@Dreamy 

I get that.  I also tend to keep things to myself a lot because I want to bring other people down.  I had this very conversation with my partner on Monday because she was upset that I don't tell her how i'm feeling a lot of the time.  I know she's struggling with the situation as well, which is why i don't tell her everything... if she knew, it would only make her feel worse.  So i try to find a balance.  Still gets me in trouble though apparently.

So take this advice as if it's from someone who doesn't follow it himself.  People who care about us don't care about if we bring them down, because they're thinking about us, not themselves when they are supporting us.  We're here for you, especially on this incredibly sad day, and we'll share that sadness in the hope it will make it a bit easier for you with other to share it with.

It can all go so wrong so fast with losing people we love, and pets we love.  I don't really see a difference, it's about how much they mean to us rather than how many legs they have.  It must have been such a shock for it to happen so young.  All we can do is sit with you and we can all remember the much loved furry family we've lost over the years. 😢