it in his bladder.He 2 was so scared and i'll cry forever for him and all my pets.Brandy and Shelby are well now and I have peace with that,that they are well and no longer afraid.

God Bless you dear mainegirl.

Brenda and Brandy

Hey Mainegirl,

I'm so so sorry to hear of the loss of your beloved Shelby... the bond we share with our "fur" babies is stronger than the bond most people share...know that now she is without pain & confusioon, and will see you again someday at the Bridge.

Know it's okay to cry as often as you need, and I feel sorry for the people that don't understand such a profound love.

Hugs & Prayers,

Me & the "boys"

I was sadden to hear about your loss.Remember as long as you keep Shelbys memory alive then Shelby is  not really gone.Have you thought about planting a flower garden in Shelbys memory and then put up a rememberance marker in the garden in memory of Shelby. Shelby would like that very much!

Shelby was put up in Memory here. Please go see her. She was adorable.