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Toni Noel posted a new activity comment 4 years, 9 months ago
Oh Dana, what a lovely, touching, funny, inspiring tribute to Bear and Ladiebug. I can see you sharing cereal and rolls, relate to the full-body massages, and like you, adopted an old black rescue (a cat though). I especially like the energetic connections you have with your beloved furry friends – there is no doubt in my mind it is real and guides us. Thank you for sharing your stories and feelings with us. Will Grunt-Grunt be in your wedding party? We would love to hear about that, and see pictures. (We have some formal attire): https://www.faithfulfriends.com/shop/frisco-formal-dog-wedding-dress/
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Dana, I hope you continue to share with us, and open your home and heart to other loves. Please share a big, warm hug with Grunt-Grunt from me {{HUGS}}. Toni -
Dana posted an update 4 years, 9 months ago
The first 3 pictures are of my baby Bear, my soulmutt that I wrote about earlier. He was so handsome. He was Queensland Blue Healer and Flat Coated Retriever, 105lbs of sweetheart. The last 2 pictures are of my Black Lab mix Ladiebug. She is the dogI saw with Bear for 2 weeks after he passed away. When I would be outside in the yard alone, working with my flowers and crying because I missed Bear so much I would hear his bark and as I\’d look up I\’d see him coming down the street next to our house and he had another dog with him that looked almost exactly like him, but was smaller and for some reason I knew it was a female. (who I called Stella) anyway they would turn the corner towards our house and then fade away about the time they got to the driveway gates. This went on everyday for 2 weeks, then stopped and I eventually let the other dog fade to the back of my mind. Then 8 months later on the night before my 50th birthday my fiance and I both dreamed about seeing Bear sitting in front of the local shelter. In the morning we told each other about our dreams and decided that it was Bear telling us it was time to adopt a new dog, and since it was my birthday, the start of a new year, and a new decade it had to be that day. Well we went to the shelter and I told them we were looking for a large, senior dog. We didn\’t care what breed, male or female. Just large and senior because no one wants to give big dogs or senior dogs a chance. We were told that there was only one in the whole shelter a black lab mix, but she was at an adoption event across town. Now this didn\’t click with the dog I\’d seen with Bear at the time, but my fiance quickly said that we\’d take her, sight unseen. Well we drove across town to get her but they\’d already left so back across town we drove. As we sat in the meet and greet area I saw Bear out of the corner of my eye and knew we were doing the right thing. When they brought Ladiebug into the area and I saw her for the first time I hit my knees, tears rolling down my cheeks as I recognized her as the dog I\’d seen with Bear for those 2 weeks. I wrapped my arms around her neck and buried my face in the soft fur of her neck. Then I showed the girls a picture of Bear, and they were amazed at how much they looked alike. She was about 9yrs old, had been a stray, had a little trouble seeing, her teeth were worn down and a couple were broken off. She was very calm, timid, they said afraid except for with us. She\’d been there for almost 3mo and no one had even looked at her, and she was beautiful, very thin, she only weighed 40lbs, had kennel cough, worms and an ear infection. We named her Ladiebug because that\’s what my grandmother called me as a child and we got her on my birthday, starting a new year, a new decade for me and a new life for her. we celebrated her birthday with mine. It was painfully obvious that she\’d been abused by someone pretty bad. You couldn\’t raise your hand or voice without her wincing, she wouldn\’t eat until we were out of the room, but he had to keep one of us within her sight at all times the rest of the time. She didn\’t make any noise for the first week, until on a walk and this weird guy walked too close to me and she moved between us and let out with a growl that had to have come from the tips of her toes. Then she was in the yard and saw him walking too close to her fence and she barked, then looked back at me as if to ask if it was ok, and I told her it was. She was a gentle, sweet soul who you couldn\’t help but love. Every morning when I\’d get myself a big bowl of cereal and sit down she\’ sit iin front of me and we\’d share the bowl, bite for bite. We used to share Kings Hawaiian rolls the same way, And I used to give her what I called slow gentle lovins, where I\’d rub and massage her entire body gently, slowly taking an hour or more and she\’d just fall over against me letting out a quiet \”urf\” as she did, and again here and there through out the session. We did this at least twice a day at first. More often after we found out she had mammary cancer, and it became more advanced. That\’s why we lost her. We found out she had it when we got her, and she was with us 2mo and 9 days shy of 2yrs. Not nearly long enough, but at least we knew that she knew she was loved during her last days. She was happy during her time with us. She used to lay on her side and rub her head ack and forth on it\’s side letting out an \”eeerrrruurrr\” for sometimes up to 5 mins at a time, her tail just wagging. It was 13 days after we lost her on 2-11-19 that I rescued Grunt-Grunt. My mom said that Ladiebug crossed over because she knew Grunt-Grunt was going to need a home. Somehow I believe that. God how I miss her!!! It took me 6mo to eat cereal again. I love you little girl! -
Dianne Kurtz posted an update 4 years, 9 months ago
I am slowly getting better from mama cat’s passing.I always visit her where I buried her.
To all the pet parents who have lost a beloved fur baby,I am sorry for your loss.-
This is so good to hear, Dianne. It does take time to heal and I am glad you are updating us. You are so kind to share your sympathies with others. It means so much to know we’re not alone in grief, and recovery. Stay well, and in touch. Toni
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Cindy posted an update 4 years, 9 months ago
This is Savannah. She was born Aug 20 2021. She was involved in a house fire and droppedoff at a vet. Her owners never came back for her. She was adopted but those people never came for her. She was transferred to the vet clinic where our daughter works. She has been there since Dec 22. Our daughter told us about her but we weren\’t ready yet.
Last Sunday Jan 23 our dsughter told us she was still there. My husband and I agreed she needed us as much as we needed her. We adopted her on Monday Jan 24, she came home with us and she has made us laugh so much. My heart is happy again.
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Cindy, Oh Boy! What a picture! Those eyes :-). And what a lovely, loving and kind story. I am convinced our animals find us, and come and go as part of a warm flow. I am so happy for all of you and look forward to seeing more of little Savannah, and hearing about her exploits. Congratulations!
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Toni Noel posted a new activity comment 4 years, 9 months ago
Cathy, the photos are excellent! Very clear, and they really express a lot of personality from both Sheba and Milo. I don’t know, Cathy….I have to believe doctors do the best they can to help and sometimes it all goes wrong, Just as with humans. It doesn’t help, but I just don’t know what else to think. For sure, you need a better vet, and you could send a written report of events to the state governing Board who may review that vet, and help protect others. You are so generous and kind to open your home and heart to Milo. That is a major gift to him, and I know he is not a “replacement” (of course not), but now an additional love in your life. Be kind to yourself, Cathy. It takes time to work through loss, and to find smiles before tears. Stay with us and share more, especially Milo (soooo cute)… -
Toni Noel posted an update 4 years, 9 months ago
@cherylgrace Cheryl, I am sorry for your parting from Rae. What kind of pet was Rae? How did you meet? How long were you together? May we see some photos?
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Toni Noel posted an update 4 years, 9 months ago
@njhosea Hi Nancy. Welcome to our caring community of pet lovers. I am very sorry for your loss of Gracie and hope you are okay – are you? Please tell us about Gracie and your lives together, and share some pictures.
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Toni Noel posted a new activity comment 4 years, 9 months ago
Hilary, thank you for the updates. Please keep us posted. I’m sure you’ve reached out to shelters, and fire and police departments in your area. We are hopeful for her safe return. {{HUGS}} {{HUGS}} -
Karan Pepin posted a new activity comment 4 years, 9 months ago
Don’t lose hope. The same thing happened to a friend of mine in Florida. It was 100 degrees out too. But, somebody took her in and it was weeks later when she saw a sign at he local grocery store. You might want to see if your local stores have a bulletin board. Good Luck!!! -
Mary posted an update 4 years, 9 months ago
Not much our dog Maggie pasted away on 26th day February 2018. She was born on December 12, 2005.
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Cathy posted an update in the group
Remember 4 years, 9 months agoI still miss my Sheba so much. She has been gone just over 6 months. Her death should have not happened. How do you make veternarians listen to what is happening with a loved pet and take precautions to prevent what happened to her?
I did get another cat because I could not stand the empty house. His name is Milo and I love him very much. He does not take Sheba\’s place but is a great cat and comforts me.
The calico was Sheba and the tabby is Milo. Does not look like the pics are going to show very good on the site.
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Cathy, the photos are excellent! Very clear, and they really express a lot of personality from both Sheba and Milo. I don’t know, Cathy….I have to believe doctors do the best they can to help and sometimes it all goes wrong, Just as with humans. It doesn’t help, but I just don’t know what else to think. For sure, you need a better vet, and you could send a written report of events to the state governing Board who may review that vet, and help protect others. You are so generous and kind to open your home and heart to Milo. That is a major gift to him, and I know he is not a “replacement” (of course not), but now an additional love in your life. Be kind to yourself, Cathy. It takes time to work through loss, and to find smiles before tears. Stay with us and share more, especially Milo (soooo cute)…
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hilary posted a new activity comment 4 years, 9 months ago
sorry but no. We last saw her on Thursday about noon. Right now it is Saturday mid day and we had a bunch of snow last night. We are hopeful someone has her since we haven’t seen any signs of her collar, leash, jacket or harness. Prayers. Thank you for asking. -
hilary posted a new activity comment 4 years, 9 months ago
Thanks and we do hope that someone has her. Unfortunately we have had a bitter night last night with snow, so if she is out in this, we hope she is hunkered down and pops up soon. Take care. -
hilary posted a new activity comment 4 years, 9 months ago
As of Saturday at 10 am Scarlet is unfortunately not with us. We have flyers out in the community (pet store, vets, shops) and have flyers in mailboxes in all connecting neighborhoods. We are hopeful someone has her since we have not found any signs of her reflective collar, leash, harness or jacket. Seeing none of that makes us thing someone has her and we just haven’t connected the dots. Say a prayer. Hug your fur babies tight. -
Kimberly posted a new activity comment 4 years, 9 months ago
Robbie was my mom’s rescued dog. She had him for 15 years. He ended up blind, deaf, and diabetic but he still had an awesome life. He was a super mutt. Unfortunately I can’t find a picture right now. He passed during a difficult time for my mom, she was just diagnosed with rheumatoid. -
Kimberly posted an update 4 years, 9 months ago
Hoping Scarlett has been found safely. Years ago I lost my cat, Charles, for over 6 weeks. Someone found him inside the huge Heinz plant building in downtown Pittsburgh!! Always keep the faith!
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Thanks and we do hope that someone has her. Unfortunately we have had a bitter night last night with snow, so if she is out in this, we hope she is hunkered down and pops up soon. Take care.
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Dina posted an update 4 years, 9 months ago
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Toni Noel posted an update 4 years, 9 months ago
@dast1984 Hello Mary. I am very sorry for your parting from Selma Lou. Are you doing okay, Mary? I hope so. We’d love to hear about your life with Selma Lou, and see some photos if you like.
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Toni Noel posted a new activity comment 4 years, 9 months ago
Hilary- what’s the status of Scarlet? You must be either frantic, or, hopefully, relieved. My neighbor’s cat was gone for ten days and then showed up! Keep us posted. We’re here for you …… -
Melina posted an update 4 years, 9 months ago
Just wondering if Scarlett has been found
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sorry but no. We last saw her on Thursday about noon. Right now it is Saturday mid day and we had a bunch of snow last night. We are hopeful someone has her since we haven’t seen any signs of her collar, leash, jacket or harness. Prayers. Thank you for asking.
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Don’t lose hope. The same thing happened to a friend of mine in Florida. It was 100 degrees out too. But, somebody took her in and it was weeks later when she saw a sign at he local grocery store. You might want to see if your local stores have a bulletin board. Good Luck!!!
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Hilary, thank you for the updates. Please keep us posted. I’m sure you’ve reached out to shelters, and fire and police departments in your area. We are hopeful for her safe return. {{HUGS}} {{HUGS}}
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Dana, I hope you continue to share with us, and open your home and heart to other loves. Please share a big, warm hug with Grunt-Grunt from me {{HUGS}}. Toni