Grief Starting Before The Loss To myself........Dulce You didn’t just “own” her. You grew with her. You shared years of routines, comfort, loyalty, and quiet companionship. She’s been with you through moments no one else saw. She’s been your constant, your shadow, your soft place to land. When a dog becomes that woven into your life, the thought of losing them feels like losing a part of yourself. Your heart aches because it’s supposed to. It aches because you love her honestly. You’re not watching her die. You’re watching her need more help, and she’s getting it. Dogs with: • enlarged hearts • fluid buildup • liver congestion • arthritis can still have good days, comfortable days, and meaningful time once their symptoms are managed. This is not the moment where everything ends. This is the moment where you adjust, support her, and help her stay comfortable. She’s still here. She’s still breathing easier today than yesterday. She’s still looking for you. She’s still trusting you. Your grief is coming from love, not from reality You’re grieving the idea of losing her — not the actual moment. And that’s normal. When you love a dog this deeply, you start mourning long before the final day. It’s your heart trying to prepare itself for something it doesn’t know how to handle. But she’s not gone. She’s not slipping away right now. She’s not in crisis. She’s resting. She’s breathing smoother. She’s responding to care. She’s still your girl. Love you Sarah, My Loyal companion I will be here every day to make sure you are comfortable🙏