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Cody posted an update 3 years, 8 months ago
Hi everyone
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Connie posted an update 3 years, 8 months ago
These are photos of Zack and Daisy. Zack passed away on July 3 2018 and Daisy passed away on Feb 12 2023 -
Toni Noel posted a new activity comment 3 years, 8 months ago
You do not have to say anything, Liz. But it is good to know we are all here together, and I think there is help and comfort knowing that. I am, and I know the entire community is, so truly sad and sorry about Jack. It’s hard to reconcile, isn’t it? Again, we’re here for you, Honey.💔 -
Liz posted a new activity comment 3 years, 8 months ago
I will certainly consider joining the group meeting on the 16th. I’m not sure I can even talk about all of this yet as I am such an emotional wreck. Perhaps participating by listening and finding my way into being comfortable enough to join in will help. Thank you Toni for you kindness and compassion. -
Toni Noel posted a new activity comment 3 years, 8 months ago
Oh Liz, how tragic. And how beautifully you express your love. I had a kitten hit and killed and it is such a devastating blow. It’s hard enough when they are old or ailing and we anticipate their passing, but nothing prepares us for a sudden loss. And yes, we do bond on a deeper level with some pets, just as with people., and losing them hurts at a soulful level. I am truly so very sad and sorry, Liz. I think you should join our group meeting March 16th to talk about Jack Sparrow with us. You will find undertsanding and kind support from our group. You’ll get an email with the link. As we wait for that, please keep talking with us here. We’re listening with open hearts. {{HUGE HUG}} Toni -
Liz posted an update 3 years, 8 months ago
A year and a half ago, I moved from New England to Oklahoma and brought two cats with me. I was unable to have dogs in the apartment I was in. After getting here I contacted a rescue and adopted my Jack. Jack Sparrow to be exact. He was so handsome and such a special personality. We bonded in a way that I have never experienced before. Fast forward to a week and a half ago, my Jack was hit by a car and killed. I am beyond devastated and having an extremely hard time coping with the loss. More so than any of my previous fur babies. I loved Jack his whole life and I will miss him for the rest of mine.-
Oh Liz, how tragic. And how beautifully you express your love. I had a kitten hit and killed and it is such a devastating blow. It’s hard enough when they are old or ailing and we anticipate their passing, but nothing prepares us for a sudden loss. And yes, we do bond on a deeper level with some pets, just as with people., and losing them hurts at a soulful level. I am truly so very sad and sorry, Liz. I think you should join our group meeting March 16th to talk about Jack Sparrow with us. You will find undertsanding and kind support from our group. You’ll get an email with the link. As we wait for that, please keep talking with us here. We’re listening with open hearts. {{HUGE HUG}} Toni
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I will certainly consider joining the group meeting on the 16th. I’m not sure I can even talk about all of this yet as I am such an emotional wreck. Perhaps participating by listening and finding my way into being comfortable enough to join in will help. Thank you Toni for you kindness and compassion.
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You do not have to say anything, Liz. But it is good to know we are all here together, and I think there is help and comfort knowing that. I am, and I know the entire community is, so truly sad and sorry about Jack. It’s hard to reconcile, isn’t it? Again, we’re here for you, Honey.💔
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Toni Noel posted an update 3 years, 8 months ago
@lizardville1gmail-com Hello Liz, and welcome. I am very sorry for yoyr loss of Jack and hope you will tell us about your lives together, share some photos with us, let us know how you are doing. Okay, I hope? Toni
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Toni Noel posted an update 3 years, 8 months ago
@paulminyoung Hello Paul. Welcome to our caring community of pet lovers. I am sorry for your loss of AJ and hope you are doing okay – are you? We’re here for you, and understand the pain of saying goodbye. What kind of pet was AJ? How did you meet? Please tell us about your lives together, and share some photos if you like. Join our group meeting Thursday March 16th to tell us more. You’ll receive an email with the link. Sending you my sympathy. Toni
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Toni Noel posted an update 3 years, 8 months ago
Unhappy news about Walter. He has a mass where his small and large intestines meet, pancreas is enlarged, some lymph node changes, etc. Things are going to hell inside poor little Walter. I have decided to treat him until he exhibits discomfort, then give him a peaceful passing. At 15 years of age, surgery is not in his best interest, in my pet parenting opinion based on experiences. So here we are again – in my head, intellectually I can come to terms. In my heart I am devastated. The promise we make when we share our homes and hearts is to always do what we deem best for them, and that time is once again upon me. I can\’t tell you all how much it means to know you understand and will be thinking of darling Walter.-
I am so sorry, Toni!
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I am so sorry about Walter. Pooh had a bad gallbladder and it worsened. I kept saying I understood that she needn’t hold on, but my heart wasn’t, and still isn’t, ready to let go. It’s amazing how these bundles of love get into your being and makes us feel so secure. Prayers with you because I KNOW what you are going thru. Please message e anytime you need to unload. Bless you.
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How very kind of you, Kat. Knowing something is wrong, I’m watching him for signs of discomfort. So far he seems okay but the liquid stool indicates the medicines haven’t yet kicked in. If I see he is in distress, I will let him go for his peace and comfort. In our heads, we know that is the best for him, but boy, in our hearts we never want to say goodbye. Love that you got the pillow (we have them in our Shop, too) because I found comfort sleeping with a stuffed animal. Something to hold on to.
DO come to the group on Th. March 16th. Change your clocks this weekend! You’ll get an email with the link, it will be posted here that day, but here it is for you. I look forward to meeting you, and thank you again for your kindness.💕Topic: Faithful Friends March Group Meeting
Time: Mar 16, 2023 7 PM Eastern – 4 PM PacificJoin Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81618656717?pwd=UGhoeVBJeEQ3blVhK0xFSGVjeTVRQT09Meeting ID: 816 1865 6717
Passcode: 786872
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Toni Noel posted an update 3 years, 8 months ago
@jennyrentz Taco. I love that name and hope you will show us some pictures of Taco, Jenny. And we’d love to hear about your lives together. I am truly sad and sorry for youe loss and invite you to join our group meeting Mach 16th to talk with us about Taco. Toni
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Toni Noel posted a new activity comment 3 years, 8 months ago
Mae is quite the mascot, Martha. She reminds me of our old dog, Moses. When I was about six, daddy brought chicks home and Mosie just loved them like his own little babies. How sweet. The VA should really give Mae a title. “Official Mascot” or something. Keep us posted on Mae and the chicks, and thank you for sharing this cheery story and photos. Toni -
Toni Noel posted a new activity comment 3 years, 8 months ago
This is a powerful story, Steve, and thank you for sharing it with us. I am so very sorry. May I ask her name? It sounds as if she, gratefully, was not in pain, and she didn’t linger long with her illness. Those are good things. Unfortunately, our pets are only “on loan” to us, always for too short a time, but she had a long and loving life with you, didn’t she? Better than living under a machine or on the streets, for sure. It also sounds as if you did everything for her – much as we may want to do more, there is only so much we can do. I question doing too much sometimes – is it really in their best interest, or ours? I am confident you thought only of her needs. It’s hard not to try to find guilt, but it really seems you are not entitled to that feeling. What is bringing you that feeling? She had her journey and ended in loving arms. The grief is real, and deep. It hurts in ways nothing else can. It helps to have your family share that with you, but we each must go through it in our own ways. For me, sleeping with a stuffed animal helped. And being able to talk about feelings with people who really understand and have gone through the process of healing. That’s why we are here – to listen and support you. Please join our monthly group meeting March 16th. We’ll send you an email with the link. In the mean time, stay active with us here and let us know what you are doing to ride this tidal wave of pain. It will ease, but not for awhile. I know everyone here is thinking of you with deep sympathy. Toni -
Martha posted an update 3 years, 8 months ago
It\’s spring so to speak, we\’re hatching chickens and turkeys. Mae is obsessed with the new chick (chicken). I wish I could trust her like I did my Raina. The last photo is of Raina and our chicks. She licked every chick that hatched on our ranch, after we took them out of the incubator. The other photos are of Ma on the golf cart the VA uses to shuttle people to their cars. She did very well.-
Mae is quite the mascot, Martha. She reminds me of our old dog, Moses. When I was about six, daddy brought chicks home and Mosie just loved them like his own little babies. How sweet. The VA should really give Mae a title. “Official Mascot” or something. Keep us posted on Mae and the chicks, and thank you for sharing this cheery story and photos. Toni
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Steve posted a new activity comment 3 years, 8 months ago
Hi Toni,
Our sweetheart was almost 13 years old. She was a rescue. I brought her home when she was a puppy from my workplace. Someone found her in the building hiding under a machine.
She was diagnosed with mast cell cancer three and one half weeks ago.
It had to have been more advanced than we thought, for she passed away Sunday morning February 26 at 4:02 am.
She was spoiled rotten, much loved, and is sorely missed.
I am not doing so well. I have mixed feelings of grief and guilt. Did we do enough ? I just don’t know. She passed at home with her Mom and me at her side. She was a fighter to the very end and showed no indication of being in any pain.
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Toni Noel posted an update 3 years, 8 months ago
@angelsdad Hello Steve. Welcome to out caring community. Please tell us about your baby and let us know how you are doing – okay, I hope? Toni
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Hi Toni,
Our sweetheart was almost 13 years old. She was a rescue. I brought her home when she was a puppy from my workplace. Someone found her in the building hiding under a machine.
She was diagnosed with mast cell cancer three and one half weeks ago.
It had to have been more advanced than we thought, for she passed away Sunday morning February 26 at 4:02 am.
She was spoiled rotten, much loved, and is sorely missed.
I am not doing so well. I have mixed feelings of grief and guilt. Did we do enough ? I just don’t know. She passed at home with her Mom and me at her side. She was a fighter to the very end and showed no indication of being in any pain.
Thank you for your kindness and concern. -
This is a powerful story, Steve, and thank you for sharing it with us. I am so very sorry. May I ask her name? It sounds as if she, gratefully, was not in pain, and she didn’t linger long with her illness. Those are good things. Unfortunately, our pets are only “on loan” to us, always for too short a time, but she had a long and loving life with you, didn’t she? Better than living under a machine or on the streets, for sure. It also sounds as if you did everything for her – much as we may want to do more, there is only so much we can do. I question doing too much sometimes – is it really in their best interest, or ours? I am confident you thought only of her needs. It’s hard not to try to find guilt, but it really seems you are not entitled to that feeling. What is bringing you that feeling? She had her journey and ended in loving arms. The grief is real, and deep. It hurts in ways nothing else can. It helps to have your family share that with you, but we each must go through it in our own ways. For me, sleeping with a stuffed animal helped. And being able to talk about feelings with people who really understand and have gone through the process of healing. That’s why we are here – to listen and support you. Please join our monthly group meeting March 16th. We’ll send you an email with the link. In the mean time, stay active with us here and let us know what you are doing to ride this tidal wave of pain. It will ease, but not for awhile. I know everyone here is thinking of you with deep sympathy. Toni
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Toni Noel posted a new activity comment 3 years, 8 months ago
Toni, it is understanacle that you are not the same. Any pet death is so very hard, but such a violent event is traumatic. Perhaps a few sessions with a highly trained trauma therapist would help you. If you want to contact me for help in finding one, please email me at [email protected]. And please, join our supportive group session March 16th. Toni, I am just crushed for you and am thinking of you. {{HUG}} Toni -
Sue posted a new activity comment 3 years, 8 months ago
So sorry for your loss. Yes, he was a cutie and LOVE those ears! -
Toni posted a new activity comment 3 years, 8 months ago
Coco was just a handful of puppy when we got him! First thing anyone would say when they first saw him was LOOK AT THOSE EARS! And yes he had beautiful eyes! He was only six years old . My constant companion! I miss him so much! He thought he was a St Bernard! Instead of a Chihuahua! Two large dogs came into our yard came ibto our back yard. One grabbed him by the neck and shook him. It all happened so fast it’s still hard to think about! I got bit trying to get him out of the dogs mouth! He died two days later! Th owner of the two dogs was actually out looking for them! We had an ice storm and his fence was damaged so they got out!! I may never be the same!! -
Toni Noel posted an update 3 years, 8 months ago
@afradette28 Benny! What an iconic name, Audrey. Love it. Please tell us about your times with Benny, and share some photos with us. Audrey, are you doing okay? You can talk to us – we understand. Big Hugs….Toni
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Toni Noel posted an update 3 years, 8 months ago
@depeche4u Q. Makes me think of Star Trek. Is that a connection you and Q shared? How did Q get that name? What kind of pet was Q? I hope you are doing okay and that you will feel safe and welcome to talk to us about your life with Q. We’re here for you. Toni
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