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The vet had to put Ariel to sleep.  She apparently had cancer, and it was really bad.  There was nothing he could do for her.

Mom and Dad picked her up today.  They buried her in the backyard.  I couldn't be out there when they did it.  Well, I could, but I didn't want to be.  while they were gone I talked to Luna.  It sounds stupid, but I don't know how much she understands.  I told her that Ariel wasn't going to come back and I just started to cry.  Luna just looked at me.  I don't think she understood, but I had to try.  I had to.