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Maureen posted a new activity comment 2 years, 8 months ago
Brony… ❤️ -
Maureen posted a new activity comment 2 years, 8 months ago
Thank you, Katrina. I’m sorry for your loss as well 💔 -
Katrina posted a new activity comment 2 years, 8 months ago
I know exactly how you feel, about the last moments,I feel like I let my baby down and she fought,it actually was probably the worst experience I encountered, watching life come out of her, still cry every day.just wanted you to know your not alone and praying for us all as this is so hard without our fur babies.🐾🕊️💟 -
Katrina posted a new activity comment 2 years, 8 months ago
So sorry for your loss💟🙏🌈🕊️ -
Brony posted a new activity comment 2 years, 8 months ago
Maureen, it’s Brony, I’m still beside you… -
Toni Noel posted a new activity comment 2 years, 8 months ago
Maureen, you are a welcome and valued member of our community. Your words of support help others and I hope they help you as we crawl through this mire of grief with you💔Everyone moves forward at a different pace and we are here for, and with you all the way. Anniversaries bring up strong emotions and it is understandable that this first one has hit you hard. It does us all, I think. Can you remember the date you met Romeo? Perhaps that is a happier anniversary we can acknowledge. It’s not possible for everyone to open their homes and hearts again to another pet in need of a loving home, but I have found that to be the most healing thing for me. Not “replacing” my lost baby, but sharing a new life with another. Are you able to volunteer at a shelter where you can give and get love from needy babies, shy of bringing one or two home? If not, are there neighborhood pets with whom you can visit and offer to help? If you can join our group meeting January 18th, even for a short time, please do. I think it will bring you some comfort and encouragement to hear from other kind, caring bereaved pet parents. We are here, Maureen. {{Toni}}
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Maureen posted an update 2 years, 8 months ago
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So sorry for your loss💟🙏🌈🕊️
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Thank you, Katrina. I’m sorry for your loss as well 💔
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Maureen posted an update 2 years, 8 months ago
Hi, Saturday (1/6) was exactly one year ago that I lost my Romeo. I can’t begin to tell you how hard that day was for me. I knew that day was coming and I thought I would be okay. I was not. It has been a very difficult year for me and the memory of Romeo’s last moments play over and over in my head, and I just can’t seem to shake that vision. I am stuck. My heart is still shattered, and losing him has changed me forever. I will never be the same and life for me will never be the same again. He was the best thing to have happen to me. He came to me when I was at such a low point in my life, and he saved me from despair and brought happiness back to me. Now, that happiness is gone. Although, I am better than I was at this time last year, there are still those very bad days that rear their ugly heads and I am right back to that awful morning when my boy left this world forever 💔
I want to say how grateful I am to be part of this group and I appreciate all the support and compassion I’ve received.
I am sorry for all your losses and send warm thoughts and hugs to you. Be gentle with yourselves. ❤️I wanted to share a photo of the little memorial I set up for my Romeo.
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Maureen, you are a welcome and valued member of our community. Your words of support help others and I hope they help you as we crawl through this mire of grief with you💔Everyone moves forward at a different pace and we are here for, and with you all the way. Anniversaries bring up strong emotions and it is understandable that this first one has hit you hard. It does us all, I think. Can you remember the date you met Romeo? Perhaps that is a happier anniversary we can acknowledge. It’s not possible for everyone to open their homes and hearts again to another pet in need of a loving home, but I have found that to be the most healing thing for me. Not “replacing” my lost baby, but sharing a new life with another. Are you able to volunteer at a shelter where you can give and get love from needy babies, shy of bringing one or two home? If not, are there neighborhood pets with whom you can visit and offer to help? If you can join our group meeting January 18th, even for a short time, please do. I think it will bring you some comfort and encouragement to hear from other kind, caring bereaved pet parents. We are here, Maureen. {{Toni}}
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Maureen, it’s Brony, I’m still beside you…
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I know exactly how you feel, about the last moments,I feel like I let my baby down and she fought,it actually was probably the worst experience I encountered, watching life come out of her, still cry every day.just wanted you to know your not alone and praying for us all as this is so hard without our fur babies.🐾🕊️💟
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Brony… ❤️
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Toni….thank you so very much for all your support. I am still so very sad over losing Romeo. I can’t believe it’s been a year. Where did all the days and months go? It’s all been a blur and I spent all that time in a fog. I miss him and the life we had so much. Remembering the happy times has been practically impossible, but I think the fog is starting to lift. I feel guilty when I find myself not crying as much because I feel like I’m forgetting him. Going into the new year was a hard too. I felt like I was leaving my boy behind. He will never be a part of this year, ever and that made me sad. So much sadness 💔
I’m taking your suggestion…. and I am in the process of gathering up things like blankets, towels and other useful items to bring to my local shelter. I don’t know how going there will affect me, but I have to go. I need to. I’m hoping to maybe walk a dog or sit and give some comfort to a scared baby. I’m trying to move forward.
Again, thank you for your support. {{{Maureen}}} -
Katrina and Maureen and Brony, and everyone who has lost and grieved a beloved pet:
Grief is NOT linear. It comes in waves. A glance down the pet food aisle can bring you to your knees. Time – time is what provides perspective that allows us to look back at the lives we shared and realize that, while we would like more time with our pets, forever wouldn’t be long enough, the time we were granted holds many wonderful, inspiring, happy and loving moments we wouldn’t want to forget. Nor will we. Our pets would want us to be happy for the life we shared, not miserable because of it.It is very hard to know when the “right” time to say goodbye is. Some doctors will say “Better two months early than two months late”, meaning we shouldn’t let our dear babies suffer needlessly because we find it too hard to grant them a comfortable, peaceful passing. I am guilty of it – letting my Beauty Girl go too long. Our pets know that we always are acting in only their best interest, always have, and are, at the time of saying goodbye. There is a comfort knowing our pets are not going to further decline and suffer. I hope you give yourselves the grace of knowing you acted from love.
Please, join our group meeting this month on January 18th if you can. I think you eill find it helpful, supportive and understanding, and a way to share with people who truly care. I do.
(Link to joinis under “Events”)With {{HUGS}} and warmth, Toni
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Toni Noel posted a new activity comment 2 years, 8 months ago
You are a good friend to help her, Laurie. She needs to know there are others who truly undertsand the depth of her pain. Here are a few things you can do to help her:
1. Acknowledge her pain as real and deep. (which you’ve done, but keep doing)
2. Ask her what she is doing in memory of her beloved. Can she make a tribute box of favorite toys, blankets, photos?
3. Write to Princess telling her how she feels, and what she loves about their times together-fun, funny, loving and challenging times. She might also write what she thinks Princess would want her to know, as if written from Princess.
4. You can make a contribution in memory of Princess to a shelter.
5. Have your friend attend our group support meeting January 18th at 7PM Eastern The link is under “Events”.
6. Encourage her to light a candle and create a memorial to Princess in our caring community. She will find many kind people to lend her support.
Laurie, please let me know if this helps her, and how we might further support her.
I am sending you both my best wishes, and sympathy. Toni -
Laurie posted an update 2 years, 8 months ago
I have a friend who lost her 16 year old dog, Princess, the other day. She is all by herself and lives a plane ride away from me. I’m worried about her as she is taking this loss so hard and says “unless you are an animal lover, people don’t understand. Any thoughts on what to say/do for her? I’ve lost my dog and know her pain.
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You are a good friend to help her, Laurie. She needs to know there are others who truly undertsand the depth of her pain. Here are a few things you can do to help her:
1. Acknowledge her pain as real and deep. (which you’ve done, but keep doing)
2. Ask her what she is doing in memory of her beloved. Can she make a tribute box of favorite toys, blankets, photos?
3. Write to Princess telling her how she feels, and what she loves about their times together-fun, funny, loving and challenging times. She might also write what she thinks Princess would want her to know, as if written from Princess.
4. You can make a contribution in memory of Princess to a shelter.
5. Have your friend attend our group support meeting January 18th at 7PM Eastern The link is under “Events”.
6. Encourage her to light a candle and create a memorial to Princess in our caring community. She will find many kind people to lend her support.
Laurie, please let me know if this helps her, and how we might further support her.
I am sending you both my best wishes, and sympathy. Toni
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Toni Noel posted an update 2 years, 8 months ago
@shannon1574 Welcome to our caring community, Shannon. I am so sorry for your loss and invite you to tell us about Buddy Roo and your lives. And Shannon, how are you holding up? Okay (I hope), or not so good? Toni
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Toni Noel posted an update 2 years, 8 months ago
@hellooonurse Nyx. What a unique, and cool name. May we hear more about Nyx, Sabetha, and your lives together? We are here for you with sympathy and understanding. Toni
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Toni Noel posted an update 2 years, 8 months ago
@srmenshouse Steph, I am so sorry for your loss of Scouty. Will you tell us about Souty and your lives together? And how are you doing, Steph?💔Our monthly group meetings are listed under “Events” if you would like to join us to talk about Scouty and how you feel. Toni
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Toni Noel posted a new activity comment 2 years, 8 months ago
Barbara, Apache Princesss is fortunate that you are so sensitive and aware of her needs. She is telling you what she wants and you are providing that for her. That’s what we always aim to do, at any age or stage of our pets’ life, don’t you think? The hard part of loving is seeing the daily effects of aging, and we suffer the real, and imagined, process of that. You are giving her what she has always wanted – love and care, and I hope you will share her status, and yours, with us as we move along this path. We are here with you, and for you, Barbara. 💕Toni -
Maureen posted a new activity comment 2 years, 8 months ago
I’m sorry your Apache Princess is having a rough time. I think she would just want cuddles and kisses for Christmas because I’m sure she has received many gifts from you in her 16 years ❤️
Just love on her and enjoy her. I hope she gets to feeling better. Hugs to you. -
Maureen posted a new activity comment 2 years, 8 months ago
Zelda, I am so sorry for your loss 💔 Sending you comforting hugs and wishing you peace. -
Maureen posted a new activity comment 2 years, 8 months ago
Stephan, I’m so sorry for your loss 💔 Peace be with you. -
Maureen posted a new activity comment 2 years, 8 months ago
I’m so sorry for your loss of Mojo 💔 I know how heartbroken you are and the holidays without our fur babies is so very hard. Sending you hugs and wishing you peace. 💔 -
Barbara Duke posted an update 2 years, 8 months ago
My senior girl, Apache Princess has had a rough two weeks, the weather, rain and then cold. Has taken tow on her arthritis and joints. She has taken her medications daily, but just hasn’t felt like stirring around much. She and I slept into 2024. I been catering to her a little more, letting her eat and drink lying in her bed. Her medications make her sleep. She napped Christmas Day she napped while cooked lying on her bed in the dining room/kitchen area so she could see and hear me. This was the first year since I adopted her at 11 years old, I’ve had trouble buying her Christmas. She doesn’t play a lot with her plushies but gets a burst of energy now and then to crab one and play with it. What do you buy a 16-year-old pup.
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I’m sorry your Apache Princess is having a rough time. I think she would just want cuddles and kisses for Christmas because I’m sure she has received many gifts from you in her 16 years ❤️
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Barbara, Apache Princesss is fortunate that you are so sensitive and aware of her needs. She is telling you what she wants and you are providing that for her. That’s what we always aim to do, at any age or stage of our pets’ life, don’t you think? The hard part of loving is seeing the daily effects of aging, and we suffer the real, and imagined, process of that. You are giving her what she has always wanted – love and care, and I hope you will share her status, and yours, with us as we move along this path. We are here with you, and for you, Barbara. 💕Toni
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Toni Noel posted a new activity comment 2 years, 8 months ago
Leona, I applaud you for making pre-arrangements and providing for your fur babies in advance. 🙌Too many people don’t think to do that. I wrote an article about this that is in our Library – Estate Planning for Pets: https://www.faithfulfriends.com/category/estate-planning-for-pets/
Please stay in touch and feel welcome to lend your support to others in our Community. Toni - Load More
