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Dana posted an update 5 years, 5 months ago
I’m very sad tonight as I look upon the faces of the last two babies I’ve lost. My Flat coated retriever Bear, (8/26/16) and my blk lab mix Ladiebug (2/11/19). I lost them both to cancer. Bear I had from before he was born and Ladiebug I had 2 mo & 9 days shy of 2 yrs. Each of their passings allowed for me to rescue another dog. With Ladiebug, 13 days after I lost her I learned of a 7 yr old Pug that was going to be put down because she was “too old, and no one will want a dog with a bad eye.” She’d scratched a hole in her corena due to an ear infection neglected for too long. Well now I’m seeing the Pug, Grunt-Grunt, starting to age very fast, her health declining, her back legs starting to give out. I know that her time is coming much sooner than I can accept right now. So I sit and talk to the pictures of Bear and Ladiebug, asking them to be with her when the time comes so she won’t be alone at all. Because I’ll be holding her tightly in my arms here, until she’s crossed over to the Rainbow Bridge. She’s such an amazing dog. Always happy, has this cute little “indoor voice”. So in tune with my emotions. I have been blessed by the fact that all 3 of these babies have been certified service dogs. Bear was seizure and PTSD, Ladiebug was seizure and Grunt-Grunt is PTSD. I will survive, my heart will continue to beat, but I nor my heart will ever be the same. Thank God, as I have become a better person thanks to my dogs. Thanks
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Hello Dana. I am struggling with words for you. Your story is so eloquent, emotional and poignant. Anticipating, preparing for, and experiencing the death of our beloved pet is why we are her for you, Dana. I have no words right now other than these: Grunt-Grunt is cool with with this – it is a part f the life cycle that pets and animals understand and accept better than humans do. Well, some humans do, but mostly, death is a very important part of life and animals know that. The horribly painful part of life is the parting from our loved ones. No one replaces a Grunt-Grunt, or Bear, or Ladiebug…. but boy oh boy, the joy, the fun, the laughs and loves we shared sure make the horrific pain of loss understandable. SO MUCH LOVE is so hard to lose, it hurts so much, and yet, over time, in our own time, the tears are replaced with smiles, and gratitude, and yes, always Love…. Dana dear, let us know what is going on with you…..-
Yes, if I had the choice of skipping my babies, as well as the pain of loosing them, or to have both my babies and the inevitable grief and pain, I’ll take the joy and the pain. I’ve taken to taking Grunt-Grunt outside at about 500-530am and we stay out for about an hour or so. This is our time now, and in the late evening because we live in the desert and it’s already over 100° during the day. My fiance built her a little bed frame with a shade over it and I made the mattress for it so she has a soft comfortable place to lay when we’re outside. She loves it. Next week we are putting in a 4’x4′ patch of grass for the Grunt-Grunt too. This way when she has to potty when it’s hot out she can use the grass and not burn her little feet. She isn’t fond of her booties. Spent the weekend looking up patterns for doggy wheelchairs. Got a couple of ideas, even found the most expensive part, for free. The wheels I found on an oxygen tote. Excited I found them, but saddened too. Her breathing still isn’t quite right, maybe I’m just worrying too much. Bear was taken from me suddenly. Took him in to check something out, and I got a call from the vet, they had just put down the most incredible soul I’d ever met. And I didn’t get to be there. I was there for his first breath and every breath after that, except his last one. I was working, and didn’t think they would put him down without me there. 5 yrs and I still go to pieces thinking about that. Ladiebug, we had to choose her pass over day. One of the hardest days. I’m trying to prepare for Grunt-Grunt, including saving money up so that when the time comes, hopefully I’ll have the money and that will be one less thing for me to stress over.. thank you for the beautiful words and the support. They are appreciated more than you know. I have only my fiance here, no friends to speak of. This makes venues like this so amazing, and people like you so wonderful.
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Dana, thank YOU for sharing your inspiring stories. And your loving spirit :-). Little Grunt-Grunt is very lucky to have such care. I understand how sad and heartbreaking it is to see them fail – my 17 year old is on lots of meds and yesterday I noticed her walk is off a bit, so I’m scheduling yet another doctor appointment. It’s hard, especially because they don’t complain. And you are right about taking the pain in exchange for the love and joys. We know going in that one day we’ll have to part, that they are only “on loan” to us. Keep us updated on how you and Grunt-Grunt are doing. Hugs
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Karin posted a new activity comment 5 years, 5 months ago
I agree. A pet is there every day with you. A person usually isn’t. Grief is what it is for you. -
Susan posted a new activity comment 5 years, 5 months ago
I’m sure your 2 children were waiting for “your baby y girl” at the Rainbow Bridge”
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Shannon Reedy posted a new activity comment 5 years, 5 months ago
As someone who has lost both of my children it was just as hard losing my baby girl. She was my whole world.
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I’m sure your 2 children were waiting for “your baby y girl” at the Rainbow Bridge”
You will always carry their love In your heart.
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Shannon Reedy posted a new activity comment 5 years, 5 months ago
Happy birthday. So very sorry to hear of your loss. -
Lenora posted a new activity comment 5 years, 5 months ago
Thank you very much! I am hanging in there! I think of Hope every day! She has left her footprints on my broken heart! I also think of all my other pets I have lost over the years, and miss them too! -
Donna posted a new activity comment 5 years, 5 months ago
Yes I will tell you exactly what happened to my beloved Beta. He was having trouble breathing so rushed him to the vet. They said he was in heart failure but with the meds they prescribed he would recover & they wanted to see him back in 2 weeks. We brought him home & gave him the meds & an he after after taking them he lost his mobility. Then 3 hrs after the meds he was dead. He died on my chest. He was only 8 lbs. I was told by my physician that the meds that the vet prescribed was too much for his body & caused him to have a heart attack. They took something from me that wasn’t theirs to take & that was my baby. So you see I am hurting as he should still be here with me . . -
Toni Noel posted an update 5 years, 5 months ago
@skgeiser Hi Susan, and welcome to our caring community. I see your Memorial tribute to your beautiful Honey, and am sorry for your parting. I hope you are doing okay?
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Toni Noel posted a new activity comment 5 years, 5 months ago
Donna, These dates are markers for our losses and it is understandable that your feelings well up even more. What happened to darling Beta? Can you tell us about it? I am terribly sad for you and hope you find joy in his memory beginning to outweigh your sorrow.-
Yes I will tell you exactly what happened to my beloved Beta. He was having trouble breathing so rushed him to the vet. They said he was in heart failure but with the meds they prescribed he would recover & they wanted to see him back in 2 weeks. We brought him home & gave him the meds & an he after after taking them he lost his mobility. Then 3 hrs after the meds he was dead. He died on my chest. He was only 8 lbs. I was told by my physician that the meds that the vet prescribed was too much for his body & caused him to have a heart attack. They took something from me that wasn’t theirs to take & that was my baby. So you see I am hurting as he should still be here with me . .
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Toni Noel posted a new activity comment 5 years, 5 months ago
Lenora, you are so kind to extend your understanding, especially since it hasn’t been long since you parted from Hope. That was a shocking and devastating experience. Of course you are still reeling. We’re here for you to share with. Please let us know how you are coming along, Lenora.-
Thank you very much! I am hanging in there! I think of Hope every day! She has left her footprints on my broken heart! I also think of all my other pets I have lost over the years, and miss them too!
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Toni Noel posted a new activity comment 5 years, 5 months ago
Well Mary, I can’t think of a better thing than having spoiled and loved kitties. I doubt they’d have it any other way – we ARE their slaves after all 🙂 My cat is all black, too, and my childhood cat looked a lot like your Peanut. Love to see more photos and hear about their antics. -
Toni Noel posted a new activity comment 5 years, 5 months ago
Cheryl, you are so right about having a new love. Chuck just introduced us to his little Dixie who is loving him up since Dexter passed. Everyone is different about bringing a new pet into their home and heart – it can be a long time before you’re ready, or soon after. We all know our new pets don’t replace our beloved, but they build a new love with us. You are very kind to give these little guys a safe, fun, loving home, Cheryl. Pictures!! We want to see the baby when you get him 🙂 -
Toni Noel posted a new activity comment 5 years, 5 months ago
Kerry, I am so sorry. How long has it been? There is no timeline on grief, and the emptiness around the house echoes loud in your hearts. As Cheryl suggests, one day you may be ready to open your home and hearts to a new love. I really think they want us to go on living happily, and to love again and more. No one will replace darling Oscar. I hope soon you find yourselves smiling with your sweet memories. It’s okay to hurt. It just hurts so much. Please let us know how you are coming along. OH! We are getting ready to launch an inter-active book to help with healing. We’ll keep you posted when that’s available. -
Cheryl posted a new activity comment 5 years, 5 months ago
What a sweet little guy. I lost one of my minis who died in my arms. He was 16 and my favorite of all I ever had. I got another little guy and it helped sooo much keeping me busy potty training and he wanting to play all the time. I had a little shadow that filled me everywhere. Amazing how a new little guy stops the pain. He’s with me now on my chest always giving kisses. You don’t forget your losses but amazing how much better it is with a new little guy around. He is 2 now and I’m expecting a new little brother for him in 4 weeks. Please get yourself a new little friend. It will make a world of difference.-
Cheryl, you are so right about having a new love. Chuck just introduced us to his little Dixie who is loving him up since Dexter passed. Everyone is different about bringing a new pet into their home and heart – it can be a long time before you’re ready, or soon after. We all know our new pets don’t replace our beloved, but they build a new love with us. You are very kind to give these little guys a safe, fun, loving home, Cheryl. Pictures!! We want to see the baby when you get him 🙂
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Mary posted an update 5 years, 5 months ago
Tigger and Peanut
Spoiled and loved. We are doing great-
Well Mary, I can’t think of a better thing than having spoiled and loved kitties. I doubt they’d have it any other way – we ARE their slaves after all 🙂 My cat is all black, too, and my childhood cat looked a lot like your Peanut. Love to see more photos and hear about their antics.
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Kerry posted a new activity comment 5 years, 5 months ago
Not good hard to believe he’s gone, -
Kerry posted an update 5 years, 5 months ago
Not good if I am honest, he was a wonderful pug called Oscar amazing in every way we was truly blessed, he was my little shadow, slept in our bed, he was never far behind is. we had him from a baby he picked me and it was love at first sight for both off us, we had him 8 years my husband is a broken man we was both with him at the end..-
What a sweet little guy. I lost one of my minis who died in my arms. He was 16 and my favorite of all I ever had. I got another little guy and it helped sooo much keeping me busy potty training and he wanting to play all the time. I had a little shadow that filled me everywhere. Amazing how a new little guy stops the pain. He’s with me now on my chest always giving kisses. You don’t forget your losses but amazing how much better it is with a new little guy around. He is 2 now and I’m expecting a new little brother for him in 4 weeks. Please get yourself a new little friend. It will make a world of difference.
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Cheryl, you are so right about having a new love. Chuck just introduced us to his little Dixie who is loving him up since Dexter passed. Everyone is different about bringing a new pet into their home and heart – it can be a long time before you’re ready, or soon after. We all know our new pets don’t replace our beloved, but they build a new love with us. You are very kind to give these little guys a safe, fun, loving home, Cheryl. Pictures!! We want to see the baby when you get him 🙂
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Kerry, I am so sorry. How long has it been? There is no timeline on grief, and the emptiness around the house echoes loud in your hearts. As Cheryl suggests, one day you may be ready to open your home and hearts to a new love. I really think they want us to go on living happily, and to love again and more. No one will replace darling Oscar. I hope soon you find yourselves smiling with your sweet memories. It’s okay to hurt. It just hurts so much. Please let us know how you are coming along. OH! We are getting ready to launch an inter-active book to help with healing. We’ll keep you posted when that’s available.
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Lenora posted a new activity comment 5 years, 5 months ago
I am so sorry for your loss! He was so adorable! I lost six beloved pets throughout the years, and still grieve to this day! I recently lost my beloved Hope this past March to heart and breathing problems. What made it worse was that it was totally unexpected! She died after I took her home from a vet visit. I think of her every day, and miss her very much!-
Lenora, you are so kind to extend your understanding, especially since it hasn’t been long since you parted from Hope. That was a shocking and devastating experience. Of course you are still reeling. We’re here for you to share with. Please let us know how you are coming along, Lenora.
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Thank you very much! I am hanging in there! I think of Hope every day! She has left her footprints on my broken heart! I also think of all my other pets I have lost over the years, and miss them too!
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Donna posted an update 5 years, 5 months ago
You asked how I was doing. To tell the truth not good. Today marks 6 months that my beloved Beta has been gone. I cry at the mention of his name & cry myself to sleep each night. I miss him so very much. I just will never getting over how he died.-
I am so sorry for your loss! He was so adorable! I lost six beloved pets throughout the years, and still grieve to this day! I recently lost my beloved Hope this past March to heart and breathing problems. What made it worse was that it was totally unexpected! She died after I took her home from a vet visit. I think of her every day, and miss her very much!
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Lenora, you are so kind to extend your understanding, especially since it hasn’t been long since you parted from Hope. That was a shocking and devastating experience. Of course you are still reeling. We’re here for you to share with. Please let us know how you are coming along, Lenora.
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Thank you very much! I am hanging in there! I think of Hope every day! She has left her footprints on my broken heart! I also think of all my other pets I have lost over the years, and miss them too!
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Donna, These dates are markers for our losses and it is understandable that your feelings well up even more. What happened to darling Beta? Can you tell us about it? I am terribly sad for you and hope you find joy in his memory beginning to outweigh your sorrow.
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Yes I will tell you exactly what happened to my beloved Beta. He was having trouble breathing so rushed him to the vet. They said he was in heart failure but with the meds they prescribed he would recover & they wanted to see him back in 2 weeks. We brought him home & gave him the meds & an he after after taking them he lost his mobility. Then 3 hrs after the meds he was dead. He died on my chest. He was only 8 lbs. I was told by my physician that the meds that the vet prescribed was too much for his body & caused him to have a heart attack. They took something from me that wasn’t theirs to take & that was my baby. So you see I am hurting as he should still be here with me . .
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Susan posted an update 5 years, 5 months ago
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As someone who has lost both of my children it was just as hard losing my baby girl. She was my whole world.
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I’m sure your 2 children were waiting for “your baby y girl” at the Rainbow Bridge”
You will always carry their love In your heart.
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I agree. A pet is there every day with you. A person usually isn’t. Grief is what it is for you.
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