• Toni Noel posted a new activity comment 5 years, 11 months ago

    Cynthia, the pain subsides when it does…when my nine month old kitten, who never went out, decided to go out and was killed by a vehicle, the guilt I felt kept me from healing for a very long time. But, and I mean this, you and I didn’t do anything wrong. It’s hard to express, but it’s as if they made a decision and it went way wrong, but you and I didn’t do it to them. We would have thrown ourselves in front of the truck if we had the choice. We have a wonderful grief counselor available to you if that will help you. Please, let me know how we can support you, and if you want to speak with our counselor. I’m sending you a big hug. Toni
    • Toni Noel posted a new activity comment 5 years, 11 months ago

      Of course you are depressed, sad, heartsick…not regretful nor guilty…but how can we not be saddened? If you think it would help, we have a wonderful grief counselor available who really understands. Let me know.
      • If you need pet services in your area, the “Find Services” tab is a very helpful tool. There is a drop-down menu with a great list of services, and you just enter your zip code to find providers near you.

      • Toni Noel posted a new activity comment 5 years, 11 months ago

        That’s cute. Mine was named “Deanna” when I brought her home to care for her (then adopted her), and I never call her that – don’t want her remembering her previous life, I guess.
        • Toni Noel posted a new activity comment 5 years, 11 months ago

          Yes, they are gifts on loan to us. Adopting, especially a mature pet, is so kind and generous. Good for you. We want to also celebrate our pets who are still with us. You are welcome to post pictures, videos and stories here.
          • Toni Noel posted a new activity comment 5 years, 11 months ago

            How are doing today, Kim?
              • I’m doing ok… a bit depressed missing deeva alot
                  • Of course you are depressed, sad, heartsick…not regretful nor guilty…but how can we not be saddened? If you think it would help, we have a wonderful grief counselor available who really understands. Let me know.
                • @sarmoti Do you have holiday pictures with your pets?

                • @starr2669 I like that you are thankful each day. It’s so hard to lose our beloved pets, but we are still grateful for the time and love we shared.

                • Toni Noel posted a new activity comment 5 years, 11 months ago

                  Cute – why that? How are you, and they, doing? Did they grow up with her? What kind of pet was she -feline, canine, gorilla? No…not to make light of this, but I would love to see some pictures of Amy. Is there any way in which we can be supportive and helpful?
                  • Toni Noel posted a new activity comment 5 years, 11 months ago

                    Kim, Do you know how kind, generous and loving you are to have put Deeva above yourself? The most loving we can be is to do what’s best for them. My sister did the same kindness for her dog, I did it for my darling Squirt..and Tiger … and Cricket.. and Prince …they were all suffering and older. After any amount of time, it hurts. But, I think we, and they, know everything we do is in their best interest and for their best concerns.
                    Please stay in touch with us here. And if you think a conversation with a pet grief counsellor would be helpful, we have a wonderful resource available for you.Toni
                    • Toni Noel posted a new activity comment 5 years, 11 months ago

                      Ohhh… an empty room.. that’s painful. I feel the emptiness, too. I’m so sorry. But you know what? There is a good energy in there, isn’t there? I can sort of see it…
                      • Toni Noel posted a new activity comment 5 years, 11 months ago

                        That is a formal image, isn’t it? Professional? He is so gorgeous. I can sense his spirit from the photo. Wow – powerful. Thank you for sharing
                        • Toni Noel posted a new activity comment 5 years, 11 months ago

                          Kim. Yes, I understand more than completely – that’s why we are here. Since you carry her with you, would you find a Memory Vessel meaningful? It’s a piece of jewelry that has two compartments for cremated remains, fur, whatever physical memento that is important to you, along with a USB flash drive to store your photos and videos. Or, the beautiful, handmade and exquisite “Forever in Glass” pieces that Henry Duquette makes that incorporate cremated remains in pieces of hand blown glass? I’m not trying to “sell” you anything. But I know these are treasured keepsakes. I have them for my departed loved ones (including my mother and my cat, Squirt). You can find them on our site, or I can introduce you to the providers if you like. We just want to help.
                          • Toni Noel posted a new activity comment 5 years, 11 months ago

                            Oh boy…I know. Of course he was not “just a cat”. My sweetheart is a part of daily talks and events, sleeps with her fanny in my face, knows exactly what we’re talking about, and pretty much rules the house. My last cat, Squirt, actually spoke a little English. They are WAY more than cats, or dogs, or anything – they are living, energetic beings with whom we connect, relate, and love. I get it.
                            • @cocoslim Cassandra, hello. I wonder how Amy Aymond got that name. Can you tell us about that, and about her? What pet what she? Do you have pictures?

                              • My son’s were younger named her that.
                                  • Cute – why that? How are you, and they, doing? Did they grow up with her? What kind of pet was she -feline, canine, gorilla? No…not to make light of this, but I would love to see some pictures of Amy. Is there any way in which we can be supportive and helpful?
                                • Toni Noel posted a new activity comment 5 years, 11 months ago

                                  Robert – Yes, post your story here and we will share it. We are founded on the principle of being a safe place to seek and lend support. To share our stories, memories, good and great times, and hard, tough times. I want to read your words, feel your emotions. This is why we created Faithful Friends, and you are why we are here. We have all felt the pain (and the joys), and are here for one another. Thank you for sharing with us Robert.
                                  • @maxie Welcome Tena. We would love to know more about your pets.

                                  • Toni Noel posted a new activity comment 5 years, 11 months ago

                                    Do you have pictures of Maggie? I hope we can shutter all puppy mills.
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