• Josephine posted an update 3 years, 9 months ago

    We just lost our other family Dog Lily.

    • Oh no, I am so sorry, Josephine. Was Lily ill? Elderly? Did you have time to prepare? Please share with us, and know we are here for you. Toni
    • Rose posted an update 3 years, 9 months ago

      Lost my companion of 15 years, Bailey.
      • Oh Rose, it is so hard to say goodbye to a long time love and I am so very sorry. It’s a tough thing to know our beloved pets are only “on loan” to us and that one day we will have to part. But Rose, you wouldn’t have traded a day without Bailey, would you? The joys and love you shared? It hurts at a deep cellular level to lose them, and I hope you choose to remember the wonderful gift that was Bailey, and the great life you were able to share. Please, let us know what’s happening with you. And feel welcome to join our Group Meeting February 16th. An email with the details and access code will be sent that week. Toni
      • Toni Noel posted a new activity comment 3 years, 9 months ago

        Thank you for your kind greetings. He is really sweet and I can’t believe he is with me, it happened so fast. This handsome boy is about ten and what a difference it makes from a youngster – nice energy but not “off the rails kittenhood”, you know? He seems to be comfortable with me. He came from a small, sterile apartment and now lives in a roomy home with lots of soft, squishy surffaces made for a kitty. In fact, I think my whole life and household are built around pets. That’s a good thing. I will update about Walter/Wonder from time to time. Please, you all update us here, too, and share your own stories and feelings. I am so happy to be a part of this kind, caring, understanding group. HUGE HUGS all around! Toni
        • Toni Noel posted a new activity comment 3 years, 9 months ago

          Mae is going to be scary smart by the time Ashlyn graduates! Look out, Martha :-). And thank you for the updates. {HUG}
          • Toni Noel posted a new activity comment 3 years, 9 months ago

            Marybeth, you nailed it. No one “replaces” another. But boy does a good Fezziwig heal our hearts and fill the empty spaces. Too, too cute. Thank you for the smiles, and hope, you are sharing with us here. It means so much to have the understanding and support of our community members. I hope to hear much more from you, and see pictures of your life with adorable Fezziwig. Oh, and how did he come by that name??!! Toni
            • Sandy posted a new activity comment 3 years, 9 months ago

              In August of 2017 I lost my husband and Luigi lost his Daddy. We clung to each other these past 5 years and he saved me numerous times…I wasn’t able to save him and now I don’t know how to live without both of my guys 😢😢😢
              • Toni Noel posted a new activity comment 3 years, 9 months ago

                Of course Bubba was a ‘little bit 🙂 , What a cute name, Coralie. It’s easy to share your photos (which we love to see). Click the camera icon at the bottom left of this comment box and it will bring up your files, then select the ones you want to share with us. I am looking forward to seeing your baby Bubba! Toni
                • Toni Noel posted an update 3 years, 9 months ago

                  @skyla2023 Hi Lisa, and welcome to this community od caring pet lovers who understand the joys, and pains, of loving. Skyla is a lofty name and I hope you will share with us your life together, and photos. And Lisa, tell us how you are doing – okay? Not so good? ???? Toni

                • Toni Noel posted an update 3 years, 9 months ago

                  @geraldine1957 Geraldine, did you say goodbye to your friend Walter? I am so sorry. And a little freaked out because I just adopted a cat whose given name is Walter. Please, tell us about your Walter and show us some pictures (just click the camera icon on the bottom left of this comment section). I am truly sorry for your loss, and sincerely want to hear about your Walter. I hope you are holding up okay – are you? Toni

                • Toni Noel posted an update 3 years, 9 months ago

                  @bobo24 Hi Brittany, and welcome to our caring community. Please share with us and let us know how you are doing.

                • Toni Noel posted an update 3 years, 9 months ago

                  @tamara Lulu! Love the name, Tamara. Will you tell us about her and share some photos please? Are you doing okay? How long has it been? What happened? Please share your story with us. We care. Toni

                • Toni Noel posted an update 3 years, 9 months ago

                  @b3tsy Goku. What a different and cool name, Elisabeth. What does it mean? Please tell us about Goku – what kind of pet, how you met,,,,,whatever you would like to share with us. We understand the sorrow and pain of parting, and the joys of a life lived together. We’re here for you. Toni

                • Toni Noel posted a new activity comment 3 years, 9 months ago

                  Margie, if you don’t want to do anyhting – don’t do anything. That’s okay. One thing you can do when you are ready, think of a fun time, a loving moment. Then expand those to the many times you shared good times, fun and love. Allow yourself to be happy for the lives you were graced to share. What a wonderful treat in your lives – to be together for as long as you could be. It’s never going t be long enough. But it was as long as you had and I hope you find joy in knowing how you made his life better. We are thinking of you, Margie, and want you to reach out to us. We have open arms, and hearts. Toni
                  • Toni Noel posted a new activity comment 3 years, 9 months ago

                    Amy, I am so sorry. Do you find a few happy memories creeping in though? Thoughts that bring you smiles with her memory? I hope so because that is a part of the gift, and the pain of loving our darlings. She would want you to be happy, thrilled, for your lives together, do you think?
                    • Toni Noel posted a new activity comment 3 years, 9 months ago

                      It is never enough time, but it is the time we are allowed to care and share. Some of us have said goodbye to 9 month olds, two year olds, 20 year olds….we don’t know how long we will get to be together, but we can make every moment grand and full of love.
                      • Coralie posted a new activity comment 3 years, 9 months ago

                        Toni, no Bubba was a small 9lb Pekingese Datsun Chihuahua mix, he was 17 and my best friend. My nanny gave him to me when he was about 6 weeks old. I don’t know how to post his pictures or I would love to share
                        • Marybeth posted a new activity comment 3 years, 9 months ago

                          He’s adorable. Sometimes it just helps to welcome home a new friend!
                          • Marybeth posted a new activity comment 3 years, 9 months ago

                            I felt the same way when Drake passed. He was barely 10. Just didn’t seem like enough time. Hugs.
                            • Marybeth posted an update 3 years, 9 months ago

                              I know I’ve been missing for a bit since I lost my dear boy Drake, but that’s only because we decided to rescue this sweet boy and OMG puppies are busy little things!!! But everyone meet Fezziwig. He hasn’t quite filled the hole left by Drake, but he sure does make it a bit easier.
                              • Marybeth, you nailed it. No one “replaces” another. But boy does a good Fezziwig heal our hearts and fill the empty spaces. Too, too cute. Thank you for the smiles, and hope, you are sharing with us here. It means so much to have the understanding and support of our community members. I hope to hear much more from you, and see pictures of your life with adorable Fezziwig. Oh, and how did he come by that name??!! Toni
                              • Sandy posted an update 3 years, 9 months ago

                                2 months ago today I had to say goodbye to my best friend 😢 it\’s been the worst two months. Luigi was a kind, gentle, sweet boy and certainly didn\’t deserve to die at 12 1/2 years old. 💔
                                • I felt the same way when Drake passed. He was barely 10. Just didn’t seem like enough time. Hugs.
                                  • It is never enough time, but it is the time we are allowed to care and share. Some of us have said goodbye to 9 month olds, two year olds, 20 year olds….we don’t know how long we will get to be together, but we can make every moment grand and full of love.
                                    • In August of 2017 I lost my husband and Luigi lost his Daddy. We clung to each other these past 5 years and he saved me numerous times…I wasn’t able to save him and now I don’t know how to live without both of my guys 😢😢😢
                                      • Hi Sandy. Sorry it took me a day to respond – I’ve been busy, as you will read when I post an update. You are right, it takes time to learn how to live without those we love and who were our constant companions. Perhaps you will find comfort in keeping busy, doing all those little things you never got around to, and please make time to get out and talk to people, or volunteer at a shelter. It helps to interact and be busy. Exercise is fabulous always and especially now, if you can. One day, you may be ready to open your home and heart to another doggie in need of a loving home. Please let us know how you are faring. {HUG} Toni
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