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Toni Noel posted a new activity comment 4 years, 1 month ago
Oh my goodness, this is something else. Thank you for telling us about this. And how terrifying and just so sad. I am so, so very sorry. Toni -
Susan posted a new activity comment 4 years, 1 month ago
It’s really hard.I cry all the time and my boyfriend doesn’t understand -
Maria-Catharina posted an update 4 years, 1 month ago
My friend just lost her puppy to canine dysautonomia. She had to put her young pup down. She was barely 3 months old. All our hearts are breaking.
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Oh my goodness, this is something else. Thank you for telling us about this. And how terrifying and just so sad. I am so, so very sorry. Toni
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Susan posted an update 4 years, 1 month ago
On 9/6/22 @1215pm I said my final Goodbye as my Sammy Crossed Over the Rainbow Bridge 💜🐾💔🐾💙 He finally lost his battle with mouth cancer which he diligently fought since 2015 but he wasn’t able to eat and was at 9.9lbs so it was time. He was my Lil Black Panther and I will always have him in my Heart and Soul. I’ve owned several kitties even another black one but I guess hus strength and stamina in staying alive, alert and could outrun me in a minute just makes him a little bit more Special. I’ll always Love you Sammy and yes I have one or two other kitties that will be adopted from my sister’s Foster Failure … Rest in Peace Sweet Sammy 💙🐾🕊️🐾💜
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Toni Noel posted an update 4 years, 1 month ago
@rita4120 Hi Rita.I am so sorry for your loss of Georgie. Our caring community would love to hear about your lives together, and see some photos. When did you say goodbye? How are you doing? Toni
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Toni Noel posted a new activity comment 4 years, 1 month ago
Oh no, Susan. I am so, so sorry. These are the days we know will come one day, and when they do, it’s devastating. But, we know going in that our darlings are only “on loan” to us, and we get to enjoy the time of loving and joy together for as long as we, and they, can. It hurts in a way nothing else does and I feel it with you. A stuffed toy helped me – do you have something with which you can cuddle? Don’t be too quick to remove Teddy’s things. You may be surprised by the comfort they can bring you over the next days and weeks. Try to stay active and engaged with other things, and allow yourself time to feel your grief and the pain. That’s the path to a day when your memories will bring you smiles before tears. It takes a lot of love to share a life, and say goodbye. I hope you know that you and Teddy were very fortunate to have each other, and he would only want for you to rejoice in your shared life and love, as you would for him. Susan, please, please let us know how you are coming through. I’m thinking of you. {{ }} Toni -
Toni Noel posted an update 4 years, 1 month ago
@katherine Hello Kat, and welcome to our caring community. I am so sorry for your loss of Maya and invite you to tell us about your life together, and share photos with us. I know it hurts, no matter how long it’s been, and hope you are doing okay – are you? We are here for you with open arms and understanding. Toni
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Toni Noel posted a new activity comment 4 years, 1 month ago
Oh Jackie, the most loving and kind and generous gift you gave her was release and relief from her suffering. No matter how you parted, she knew you were only acting from love. I totally understand not “saying goodbye” and how that hurts you and makes you feel guilty. Years ago, my Prince was dying and I took him to the vet, and left him. He died overnight. That was over 40 years ago and I still wish I had stayed the night with him. I have said goodbye to many loves and each time, once the “sleepy” medicine is injected, they are already comfortable and at peace, and my loving words and touches are really for me – they are already resting and probably don’t know, sort of like when we are under anesthesia. When I let my Beauty Girl go in February, after the final injection, I kissed her and said “I know you’re not in there anymore” and that is the truth – we’re not in there anymore. No more pain or suffering, just peace. So go ahead and feel guilty if that helps you but I guarantee your baby would be absolutely grateful to you for the life of love and caring you shared, and only wants you to be happy for that. Saying goodbye is horribly painful for us, but how loving of you to give her release. I hope you will grant yourself the same kindness of knowing the final act of kindness is letting go, accepting the love you shared for the time you were gifted. No one here would ever join you in your guilt, only support for what you had to do from a position of love. And for sure your baby knew, and knows, you LOVE her and always will. Please, let us know each day how you are coming along – we’ll go through this with you, Jackie. Here is a big {{HUG}} I hope brings you a bit of comfort. Toni -
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Jackie posted an update 4 years, 1 month ago
I love and miss u both so much 😭💔 and I\’m so sorry, please forgive me🙏 -
Jackie posted a new activity comment 4 years, 1 month ago
Susan thank you and I had to finally have her put to sleep a couple weeks ago and I’ve been having a hard time with it and the guilt has been eating me up -
Jackie posted a new activity comment 4 years, 1 month ago
Toni Noel Sorry it’s been awhile sense I been on here it’s been rough year and she would of been 10yrs old this Nov . -
Jackie posted an update 4 years, 1 month ago
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💔 A couple weeks ago I had to have my other baby put to sleep. She was in last stages of congestive heart failure and we done did everything there was to do for her. And I have been ate up with guilt. I didn’t tell her goodbye or take a few mins with her b4 they took her back and put her to sleep. And when I brought her home and buried her beside her dad( that I lost last year on 9-10-21) I didn’t even take a min to say anything to her then. I just couldn’t bring myself to do it. It was killing me to have to have her put to sleep and I couldn’t deal with it at the time. And it was selfish of me and I regret it everyday. And I wish I would of took a few moments to tell her goodbye and let her know how much I loved her and was going miss her and that she was not going to have to suffer no more.But I didn’t bc of my own selfish feelings and bc I couldn’t and didn’t want to face it or accept it at the time. And I have been ate up with guilt bc of it. She had no idea what was about to happen and that this time when the vet took her back to examine her that she wasn’t ever going see me again. I was just a regular vet visit to her. I HAVE FELT SO GUILTY AND REGRET SO BADLY EVERYDAY THAT I DIDNT TAKE THE TIME TO TELL HER BYE AND LET HER KNOW HOW MUCH I LOVE HER & WAS GOING TO MISS HER AND THAT EVERYTHING WAS GOING BE OK AND SHE WASNT GOING BE SUFFERING NO MORE AND THAT SHE WAS GOING TO GO SEE and BE WITH HER MAMA AND DADDY AGAIN. AND I WOULD SEE HER SOON. THE GUILT I FEEL FOR NOT DOING THAT IS EATING ME UP. R.I.P.MY baby girl, enjoy ur time with ur other mom and dad. I’m so sorry please forgive me😭
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Oh Jackie, the most loving and kind and generous gift you gave her was release and relief from her suffering. No matter how you parted, she knew you were only acting from love. I totally understand not “saying goodbye” and how that hurts you and makes you feel guilty. Years ago, my Prince was dying and I took him to the vet, and left him. He died overnight. That was over 40 years ago and I still wish I had stayed the night with him. I have said goodbye to many loves and each time, once the “sleepy” medicine is injected, they are already comfortable and at peace, and my loving words and touches are really for me – they are already resting and probably don’t know, sort of like when we are under anesthesia. When I let my Beauty Girl go in February, after the final injection, I kissed her and said “I know you’re not in there anymore” and that is the truth – we’re not in there anymore. No more pain or suffering, just peace. So go ahead and feel guilty if that helps you but I guarantee your baby would be absolutely grateful to you for the life of love and caring you shared, and only wants you to be happy for that. Saying goodbye is horribly painful for us, but how loving of you to give her release. I hope you will grant yourself the same kindness of knowing the final act of kindness is letting go, accepting the love you shared for the time you were gifted. No one here would ever join you in your guilt, only support for what you had to do from a position of love. And for sure your baby knew, and knows, you LOVE her and always will. Please, let us know each day how you are coming along – we’ll go through this with you, Jackie. Here is a big {{HUG}} I hope brings you a bit of comfort. Toni
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Jackie, how are you doing now? Toni
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I’m doing a lil better. I have rescued a new dog but everytime I think about my lil tookie I still break down and cry I miss her so much
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Jackie posted an update in the group
Remember 4 years, 1 month ago💔 A couple weeks ago I had to have my other baby put to sleep. She was in last stages of congestive heart failure and we done did everything there was to do for her. And I have been ate up with guilt. I didn\’t tell her goodbye or take a few mins with her b4 they took her back and put her to sleep. And when I brought her home and buried her beside her dad( that I lost last year on 9-10-21) I didn\’t even take a min to say anything to her then. I just couldn\’t bring myself to do it. It was killing me to have to have her put to sleep and I couldn\’t deal with it at the time. And it was selfish of me and I regret it everyday. And I wish I would of took a few moments to tell her goodbye and let her know how much I loved her and was going miss her and that she was not going to have to suffer no more.But I didn\’t bc of my own selfish feelings and bc I couldn\’t and didn\’t want to face it or accept it at the time. And I have been ate up with guilt bc of it. She had no idea what was about to happen and that this time when the vet took her back to examine her that she wasn\’t ever going see me again. I was just a regular vet visit to her. I HAVE FELT SO GUILTY AND REGRET SO BADLY EVERYDAY THAT I DIDNT TAKE THE TIME TO TELL HER BYE AND LET HER KNOW HOW MUCH I LOVE HER & WAS GOING TO MISS HER AND THAT EVERYTHING WAS GOING BE OK AND SHE WASNT GOING BE SUFFERING NO MORE AND THAT SHE WAS GOING TO GO SEE and BE WITH HER MAMA AND DADDY AGAIN. AND I WOULD SEE HER SOON. THE GUILT I FEEL FOR NOT DOING THAT IS EATING ME UP. R.I.P.MY baby girl, enjoy ur time with ur other mom and dad. I\’m so sorry please forgive me😭-
Jackie, Please don’t burden your broken Heart anymore than it already is. Sometimes there are things that are very difficult for us to comprehend or do and helping our Fur-Babies cross the Rainbow Bridge can be one of those things. Please think of all the Beautiful Memories you had together and remember she’s still near you where you laid her to Rest 💙🐾💜 Give yourself some time to Heal and just keep her Love Alive in your Heart 💞
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Thank you
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Susan posted an update 4 years, 1 month ago
Last night I lost my Teddy .I Bear kitty to heart failure.I feel so broken inside.
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Oh no, Susan. I am so, so sorry. These are the days we know will come one day, and when they do, it’s devastating. But, we know going in that our darlings are only “on loan” to us, and we get to enjoy the time of loving and joy together for as long as we, and they, can. It hurts in a way nothing else does and I feel it with you. A stuffed toy helped me – do you have something with which you can cuddle? Don’t be too quick to remove Teddy’s things. You may be surprised by the comfort they can bring you over the next days and weeks. Try to stay active and engaged with other things, and allow yourself time to feel your grief and the pain. That’s the path to a day when your memories will bring you smiles before tears. It takes a lot of love to share a life, and say goodbye. I hope you know that you and Teddy were very fortunate to have each other, and he would only want for you to rejoice in your shared life and love, as you would for him. Susan, please, please let us know how you are coming through. I’m thinking of you. {{ }} Toni
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It’s really hard.I cry all the time and my boyfriend doesn’t understand
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Well, WE understand, Susan. And we know the depth of your pain. Maybe just talk with us in our community for awhile, and Thursday September 22nd at 8PM Eastern (5 Paciific) will you please join us for our Group Meeting in Zoom? Here is the link:
TONI NOEL is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
Topic: Faithful Friends September Meeting
Time: Sep 22, 2022 06:00 PM Mountain Time (US and Canada)Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87463961127?pwd=VXJRT3pJcUY5OHdzcTNvb2RMZlNXUT09Meeting ID: 874 6396 1127
Passcode: 564285
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Marybeth posted a new activity comment 4 years, 1 month ago
Toni and Suzanne,Thank you so much for your kind words. They meant a lot. We do have a special day planned, all my children who are grown are spending the night after my son’s senior pictures and we are going to hang out with Drake. Then in the morning he will pass peacefully in his favorite room in the house … our 3 season porch. We are planning to have his ashes turned into a planter that sprouts wildflowers so we can see them and remember him fondly each year. Then I am having a paw print and photo framed to place in my office. I really love the pet canvas idea too! I will definitely look into it. He’d make a very handsome portrait.
And thank you for this site. It is a great comfort during this difficult time!
Marybeth
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Toni Noel posted a new activity comment 4 years, 1 month ago
Kristi, anniversaries and holidays bring up strong emotions with the memories they commemorate. I really, truly feel better talking to and petting the canvas portrait I had made of my girl and you might, too. I’ll put the link below. What is your girls’ name? May we see photos? How old is she? Does she have some of Apache’s things around that she can be with? We know the whole family mourns a loss, including the other pets, and you are doing your best to heal you both. It’s not easy nor quick but one day you will find smiles before tears with your memories of Apache. Hang on to your girl and stay in touch with us. We are thinking of you both. Toni
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Toni Noel posted a new activity comment 4 years, 1 month ago
Glenda, I am sending you my heartfelt sympathy. Suzanne says it so eloquently and I share her sentiments. We never have them with us long enough – they are only “on loan” to us – but it is always a deep pain when we say goodbye. Thomas, Tubby and Salt are probably mourning, too, and you are all fortunate to have one another to move through your grief together. Kissinger is at peace now and we know he would want you to find great joy in the years you had together. Please let us know how you are doing, Glenda. {{HUGS}} -
Toni Noel posted a new activity comment 4 years, 1 month ago
Marybeth, I am so very sorry for what you are anticipating. Our community is here to support you because every one of us has suffered the loss of a beloved pet, and we will be here for you. I found a stuffed toy really helped me – my girl slept tucked under my chin and having the toy there in her place was a big comfort. (You can contact Cuddle Clones by clicking the link on the right side of this page).
Knowing Drake is unwell gives you time to prepare, and to make every moment extra special. My girl was very unwell and I knew in my head it was a relief and release for her to pass peacefully, but in my heart the pain was deep. We have to always do what is best for our babies and sadly, saying goodbye is sometimes the best choice for them. Perhaps you would like to have a memorial service for his family and friends, or a party before you say goodbye so everyone can shower him, and you, with love. Whatever you choose, please let us know how you are all doing. If you need an urn or keepsake, you can find a lot of lovely, many personalized, memorial items in our shop. I clipped a bit of fur from my beauty and keep that, along with a canvas of her I had made. I talk to her and pet that every day and it makes me feel better. https://www.faithfulfriends.com/shop/custom-pet-canvas/
We’re researching the issue with photos and it seems that iPhones don’t allow direct uploads, so you can save as jpg and upload from that. Please let us know if you need help.
And Marybeth, please stay in touch with us. We will be thinking of you and sending our strength. Toni
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Toni Noel posted a new activity comment 4 years, 1 month ago
Suzanne, what a thoughtful note you’ve sent. I am so glad you have your mother with you. Enjoy her company. My girl took medicine for her kidneys (you can have them compounded into a flavored liquid, which was a lot easier for us both. Pencol did ours and may be able to help you – https://pencolpharmacy.com/ ). Also, acupuncture helped her by stimulating blood flow to the kidneys. She didn’t mind it one bit.
Regarding the photos: we’re researching and believe the issue is with iPhones, and how Apple formats and saves the photos with one of the latest updates. Currently, it isn’t compatible with WordPress (and the wider internet) by default. It might take some time until there is widespread support for the new format. I know this isn’t ideal, but you can save photos as JPG files (the standard photo format) and the upload will work. Let us know if it doesn’t.
Oliver (Mr. Pudge) and Sebastian sound great and I hope you can get their photos up. 17 pounds is BIG and when I was taking care of Boots, he was 15 lbs. but wasn’t fat – just, “Pudgy” :-). Sebastian will come around. Poor things, they don’t know what happened to their person, and will become accustomed to you and their new environment. And hey, nothing wrong with butt scratches! You are very kind and generous to open your home and heart again. Spirit and Autumn Ranger are happy for you all. Thank you for the kind words of support you share. We know it means so much, and look forward to hearing more from you. Happy petting!! Toni - Load More
