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Regina posted a new activity comment 4 years, 3 months ago
That’s wonderful news. Please give her a hug for me. -
Regina posted an update 4 years, 3 months ago
I lost Coco Friday. She had congestive heart failure and wasn’t eating. She lost 10 lbs in 2 days. So I let her go to be with her Momma Joy who let me have her sweet baby while she was in the hospital. Ten days later, Momma Joy passed away & I kept Coco for 4 wonderful years. She was with me when I lost my other dogs.
This is 4 dogs in 3 years I lost & my heart is so broken! -
Toni Noel posted a new activity comment 4 years, 3 months ago
By golly Dianne, that’s the BEST news :-). So happy for you both. She’s a tough little cookie and we are delighted. Thanks for keeping us updated-I think about everyone who shares in our community and we love to hear good, happy news. Give her a treat for me please. And thank you for your kindness in supporting others. {{HUGS}} Toni -
Dianne posted an update 4 years, 3 months ago
Good morning.Well my girl,Princess is still going strong with no signs of any returning cancers.I am so fortunate that she is still with me.
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By golly Dianne, that’s the BEST news :-). So happy for you both. She’s a tough little cookie and we are delighted. Thanks for keeping us updated-I think about everyone who shares in our community and we love to hear good, happy news. Give her a treat for me please. And thank you for your kindness in supporting others. {{HUGS}} Toni
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That’s wonderful news. Please give her a hug for me.
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Dianne posted an update 4 years, 3 months ago
Hello.First off,to the pet parents who have lost their beloved companion,I am sorry for your loss.I understand your heartache.We are here for you when you need to cry or vent.(((hugs)))
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Toni Noel posted an update 4 years, 3 months ago
@dimom44 Diane, I am so sorry for your loss. Please tell us about Elvis: What kind of pet was he? How did you meet? Everything…and share some photos if you like. How are you doing, Diane? Toni
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Toni Noel posted a new activity comment 4 years, 3 months ago
Oh Dear,,, may I ask you this? If you died, would you want your survivor to feel guilty for giving another a happy, healthy, loving home, or encourage them to open their home and heart to another? I bet you would want the latter, and Raina’s life with you will never be diminished by your loving again – that’s just not possible- in fact, it verifies how much you and she shared, that you can and want to do it again.
Ah yes, they do “choose” us, don’t they? I’ve fostered sick cats and when I met my Beauty Girl there was no question we were destined for each other. I miss her every day and am always grateful for her being in my life. Martha, you will meet another and you will feel a lot of love, especially because Raina shared so much with you. It’s only been a very short time since you parted and the grief is deep and strong. Please give yourself some room to move through all of this. You can find resources for service dogs in our “Find Services” tab. Put in your area and use the drop-down menu.
Please keep us updated and on the 20th, we will mourn, and celebrate, with you. I hope his {{HUG}} gives you a little comfort. Toni -
Martha posted a new activity comment 4 years, 3 months ago
It’s hard, these last couple of days. The 20th is a month since she passed. Seems the closer we get to it the harder it is for me. I have been trying to find another dog to be my service dog. Found one at the shelter, but he has chosen my husband instead. Then there’s the guilt I feel because it feels like I’m betraying her memory. -
Toni Noel posted a new activity comment 4 years, 3 months ago
Martha, how are you doing now? I’m thinking of you. -
Toni Noel posted an update 4 years, 3 months ago
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Toni Noel posted a new activity comment 4 years, 4 months ago
OH! If you like, you can post a permanent Memorial for Raina here: https://www.faithfulfriends.com/memorials/ -
Toni Noel posted a new activity comment 4 years, 4 months ago
That’s shocking, Martha. But, I wonder if there was something going on for poor Raina and I know you’ve gone through all the “what if’s” and “woulda, coulda, shoulda” but there was something wrong for her to become non-responsive, and it was most likely best for her to exit comfortably rather than suffer. I guess we’ll never really know that part, but you will always know she shared a very kind and loving life with you. It is so terribly hard and hurtful to not have them with us, the house, and our hearts are just so empty….. we are here to go through this with you, hope to hear more from you, and are thinking of you.
You are very welcome to join our Group meeting July 21st at 8 PM Eastern (5 Pacific) to share with us. Here’s the link:Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86749211396?pwd=SGtLRno3NG55TGQvVGNWTzd5VnhHdz09Meeting ID: 867 4921 1396
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Martha posted a new activity comment 4 years, 4 months ago
Yes th8s is Raina. I had her since she was 8 weeks old. My daughter brought her home and we fell in love. She was my service dog/ friend and constant companion. When she was 6 months old, I started looking for a service dog, I had multiple back surgeries and stumble when I walk. My Mom picked her for my service dog before she passed because she was calm and well behaved. So, together we made the journey of training, she was so wonderful and easy to train. She had gotten hurt about three weeks before she passed, sprained her ankle. There was no warning that day she went from being normal to panting heavily, to non responsive when we got her to vet. I keep thinking I missed something. She was only 10 we were supposed to have more years. -
Toni Noel posted a new activity comment 4 years, 4 months ago
Oh Martha, this must be Raina. What a beauty. I am very sorry for your loss. How did you meet? How long were you together? Please tell us about Raina and your lives together – we really do want to know. And, we want you to feel welcome and safe sharing your stories and feelings with us. It hasn’t been very long and I know it hurts so very deeply. I share a tear and a {{HUG}} with you. Toni -
Toni Noel posted an update 4 years, 4 months ago
@virginia123 I am so sorry for your loss of Madeline and hope you are doing okay, Virginia – are you? Will you tell us about your lives together, share some photos? We’re here for you. Toni
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Martha posted an update 4 years, 4 months ago
On 6/20/ 2022 I lost my beautiful baby, my heart.-
Oh Martha, this must be Raina. What a beauty. I am very sorry for your loss. How did you meet? How long were you together? Please tell us about Raina and your lives together – we really do want to know. And, we want you to feel welcome and safe sharing your stories and feelings with us. It hasn’t been very long and I know it hurts so very deeply. I share a tear and a {{HUG}} with you. Toni
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Yes th8s is Raina. I had her since she was 8 weeks old. My daughter brought her home and we fell in love. She was my service dog/ friend and constant companion. When she was 6 months old, I started looking for a service dog, I had multiple back surgeries and stumble when I walk. My Mom picked her for my service dog before she passed because she was calm and well behaved. So, together we made the journey of training, she was so wonderful and easy to train. She had gotten hurt about three weeks before she passed, sprained her ankle. There was no warning that day she went from being normal to panting heavily, to non responsive when we got her to vet. I keep thinking I missed something. She was only 10 we were supposed to have more years.
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That’s shocking, Martha. But, I wonder if there was something going on for poor Raina and I know you’ve gone through all the “what if’s” and “woulda, coulda, shoulda” but there was something wrong for her to become non-responsive, and it was most likely best for her to exit comfortably rather than suffer. I guess we’ll never really know that part, but you will always know she shared a very kind and loving life with you. It is so terribly hard and hurtful to not have them with us, the house, and our hearts are just so empty….. we are here to go through this with you, hope to hear more from you, and are thinking of you.
You are very welcome to join our Group meeting July 21st at 8 PM Eastern (5 Pacific) to share with us. Here’s the link:Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86749211396?pwd=SGtLRno3NG55TGQvVGNWTzd5VnhHdz09Meeting ID: 867 4921 1396
Passcode: 828632 -
OH! If you like, you can post a permanent Memorial for Raina here: https://www.faithfulfriends.com/memorials/
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Martha, how are you doing now? I’m thinking of you.
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It’s hard, these last couple of days. The 20th is a month since she passed. Seems the closer we get to it the harder it is for me. I have been trying to find another dog to be my service dog. Found one at the shelter, but he has chosen my husband instead. Then there’s the guilt I feel because it feels like I’m betraying her memory.
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Oh Dear,,, may I ask you this? If you died, would you want your survivor to feel guilty for giving another a happy, healthy, loving home, or encourage them to open their home and heart to another? I bet you would want the latter, and Raina’s life with you will never be diminished by your loving again – that’s just not possible- in fact, it verifies how much you and she shared, that you can and want to do it again.
Ah yes, they do “choose” us, don’t they? I’ve fostered sick cats and when I met my Beauty Girl there was no question we were destined for each other. I miss her every day and am always grateful for her being in my life. Martha, you will meet another and you will feel a lot of love, especially because Raina shared so much with you. It’s only been a very short time since you parted and the grief is deep and strong. Please give yourself some room to move through all of this. You can find resources for service dogs in our “Find Services” tab. Put in your area and use the drop-down menu.
Please keep us updated and on the 20th, we will mourn, and celebrate, with you. I hope his {{HUG}} gives you a little comfort. Toni
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Toni Noel posted a new activity comment 4 years, 4 months ago
Trinity was so beautiful, it brings a tear to know you had to part. The most generous, selfless, loving gesture we have to make is letting them go, to provide relief and release. It’s always what is best for them, and I hope you and your son will know that your final act of kindness, made with LOVE, was a gift for Trinity. The grief is deep and takes time to move through. I know you will comfort each other and that one day you will find smiles before tears with her memories. Right now, it hurts at a cellular level and you can shed your tears and share your feelings with us. I am so very sorry. Maybe this {{HUG}} will help just a bit. Toni -
Tiny posted a new activity comment 4 years, 4 months ago
Here's Trinity a few months before she was put to Sleep.
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Tiny posted a new activity comment 4 years, 4 months ago
Here's a picture of trinity's Pawprint.
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Tiny posted an update in the group
Remember 4 years, 4 months agoOn Tuesday Evening a UPS delivery man knocked on my door. To hand me a Box that contained Trinity\’s Paw print. From the Veterinary Emergency Group where on Wednesday we made the decision to put Trinity to Sleep. I was surprised! To get the Pawprint. I will treasure this Gift forever. Trinity was a Family Pet. But my son is the one whose mourning Trinity hard! We all miss and love Trinity to the Moon and Back.-
Here's a picture of trinity's Pawprint.
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Here's Trinity a few months before she was put to Sleep.
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Trinity was so beautiful, it brings a tear to know you had to part. The most generous, selfless, loving gesture we have to make is letting them go, to provide relief and release. It’s always what is best for them, and I hope you and your son will know that your final act of kindness, made with LOVE, was a gift for Trinity. The grief is deep and takes time to move through. I know you will comfort each other and that one day you will find smiles before tears with her memories. Right now, it hurts at a cellular level and you can shed your tears and share your feelings with us. I am so very sorry. Maybe this {{HUG}} will help just a bit. Toni
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It’s hard to sleep, because Coco used to sleep with me. I see where she used to lay in the house- it’s so hard.
I know Coco is happy to be with her momma Joy again.
Geez, it seems like dark clouds really do “gather” and come in groups. I am so sorry for what you are going through, and you WILL go through it all, but it’s wearying on every level for you now. Please, try to take some moments for yourself – to grieve but also to find a bit of joy or humor. We’re here. Keep reaching out to us, and know I am thinking of you.