[Lawrence Coppari]

We lost our Brandy last May. She was with us almost 16 years. I don't think I'll ever get over it. To us it was worse than a person passing away. For some reason or another we accept the passing of people more easily.

Our pet had an inflammation of the nerves that connect the inner ear to the brain. Most times they recover but our pet was older. She would not eat nor drink. We fed her with an eyedropper for three days but she never improved. The vet had told us that if she did not improve in three days, then it was futile.

On the fifth day, we called the vet who came to our home and put her to sleep. I'll never forget how the weight of her head on my leg got heavier and heavier as she left us. It was the lowest point of my life.

Five months passed by but my wife and I still grieved for her. Seven months later we got a puppy, same kind but different color. Missy is now six months old and full of life. The new dog fills the void to some extent and eases the pain. But you never forget. Brandy had a good life. We miss her.

Anyway, all I can say is that I am sorry for your loss. As you are single, it might even be more difficult. There is nothing like a pet.