• Martha posted an update 4 years ago

    I\’m dreading this holiday season. While I normally love Christmas I\’m finding myself struggling with Raina not being here.
    While I do love Mae it just won\’t be the same.
    Some photos of my girl during Christmas and the snow.
    • Martha, many of us here are facing our first holiday season without our beloved companions. So many memories are stirred on holidays, hopefully happy ones, but there is a profound sense of loss, too. I’d like to share ideas for coping through the season in our group gathering this evening. The link is below. If you can’t join us there, let’s share thoughts here in the community. Raina’s spirit will always be with you, and I hope you find comfort knowing she had a wonderful life with you and is now comfortable. {{HUGS}} Toni

      Faithful Friends Group Meeting
      Time: Oct 20, 2022 8:00 PM Eastern – 5 PM Pacific Time

      Join Zoom Meeting
      https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81415928534?pwd=T2pFWFlTeG1hSyszRy9aYmJ1YndtUT09

      Meeting ID: 814 1592 8534
      Passcode: 983223

      • Martha, How are you doing now? Toni
      • Lorraine posted a new activity comment 4 years ago

        Thanks for your comments. Yes, he was a little lovebug. Always had to be near me. If I was in one room too long, he would come looking for me. He was the “Walmart greeter” of the house. His little eyes would light up when I came home. Actually, he and my other cat Bear would be there to welcome me home. Of course, only Bear greets me now, but there is always that missing you feeling. Holidays are coming up and that missing you feeling will be stronger, but my other 3 cats and I will get through it somehow.
        • Tay posted a new activity comment 4 years ago

          I can tell he felt that love. Thank you for telling us about him. You and your family are in my heart this morning.
          • Tay posted a new activity comment 4 years ago

            So Handsome! I loved hearing about him. So much love.
            • Toni Noel posted a new activity comment 4 years ago

              Karen, oh boy, I know…we all feel your pain and loss-the emptiness and quiet and just the horrible crater in your heart and soul. I am so very sorry. It’s the darndest thing that they are only “on loan” to us , yet own us forever, isn’t it? The sadness of parting is hard to explain, but you say it beautifully. Buddy might have a different message though, wanting you to hold your good times and loving as treasures, to have you think of him with nothing but joy and love and appreciation. To find smiles before tears with his memory. Karen, Thursday night this week, Oct. 20th, we’re having a group meeting on Zoom and I hope you will come join us to talk about Buddy and your lives together. The link is below. It really helps to know you have others of us who understand and care. Please, do continue to share how you are doing here. We’re with you Honey.

              Faithful Friends Group Meeting
              Time: Oct 20, 2022 08:00 PM Eastern Time (5 PM Pacific)

              Join Zoom Meeting
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              Meeting ID: 814 1592 8534
              Passcode: 983223

              • Karen posted an update 4 years ago

                It\’s been a month since my precious Buddy crossed over to rainbow bridge. I am still hurting so very much. I lost me when Buddy left. It is so hard to find me again. I haven\’t been able to put his things away yet. I am hoping I can do that within the next couple of weeks. I am so lost without him. He was my everything. He was my service dog so he was with me 24/7 365 for 14 years.
                • Karen, oh boy, I know…we all feel your pain and loss-the emptiness and quiet and just the horrible crater in your heart and soul. I am so very sorry. It’s the darndest thing that they are only “on loan” to us , yet own us forever, isn’t it? The sadness of parting is hard to explain, but you say it beautifully. Buddy might have a different message though, wanting you to hold your good times and loving as treasures, to have you think of him with nothing but joy and love and appreciation. To find smiles before tears with his memory. Karen, Thursday night this week, Oct. 20th, we’re having a group meeting on Zoom and I hope you will come join us to talk about Buddy and your lives together. The link is below. It really helps to know you have others of us who understand and care. Please, do continue to share how you are doing here. We’re with you Honey.

                  Faithful Friends Group Meeting
                  Time: Oct 20, 2022 08:00 PM Eastern Time (5 PM Pacific)

                  Join Zoom Meeting
                  https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81415928534?pwd=T2pFWFlTeG1hSyszRy9aYmJ1YndtUT09

                  Meeting ID: 814 1592 8534
                  Passcode: 983223

                • Toni Noel posted a new activity comment 4 years ago

                  April, Hi :-). I understand missing your beloved Bandit, and am so sorry. I said goodbye to my Beauty Girl in February and every day I pet and talk to the canvas art piece I had made of my favorite photo of her. We’d love to see some pictures of your Bandit, and hear about your lives together: How you met, what you enjoyed together, how old he was…. anything you’d like to share with us. Please join our monthly group meeting Thursday October 20th at 8 PM Eastern (5 Pacific) and tell us about Bandit. Here is the link:
                  Faithful Friends October Group Meeting
                  Join Zoom Meeting
                  https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89473440406?pwd=eXBGcmxWa29DM1lTVnhyREZzQm00Zz09

                  I hope to meet you there, and please, as you scroll through posts here in our caring community, if you would like to extend your own sympathy and support to others, that would be very kind.
                  Sending you my Sympathy, Toni

                  • April posted a new activity comment 4 years ago

                    Hi my name is April

                    • April replied 4 years ago

                      Hi my name is April

                    • April, Hi :-). I understand missing your beloved Bandit, and am so sorry. I said goodbye to my Beauty Girl in February and every day I pet and talk to the canvas art piece I had made of my favorite photo of her. We’d love to see some pictures of your Bandit, and hear about your lives together: How you met, what you enjoyed together, how old he was…. anything you’d like to share with us. Please join our monthly group meeting Thursday October 20th at 8 PM Eastern (5 Pacific) and tell us about Bandit. Here is the link:
                      Faithful Friends October Group Meeting
                      Join Zoom Meeting
                      https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89473440406?pwd=eXBGcmxWa29DM1lTVnhyREZzQm00Zz09

                      I hope to meet you there, and please, as you scroll through posts here in our caring community, if you would like to extend your own sympathy and support to others, that would be very kind.
                      Sending you my Sympathy, Toni

                      • April, How are you doing now? Toni
                      • April posted an update 4 years ago

                        Nothing much just missing my kitty his name was Bandit

                      • Toni Noel posted an update 4 years ago

                        @coldonions Diana, I am so sorry for your loss of Jasmine. Are you doing okay? Please tell us about Jasmine-what kind of pet was she, how did you meet, share some pictures of your lives together. And please, let us know how you are. Toni

                      • Toni Noel posted a new activity comment 4 years, 1 month ago

                        How wonderful of you to volunteer at the rescue, Lorraine. That is so important. I adopted my Beauty Girl I was fostering for medical care. Same story – we fell in love and there was no way she was going back to the shelter! She died this February and you are right, this holiday season will be much emptier without her. I am sad Vinnie was so young. That’s extra hard. But it’s good you have your others to share love with. I hope they are doing okay – they no doubt miss Vinnie too. Thank you for sharing your story and the pictures. We’d love to meet Bear and the other kits, too. Toni
                        • Toni Noel posted an update 4 years, 1 month ago

                          Join Colorado Pet Pantry on October 8th when they Raise the Woof! (and raise funds) to help feed hungry Colorado pets! For every $5 raised Colorado Pet Pantry is able to feed a cat or dog for one month- giving families more resources to be able to care for pets with the goal of keeping them out of shelters and with their families. Last year, the Colorado Pet Pantry provided over 6 MILLION meals to hungry pets in need. This year, they aspire to reach that goal again, and they invite you to join them and RAISE THE WOOF!

                          Help Colorado Pet Pantry achieve this goal by attending their second annual fundraiser event- Raise the Woof! Rooftop Party for a Cause- Presented by LHM Nissan Arapahoe- on October 8th. Held on the beautiful rooftop of X Denver in downtown Denver, the event will feature: Denver band The Dollhouse Thieves; Emcee Mia Voss; drinks by Tito’s Handmade Vodka; wine by La Crema; nonalcoholic refreshments; silent and live auctions; a liquor pull; and heavy hors d’oeuvres by X Denver. Doors will open at 4pm and close at 9pm. Tickets are still available, but limited- click here to purchase.

                          2021 was Colorado Pet Pantry’s 8th year of exponential growth. They had their first Wooftop Party for a Cause, which was a huge success, and reached several new communities with pet food assistance in many parts of Colorado. Now in 2022, they are working to stabilize this growth. They have been securing their commitments and relationships to the new areas they added, and making sure they can sustainably continue to help all the families and their pets moving well into the future. As part of their goal to continue to operate in all the areas they inhabit today, they need to Raise the Woof! I mean, raise some funds at their annual fundraiser!

                          Your attendance for an evening of fun and fundraising on October 8th would mean the world to them and the pets that they serve.

                          Link 1 – Colorado Pet Pantry: https://www.coloradopetpantry.org/
                          Link 2 – Raise the Woof! Rooft…[Read more]

                        • Lorraine posted a new activity comment 4 years, 1 month ago

                          Hi, Vinnie was 5 yrs. old when he passed. I adopted him from the cat rescue I volunteer at. He was 7 months old at the time, and I fell in love with him. My other 3 cats bonded with him shortly after he joined us. He was an active little guy and of course got into mischief. He was a soft soul who loved to sit on my knee while I watched tv or read. He slept next to me and he was waiting by me when I woke up each morning. He loved people and wasn’t shy. I’m so happy I took him to my mom’s last Christmas, along with my other cat Bear, not knowing that it would be his last Christmas with us. Like most cats he enjoyed the excitement of boxes and wrapping paper, and both cats had a ball. I have some nice pictures and memories of that time. This year will be very different, but I know his spirit will be with me. Miss you my baby boy. ox
                          • Toni Noel posted an update 4 years, 1 month ago

                            @sandraoickle Hi Sandra, and welcome to our caring community. I am so sorry for your loss of Sasha and hope you are doing okay. How are you doing? May we hear about Sasha, see some photos?

                          • Toni Noel posted an update 4 years, 1 month ago

                            @michelleg Hi Michelle. I am so sorry for your parting from ScoobyDoo. A doggy I am guessing? Please tell us about your lives together, and share some photos if you like. Toni

                          • Toni Noel posted a new activity comment 4 years, 1 month ago

                            Handsome. How old was Vinnie? How long were you together? How did you meet? Holidays and anniversaries can stir some powerful emotions and I hope you remember the great times you and Vinnie shared.
                            • Toni Noel posted a new activity comment 4 years, 1 month ago

                              Marybeth, I am crying for, and with you. I have thought of you, Drake and your family every day. What a lovely and loving gift of joy and sharing you all gave Drake. Here’s what I know- in our heads we know Drake is at peace, out of pain and you shared a wonderful life together. In our hearts, it’s painful, lonely, the house is empty. It takes time, yes, and you will find smiles before your tears. We are here for you with caring and understanding. I hope you will keep us updated on how you are all doing, and that you might join our online group meeting October 20th at 8pm Eastern. The link will be in that week’s email, and posted here.
                              Also, please create a lasting memorial to Drake. It’s only $10. and I find it helpful to have one for my Beauty Girl (who died in February). https://www.faithfulfriends.com/memorials/
                              You are in my thoughts. {{HUGS}} Toni
                              • Cody posted a new activity comment 4 years, 1 month ago

                                Nice hat, Vinnie! He looks like @toni‘s cat
                                • Cody posted a new activity comment 4 years, 1 month ago

                                  It sounds like Drake had the best day ever! I’m glad you were able to spend the weekend with your family. ❤️
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