There are many sites to help you handle losing a furry member of your family, but the one I like best is Rainbow Bridge www.rainbowbridge.com. Go there; you’ll feel better!

There are unfortunately situations when you can no longer care for your dog or cat. Sometimes you must move to a place that does not allow them. Sometimes it’s just too much for you. Hopefully you have friends or relatives who can help. Some people put ads in the local newspaper. In any case this is a traumatic circumstance that you should plan for well in advance.

You can get information from your local Human Society. You can check withThe Lander Pet Connection http://landerpets.org/ that provides the following informa-tion on its Web site: “We love all animals, and have a deep and abiding respect for all kinds of life. We spay/neuter, pay for vet care, boarding/fostering for homeless strays, unclaimed “pound” dogs and cats.

We maintain a list of unwanted pets and match them with people wanting to adopt. Since November 1998 not one healthy pet in our community has been euthanized due to our efforts! And a total of 2500 dogs and cats have been placed in new homes."