If you're in the Triangle area and you're ready to adopt, I can't recommend this place highly enough:
Sent one over the rainbow bridge seven years ago, soon to send another one over -- she's 16 now. We're spoiling her as best we can until the time comes.
Yeah, my first and only time was 11 years ago with my dog, Darwin. That was so hard, but due to his health, the right thing to do. I even sensed forgiveness in the look he gave me when I brought him in to the vet. Very hard to think about. Then I had to go tell my three kids when they came home from school.
I've done it with a dog and a cat, both of whom were my wife's before we met. Still puts you through the ringer even if you were only there for part of their life.
Ditto on the avatar thing. My boy Beau grew up with my kids and it was one of the hardest things ever when he passed. However, I'm of the opposite mind when it comes to getting another pupper. They bring so much joy and display so much unconditional love, I find it harder to live without that than to face the inevitable rainbow bridge moment.
