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Toni Noel posted a new activity comment 3 years, 1 month ago
Good luck with the job hunting. Any special field in which you are looking? Maybe someone here has ideas. June was a real darling and I can really relate to how deep your relationship was after so many years. I had my Squirt for 19 years. We met when I was 23 and she died when I was 42. We went through many life events together and she was my best friend. It is terribly hard to say goodbye but boy, what a joy to share so many years together. I found a stuffed toy helped me get through the night after each of my losses. Perhaps you can find something like that. And yes, please do join our group if you can. It’s very kind, understanding and helpful. I am sending you a {BIG HUG}. Toni -
Toni Noel posted a new activity comment 3 years, 1 month ago
Twenty – how special for you both to share a life of love.And how very difficult it is having empty places in your home, and your heart. I am so very sorry, Christina. I find it odd and sad to walk into my house and not have my little darling come running to greet (or yell at) me. I really do use my “ruler” exercise as a way of rethinking: Each inch = 1 year. You and June had 20 “inches” of joy and love, fun and funny times, and just a short bit at the end that was not so good. Now you are adjusting as best you can to a totally new way of living in a completely changed home. It’s hard. I am so glad to have you share with us and hope you’ll join our group meeting July 20th. Links are under “Events”. Until then, please keep us posted and know we are here for you. {{Toni}} -
Toni Noel posted a new activity comment 3 years, 1 month ago
Lisa, how sad Baby was so young. Any age is too young, but at least with older pets (and people) we know they had a long run. I hope you are speaking with your professionals about this – they may be able to help you in ways we cannot. What we CAN do is let you know you are among friends who sympathize and support you. Toni -
Toni Noel posted a new activity comment 3 years, 1 month ago
Maureen, you are always welcome here. Your kind, caring support of others means so much, and I hope you find some level of comfort knowing our community is here for you. {{💔}}.Toni -
Toni Noel posted a new activity comment 3 years, 1 month ago
Baby was so teeny and adorable, Lisa. I have tears with you, looking at her picture. How old was she? How long were you together? How did you meet? I really want to get to know her, and about your lives together if you’ll share that with us. Do you have people or pets around you to help you through this? I found a stuffed animal I could hold helped me. We are here for and with you, Lisa. We get it and I hope you join our group meeting July 20th to share more. (Links to the meetings are under “Events” on the right side of this page). Sending you a {BIG HUG}. Toni -
Toni Noel posted an update 3 years, 1 month ago
@mickiesmom Hi Karla. I am so sorry for your parting from Micki. Are you okay? Not so good? We’re her for you. Tell us about Micki – what kind of pet, how you met, how long you were together .. anythng you’d like to share. We love to see photos, too, if you like.
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Toni Noel posted an update 3 years, 1 month ago
For many of us this 4th of July was the first without our beloved companions. We didn’t have to worry about the fireworks noise, and soothing them. On the good side – they didn’t have to be scared by it all. I just got home from a quick trip (the first in a loooong time since I wouldn’t leave my babies at home without me), and it’s weird coming in knowing no one is here to greet me. 🙁 I still find toys and little by little am putting, or giving, them away. I’m not crying, I am just missing them. In some ways it’s easier not having a pet to care for, and I know one day I will open my home and heart to another, probably several. Until then, I am finding joy with my memories, alongside the bits of sorrow that linger. Overall, I am just so darn happy to have had them in my life and that they had a loving home with me. I am touched by every post here, and I read every one. The support, encouragement and kindness in our Community is overwhelming and I am sincerely grateful we are all here. With {{BIG HUGS}} to ALL. Toni
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Toni, first 4th without babies, I always had something to greet me when I came home. I miss that, don’t you? Blessings to you. You made an animal feel important. Here’s to making you feel important. With hopes you will love again.
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Toni Noel posted an update 3 years, 1 month ago
Geez .. these fireworks are driving me nuts…imagine what they’re doing to our pets with their superior hearing and smell? PLEASE pay special attention to, and comfort your babies through this holiday. 💕
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Toni Noel posted an update 3 years, 1 month ago
Please feel welcome to post a lasting memorial to your beloved here:
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Toni Noel posted an update 3 years, 1 month ago
@daker Hello and welcome, Diana. What kind of pet was Abby? May we see some photos and hear about her? I am sorry for your parting from Abby and hope you are doing okay – are you? Toni
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abby was a dachshund
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Toni Noel posted an update 3 years, 1 month ago
@kaylahalle Hi Bonnie. I am sorry to hear about Kayla and hope you will tell us about her and your life together. Please share some photos of Kayla if you like. Are you doing okay? Not so good? we’re here for you, Bonnie. Toni
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So sorry for your loss of Kayla 😞 💔
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Toni Noel posted a new activity comment 3 years, 1 month ago
What a wonderful, charming and touching story, Constance. Thank you very much for sharing with us, and please know you are very welcome to continue to do so. I had to chuckle at your creative sweater making, and sleeping in the fuzzy slipper.🤗. Is it typical for tiny dogs to be hypoglycemic, or that breed? That’s tough to manage and you did a great job caring for darling little Gizmo. I am so sorry for your loss, and hope you find more smiles than tears with your lovely, loving and fun memories. Please join us Thursday July 19th for our group meeting. I’d love to meet you. Toni -
Toni Noel posted an update 3 years, 1 month ago
@constancem Hi Constance. Welcome to our caring community. Please tell us about your life with, is it Gizmo?
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My lil tiny baby, Gizmo the Gremlin was my everything, my reason for living, my heart! I had NEVER had a tea-cup version of any dog before, and he was so small that he seemed to not be “real”. At 8 weeks he weighed 10 oz, and an entire meal was 7 pieces of puppy food! He was like having a stuffed animal toy that came to life! He was so fiesty & happy & loved to cuddle and be babied. He would climb into my fuzzy slipper to take his naps and several times we thought he was lost because he was so small that we literally couldn’t find him, so we got a kitty collar with bells to keep up with him! He finally got to his adult weight of a whoppibg 2.2 lbs & 6 inches tall! He went everywhere that I went, as he was my ESA, & he had hypoglycemia so I couldn’t leave him alone. Unfortunately, at age 10, he was sick with a upper respiratory infection and was not eating well. He had a bad seizure that he had when he was hypoglycemic and I was in the bathtub. When I got out he had passed away from his illness. Im beyond devestated still…
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Toni Noel posted a new activity comment 3 years, 1 month ago
Oh Ines, what a spectacular face your darling Hope had. I am just so very sorry for your loss. How did you meet? How long were you together? Please tell us more about the life and love you shared with Hope. And Ines, please join us for our July 20th group meeting to share more. -
Toni Noel posted an update 3 years, 1 month ago
Please, please…take steps to pTonirotect and comfort your pets this firework season. Keep them in a quiet room, speak soothingly to them, distract them with favorite toys and games. And if it’s hot, keep them cool and well watered. Toni
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Romeo was terrified of fireworks and I had to sedate him. This is the first 4th of July without him. He doesn’t have to be afraid anymore. 😞 💔
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Hi Maureen, I never had to sedate Lulu, but it is the first
4th of July without her. I sure do miss her quirky little ways. So how are you doing? I hope things are a little brighter on this July 5th. I’m thinking of you. Take care brony
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Toni Noel posted a new activity comment 3 years, 1 month ago
Tana, I am glad Zoey has a lovely resting place with you. Of course you cried. How could you not? You will always love Zoey, treasure your times together, and I hope, and think, you will find yourselves smiling with gratitude and joy over time. Thank you for sharing this with us. Please feel welcome to share your own sympathy and understanding with others here. Toni -
Toni Noel posted a new activity comment 3 years, 1 month ago
Aine, I am so sorry for your parting from beautiful Sunshine. We have special bonds with special pets and yours is strong and to be treasured. I hope you are finding joy with your memories of the many fun, funny and loving times you and Sunshine shared. Our pets are only “on loan” to us, never for long enough. Please feel wlecome to share more photos, stories about Sunshine, join our monthly group meeting (listed under “Events”) and create a lasting memorial to Sunshine ( https://www.faithfulfriends.com/memorials/ ). We’re here for, and with, you. Toni -
Toni Noel posted a new activity comment 3 years, 1 month ago
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Toni Noel posted a new activity comment 3 years, 1 month ago
Rika, I am so very sorry. How long has it been? Will you tell us about Daisy and your lives together? Here is a {HUG} for you. Toni -
Toni Noel posted a new activity comment 3 years, 1 month ago
Randy, It is good to hear from you no matter what amount of time passes. I think of you and Remzo and hope you’ll send some more pictures of him. We’d love to see him now. You say it perfectly – the empty sadness. It’s not the acute pain of parting, but a lingering ache that comes when we think of their end of life. It sounds as if you are also able to recall the happy and fun times with Ranger and Axel, and that’s a good way to honor them. You and/or your wife are always welcome to join our monthly group meeting the third Thursday of each month. The links are under “Events”. I look forward to hearing more from you, especially if you open your home and hearts to anothet lucky pup! Sending you my best wishes, and hoping to see more of Renzo. Toni - Load More
