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    Lori posted an update 2 years, 11 months ago

    Losing Murphy destroyed me! It will be 4 years in November 2023. He was a rescue and 3 months after I lost him he sent my chi boy Valentino to me via the rescue society I got him from. Valentino helped heal a badly busted heart and Murphy is in my thoughts at least once every day.
    Thank you for being understanding how much our beloved furkids mean to us.

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      Cody replied 2 years, 11 months ago
      Thinking of you, Lori <3
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        Toni Noel replied 2 years, 11 months ago
        I would never recommend someone open their heart and home again until they are ready, but I think the universe has other plans sometimes. Ten days after my BG died and I was still very much in the depths of grief, Boots came into my life and turned me around. His youth, energy (and I mean HIGH energy), sweetness, curiosity, willingness to learn, and desire to play – just the vibrancy of life – made me realize that BG had her time and now it was time for another love. Like you, Lori. I think of my darling, beloved BG every day and somtimes cry, but Boots gave me the kick I needed even though I thought I wasn’t ready. Boots has gone back to his mother and I am ready to begin fostering again.
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          Lori replied 2 years, 11 months ago
          When I lost my first buddy, Henry in 1999, it took me 15 years to let Murphy into my heart. I also had another dog, Chiquita, but she and I just never really bonded.
          When I lost Murphy, he sent the message to adopt again and I wasn’t sure but Valentino has,as I said, helped immensely with my healing. Yes, the universe somehow knows when to send a healing soul and when to leave well enough alone. Strange isn’t it how things work.
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            Toni Noel replied 2 years, 11 months ago
            Yes, I agree. When we force things – anything – it doesn’t seem to work out. “Waiting will fill”. I was trying to connect with a foster about 30 miles from me who has mama cats and kittens to adopt but we just couldn’t seem to connect. That was my sign that it wasn’t right, and is what encouraged me to go back to fostering with our local shelter. And, just as with humans, there are some with whom we have a deep, strong bond. So love your little Valentino and enjoy these times together. Just as no one will ever replace you, no one will replace Henry or Murphy. But our hearts are expansive and can make room for more love. Thank you for sharing with us, Lori. I hope you’ll continue to do so. {{HUGS}} Toni