I can’t believe it’s been over three years since I had to let him go. Honestly, it was pure hell those first few months. Time has helped but memories can be hard. I was told about this group and thought I would take a look. I am glad I did. Just the support alone I received from all members was amazing, and I am not sure where I would had been in my grieving process without it. Pam Baren Kaplan, our Pack leader, encouraged me to post, to share stories and pictures, as often as I needed, and I did. There were up days and down days, but far worse were the nights. I worked by myself at that time and my mind would not shut off. That’s when I most often turned to Paws to post and comment. If you were to ask me right now how I am doing, I would tell you I am missing my Rocky and that there is a deep void in my life but overall I am strong and good. This is largely due to the love and supports The Pack and our Alpha leader Pam has given me, and they will do the same for you. -Ruth Eberlein Dow , California

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I cannot say enough about how grateful I am to have had Pam in my life when I lost my dog.  I did not think I would recover.  Her knowledge and wisdom plus her compassion made her a great place to go to to deal with my grief.   I know my fur babies have gone to get wings,  but Pam is a living angel. Pure comfort in my time of need.  And what is really great is, if I regress she still there.  Sandi I, Illinois