I just read this comment on a pet loss site that was offered from a vet to a grieving pet parent:  

Your dog is going downhill. Do you want to wait until he gets to the bottom?  

Yes, I confess that I am still grieving over the loss of my Bubba Gump after nearly seven months and have not yet been able to commit to adopting another dog, though I've seen several bassets available in shelters.  

This is the first thing I've read since losing him that helps me put it all in perspective.  I hope it helps someone else who is facing the end of a beloved pet's life or still suffering over the loss of a pet.  

For pet loss support, visit the ASPCA site.     

http://www.aspca.org/pet-care/pet-loss/