Thank you to everyone who emailed me about the loss of my Arthur. I truly appreciate all of your kindess. We're fortunate to have so many wonderful newschannel 5 viewers and newsnet 5 readers:)

As many of you know, it is so very hard to say good-bye to a four legged family member. After more than a week, I still have a hard time saying his name without crying. I can't bear to put away his things at home but looking at his dish and leash reminds me how empty the house feels.

Arthur has a new space in our home now. We had him cremated at the Western Farm Pet Crematory and Cemetery in Grafton last week. My girlfriend told me about them and they were so wonderful! Jason and Debbie were so kind to us and helped us get through a very difficult experience. We got a chance to say good-bye one more time in the little chapel , and we waited there while Arthur was cremated. We talked to another animal lover who lost her dog, we shared stories and for a moment I felt better.

Although, Camille is only 13 months old I think she knows something is different. She loved her four legged big brother:) She points to his pictures all the time and smiles. I've been asked a lot lately if we will get another dog, probably. I don't want Camille to grow up without one. But, I've also realized that although I will love our next puppy no animal can take Artie's place in my heart.

xoxo,

Tracy