Quote Originally Posted by Daghain View Post
And why should you? You will, IF and WHEN you're ready. You had him for 17 years? I don't think you're going to erase him in a day. Geez, I've had my bird for 13, and when she's gone I'm sure I'll be in the same state you're in. You get so used to having them around it's a real shock when they're gone. They truly are family.

And if anyone says to you, "It's just a dog." You have my permission to beat the crap out of them. WTF do they know? In many ways, pets are better than people.

Yes...one person did say that...I replied that I like my dog more than most people, including me!