Oh dear losing someone you love is really hard and our fur babies become like little people.I am sure heaven is full of these wonderful friends and that you will see her in awhile hugs carolyn

My prayers are with you and your family, I have two daughters, but I also have a male mini dachshund and he is definitely my son. When I first got him I was so surprised on how he did the exact same things my girls did when they were young. They become part of the family so quickly. I dread the day my Copper does pass on but he will be in my heart always. Your dog may not be there physically but he will always be with you. I am sending your way a big hug and a shoulder to cry on, take care, Anna

so sorry to read this. It's always so hard to say goodbye from a dear pet-friend. my hugs and prayers are for them. hope they can accept it, and think back to all the happy loving times they shared. hope they have a lot of pictures that remind them to their dear Penny Ann. She will be forever in the heart :

My heart breaks for you, I know your pain and hopefully soon the pain will ease a little. I have found a new 'baby' so helps the loss. You can never replace the one you lost but your local shelter has one that needs you as badly as you need them. This link will help......

I so feel and understand your pain so my heartfelt sympathy goes out to you all. It is a strange thing that we can love and remember each and every pet we have shared our lives with and though we know we will outlive them, we are drawn time and time again to willingly give our hearts to our four-legged babies, for how could we ever live without the companionship of a furry friend.

My prayers are with you all.

The young lass next door to me lost both her cat and her elderly dog within three weeks and, although she was devastated, she just had to go and find another two babies to share the love she needs to give. Now two furballs have escaped the needle and found a loving home.

There is probably another little dog who needs you all right now to save her/him from certain death and perhaps Penny-Ann knew it was time to make a space so this other little dog could also know the love and warmth that she has known.
Hugs and blessings, Meganne

Everyone who has a dog , feels your sorrow. Not a day goes bye I don't think of our beloved Hogan. I started looking the next day when he passed. I knew I could never replace him but the joy that he brought to us was beyond words. I would go to a drawer where I kept a towel we used to wrap him, just for his scent. I have his ashes and yes when I go Hogan will be with me and so will my Jasper and Lola... and what ever creatures I have in the rest of my life.I have this picture the next time we meet , they will be waiting for me and we all cross a rainbow bridge together.

YES I KNOW WHAT YOU FEEL, MY LITTLE KAYHA DOG DIED ABOUT 5 MO. AGO, HE WAS 15 YRS OLD, PARTOF OUR FAMILY, BUT ANOTHER LITTLE ONE CAME ALONG TO HELP FILL THAT VOID IN MY HEART, HE IS SO FUNNY AND TAKES UP MY TIME WANTING TO PLAY, HAVE NO TIME TO BE LONELY , JUST SAD MISSING MY KAYHA, LILDOLL

I just think it is amazing how God knows we need these little animals in our lives. Isn't it something how they give their whole lives to us so freely. All they want is love in return. God bless you for all the love you gave Penny Ann all these years, When my son't service dog, Bates, passed away. We wrote down all the wonderful things about him. Like the way his tail thumped on the floor beside the bed in the morning, and the way his eyes looked when he stood at the top of the stairs wondering if he was going too. When kids in my class would lose a pet, we made a book of these things for them.

My dear Marjorie, I know how much this beloved grand-doggie meant to you & your husband and especially to your daughter. I will be praying for each of you to accept God's will. He only gives us our fur babies for such a short time. But that is because they give so much love in those few years. You will always have your memories and I know right now - that doesn't take that pain away. Please know I love and care for you each.

A couple of years ago my little Chihuahua disappeared in the worst cold snap we had that winter. We searched frantically but never found him. I left my phone number with all the pound and SPCA and animal rescue places. A lady called me, she had been told I had a dog missing. She had been taking a walk in the cementary near her home when this little dog started following her. I rushed over to her house, it wasn't my dog but another little fellow needing someone to love and care for him. I brought him home and named him "Ozzie", he has grown into a scruffy little terrior mix. A real lover and a great snuggle-buddy at night! Tell Heather not to think of replacing Penny Ann but don't throw away all the love she has to give. There are many little dogs like my Ozzie needing a home.

My heart is aching for the loss of your beautiful Penny Ann. I know what you are going through as our beloved Bella died only in May. Time will heal the ache in your hearts and as others have said here there might be another dog to help ease the pain, but no other dog will replace her. Love and blessings to you and your daughter. Chris

Heather your Penny Ann sounds like she was the most amazing loyal girl. You will never forget the love and all the memories you had with her. It will never be the same but give yourself some time and maybe you can find the strength and love to welcome another one that needs a good loving forever home. Thoughts and prayers for you and your family on Penny Ann's passing.

Marjorie, I know how you all feel, my dear Dancer died in my arms on Saturday morning. They love us so much, and leave us too soon. My cats and dog are my kids, too, the only ones I'll ever have. Heather, I don't know how to get through it either, no matter how many times I have to lose one. But I do have the others yet, and they still need love and care. Do read the rainbow bridge site, it's really beautiful. You're all in my thoughts and prayers. Hugs, Marji

This is Dancer, I'm sure he'll meet PennyAnn at the Rainbow Bridge, and they'll be waiting together for us.

So very sorry to hear that you have lost such a wonderful family member. No words can make it right. Big hugs for you all. Sarah.

Isn't it amazing how our fur babies are as much, if not more, a part of our family than our own family? Their love is so pure. They live to serve, and love unconditionally. They are our greatest secret keepers, biggest fans and happiest family members. It takes so little to give them pleasure. And in return, they offer their entire beings to us.
I understand your loss; it is as great as losing a human family member. Have a doggie funeral. That sounds hokey, but it really does help. Your local animal shelters may even offer grief support for loss of your fur friends. Go. Share with others. Learn about the stages of grief. The greatest one is the feeling of loss. It will get better. There will be times that you will see or do something that brings back that memory. That memory will change over time. Eventually, it will become one where you can TELL about your fur baby with a smile on your face, and remember all of the times you had together. I hope that you and your family are able to grieve together, and then consider a new fur baby to fill that void. There is so much love left to give, and to receive. You will know when the time is right. For everyone, that time is different. I wish for you healing and inner peace at this crossroad in life.

Dear Marjorie, Heather and families,
To read of the passing of Penny Ann, sadness fills my heart for all of you who loved and cared for her. The memories of our pets are precious and to be treasured. Those memories will sustain you while you try to understand and accept the void left by this wonderful member of your family. When the time is right that void will be filled again, not to replace Penny Ann, for that will never happen, but to fill that empty spot with the love that only a dog can offer, with its unique personality and devotion, and make your family happy again.
I send you much love in your time of grief - AlmaG.

I am so sorry for your loss, we too have lost our fur babies. It is hard but, i just finished a photo albumn for our son of his dog that died 3 yrs ago and he can now enjoy looking at his friend. time does ease.

Sorry to hear of your loss - time will heal. Another little one won't take Penny Ann's place(because no one can as each one is different), but they will fill the void and they do so so quickly. Even quicker than you realize. It takes them such a short time to squeeze into your heart.
Once when I had lost my little Muffin, I said I was not going to have another one! That went right out the window when my son showed up at my work before I left (he had called and asked me to wait a couple min. for him - needed to talk to me!). Well, he had a darling little puppy and put it in my arms and it was trying to cuddle and lick me to pieces all at once. He then asked if I wanted her and I kind of looked at him and couldn't let him take it back, so yes I had another little bundle of joy!

Take care.

I don't think I can add anything to what already has been said. I am sending you a hug and hope you will find a new 4 legged friend to share your life with that will take over your heart and make the ache less. Hugs Angie

I am so sorry for your pain, I also know what it is like to lose a beloved doggie, Love Cica

I'm so sorry for your loss...I know if my husband and I lost out beloved Taffy we would also be devasted....We do really know how much a special dog can mean to you... God bless and give you some way to cope with your loss

sending prayers