i had to let my girl go today. she was 13 years, the last few years she had her fair share of problems but always fought back. Well yesterday she didn't eat her food, and that's when I knew. she was a x retriever and ate anything! so this morning i drove her to the park and although she couldn't walk far we sat in the sun for a while, then i took her to the vet's, she loved her visits their as the receptionist's gave her treats on the way in and out, usually after her check up's she'd wag her tail at the door waiting to get to the receptionist, but today she laid down, my hubby and me held her and spoke to her as she fell peacefully asleep.
my 9yo understands that sally has gone but needed that something to hold on to, So i told her to go in the garden (Sally loved to sleep out there in the early evening's) and look for the brightest star shinning down on our house..........that's Sal xxxxxxxxxx she came running back in and said yep mum she's theirxxxxxx

The Star
by
Doug Coulter

When someone leaves this earth
they must take a very long and lonely journey,
what I am going to tell you is how to find out
if that journey was successful.

You must have loved your dog when he was alive
and upon his death feel as if your heart
has been ripped from your body.
The star will not work if is a false gesture on your part.
You must follow the steps exactly
the way I will tell you to find that star.

Go into the night the first clear night
you have in your area.
Go to a spot you and you dog used to go.
Close your eyes and talk to your dog
as if he is siting right by your side,
don't rush it, tears will flow like a giant river.
All at once you will feel a very strange sensation,
it will feel as if the dog is sitting right by your side.
At that moment open your eyes and look to the sky,
look all over,
but mostly in the North, Northeast portion.
All at once you will see the brightest
and warmest star in the sky.
It will draw your attention to it.
At that moment close your eyes,
then open them again
and if you see that star again
it is you dog telling you that
he has a successful journey.

That star will stay in the same spot
night after night until your grieving is over,
then it will disappear
never to be seen by you again
until you too
have made that successful journey.

When your journey is complete,
you too will put your star in the sky.

How lovely that your daughter is so sensitive

So sorry about your dear Sal. Keep all those fond memories.

Lucy
xx

So sorry for your loss
Hope Sallys star shines brightly for you. She'll always be in your hearts.
Lara x

So very sorry. (((Hugs)))

Lisa