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"How lucky am I to have had something that makes saying goodbye so hard."

Winnie the Pooh

His simple words of wisdom cover many aspects of life

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Endal, wearing his PDSA Gold Medal
Species  | Dog
Breed  | Labrador retriever
Sex  | Male
Born  | 13 December 1995
Died  | 13 March 2009 (aged 13)
Resting place  | Ilford PDSA Animal Cemetery,
Nation from  | British
Occupation  | Service dog
Successor  | Endal Junior
Owner  | Allen Parton
Sandra Parton

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Melanie Henry.        Losing a beautiful, cherished, animal friend can be devastating.               We mourn and grieve because we love.     One does not exist without the other.   When our animal companion dies and returns to the earth, our love still continues.                Our grief honours the life we shared together.                 Grief is distressing, debilitating and isolating.                       It is entirely natural and unique to the bereaved.

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Melanie Henry.        Losing a beautiful, cherished, animal friend can be devastating.               We mourn and grieve because we love.     One does not exist without the other.   When our animal companion dies and returns to the earth, our love still continues.                Our grief honours the life we shared together.                 Grief is distressing, debilitating and isolating.                       It is entirely natural and unique to the bereaved.

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http://animalbereavementsupport.co.uk/

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This link contains a paper on how euthanasia can affect veterinary practitioners as well as pet owners them selves.

https://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/all-dogs-go-heaven/201310/animal-euthanasia-and-traumatic-stress

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Deborah dougall
a poem on life with a pet and loss of that pet

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hannah sandiford

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Euthanasia - a good death

The greatest act of love shown to a much loved animal to relieve pain and suffering to go without pain and with dignity

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“Without you in my arms, I feel an emptiness in my soul. I find myself searching the crowds for your face - I know it's an impossibility, but I cannot help myself.”
― Nicholas Sparks, Message in a Bottle

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“Dogs do not have many advantages over people, but one of them is extremely important: euthanasia is not forbidden by law in their case; animals have the right to a merciful death.”
― Milan Kundera, The Unbearable Lightness of Being

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an eldely face showing  signs of pain and sadness

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FROM FRIEND TO FRIEND

You're giving me a special gift,
So sorrowfully endowed,
And through these last few cherished days,
Your courage makes me proud.

But really, love is knowing
When your best friend is in pain,
And understanding earthly acts
Will only be in vain.

So looking deep into your eyes,
Beyond, into your soul,
I see in you the magic, that will
Once more make me whole.

The strength that you possess,
Is why I look to you today,
To do this thing that must be done,
For it's the only way.

That strength is why I've followed you,
And chose you as my friend,
And why I've loved you all these years...
My partner 'til the end.

Please, understand just what this gift,
You're giving, means to me,
It gives me back the strength I've lost,
And all my dignity.

You take a stand on my behalf,
For that is what friends do.
And know that what you do is right,
For I believe it too.

So one last time, I breathe your scent,
And through your hand I feel,
The courage that's within you,
To now grant me this appeal.

Cut the leash that holds me here,
Dear friend, and let me run,
Once more a strong and steady dog,
My pain and struggle done.

And don't despair my passing,
For I won't be far away,
Forever here, within your heart,
And memory I'll stay.

I'll be there watching over you,
Your ever faithful friend,
And in your memories I'll run,
...a young dog once again.

In Memory of Asta, Feb. 1997
(c) Karen Clouston

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Euthanasia is the most dignified way of helping the animal in a time of need. I belive its the hardest and bravest thing an owner can do for this belovit pet. 

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Euthanasia is the most dignified way of helping the animal in a time of need. I belive its the hardest and bravest thing an owner can do for this belovit pet. 

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Respect shown by the professionals: the vet's core duty is to care for the health, wellbeing & welfare of the animal. If it is deemed that any of these are compromised to a high degree and detrimental to the animal's quality of life then the vet will discuss euthanasia as an option.  This is professional respect and a professional obligation.

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The respect shown for owners by all the staff at vets is immense. They offer the animal the dignity that they deserve.

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http://www.cruse.org.uk/about-grief

Links to help for the grieving process for all ages

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Children's book about FRED the family cat who it turns out was a famous pop star amongst the cat community!

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'Marley & Me': Book & Movie. How a dog impacts a family's life through many developmental stages.

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Children & Young People
Cruse website has good resources. Take a look at the children and young people page:
http://www.cruse.org.uk/children

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A good book that explores support for children is Pet Bereavement Support, a complete guide. Written by Dawn Murray.

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i hope this is how it is <3

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Grief and a new identity

Time does not heal and you may never be the same- But each day that passes means you survived despite the pain.

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'I died today'
http://www.robynarouty.com/blog/i-died-today

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I read this book recently and it is about a young woman struggling to move on after her charge, a quadriplegic young man, and the love of her life ends his life via assisted suicide. She struggles to deal with her grief and guilt.

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Rainbow bridge

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Family loss