07/12/2024
Came home yesterday and found my 12-year-old yellow had died. She was having a tough time but I never expected her to die on her own. This is the first one who has not died in my arms and I am feeling incredible guilt for not being there. My five-year-old red lab knows I am sure. I am typing this at 7 am with tears streaming down my 66-year-old face. My whole routine is totally different from now. God spared me from taking her to get put to sleep but I am devastated right now. Thanks for being a group that understands this bond. RIP River, you were a champ