Hi there Anna, welcome to your new extended family. So glad you called in for a chat.... there is always someone lurking in the background ready to leap on newcomers, drag them in and lock the doors so they can't escape!!!!
No we're not really that bad, we don't "lurk" or "drag" but we will talk your ear off and listen to you no matter how you are feeling.
Don't stress about having a "down" day, you are entitled to your feelings, whether they be happy, sad, cranky ... anything at all.
So sorry for the loss of your Dad ... it's hard to loose a parent. I know when my Mum passed away i was so angry ... how dare she go and leave me, I wasn't ready. Admittedly she was 97 and she was ready!! And now your pet being diagnosed - i bet you think everything's against you.
I know it's hard, but try to stay positive, your Dad would want you to, and your pet needs you to.
Pop in for a chat any time.... Take carfe
Cheers .... Shirl