To many of us the loss of a pet is as painful and devastating as the loss of a person. We love our animals deeply, and have an extrordinary bond with them. Many people, although sympathetic, really just can't understand. If you tell them your pet has died their well-meaning response is along the lines of "Oh, how sad. I'm so sorry. Thank God it was 'only' a dog/cat." So, we have no one to share our pain with, no one to talk to, to help us carry on and not feel like we're going crazy. Mabe we can be of some support to each other.