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Toni Noel posted a new activity comment 4 years, 2 months ago

I’m so glad to hear that, Carmelina. Giving a kitten a loving home will do you both good. I had Boots for a few months and he really got me through losing my girl. (Now I worry and miss HIM every day, hoping his mom is taking good care of him). Bring your kitten to the Group meeting! We’d love to meet and coo all over it 🙂

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Toni Noel posted a new activity comment 4 years, 2 months ago

Linda, I am so sorry. What a charming photo, and sentiment. I know how deeply the pain of parting hurts and that even if Lexi was ready for relief and release, you feel her absence. Please tell us more about your lives together. And share some more photos. Let us know how you are doing, and join our Group meeting on Zoom July 21st at 8 PM Eastern if you like. Oh! You can also post a lasting memorial tribute to Lexi here: https://www.faithfulfriends.com/memorials/

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Toni Noel posted an update 4 years, 2 months ago

@carmie Carmelina, I think of you often and always with care. How are you healing up now? I hope you’ll join us again in the Group meeting to catch up. Here is another {{HUG}} for you, dear…. Toni

Carmelina replied 4 years, 2 months ago
Hi Toni. I’m feeling better and am considering adopting a kitten in the near future… thank you for thinking of me! I will try my best to be at the next group meeting. Thank you. Hope you are doing well!
Carmelina
Toni Noel replied 4 years, 2 months ago
I’m so glad to hear that, Carmelina. Giving a kitten a loving home will do you both good. I had Boots for a few months and he really got me through losing my girl. (Now I worry and miss HIM every day, hoping his mom is taking good care of him). Bring your kitten to the Group meeting! We’d love to meet and coo all over it 🙂
Carmelina replied 4 years, 1 month ago
Hi Toni. I haven’t adopted yet. I have my eye on a few kittens but bringing myself to actually go through with bringing one home is another story. Yes, our pets get us through many things in life, but getting through losing them is the hard part. I’ll keep you posted. Hope all is well with you!
Toni Noel replied 4 years, 1 month ago
Carmelina, do not do anything for which you are not ready. It’s a big thing to bring another into your home and heart and there’s no telling when you may be ready again. I had Boots for a few months after my BG died and he really helped me recover from that (I still miss her terribly and grieve, but with joy and less pain for sure), but Boots went back to his lady and I am not ready for another relationship now either. I know someone who lost her beloved dog over twenty years ago and is just now opening herself to another loving pet relationship. I feel bad for her that the fear of loss denied her the many joys of pet partnering for all these years, but I certainly understand, and it is totally up to us when, or if, we can share again. So my dear friend, we support you in every way and remain here for you to share with us as you move forward. If you can join us tomorrow, great! But if not, know we’ll be thinking of you. We won’t meet in August so let’s plan on an August group get together. Here’s another {{HUG}} for you, Carmelina :-). Toni
OH! Maybe you will find comfort sharing your own kind understanding and support with others here in our community who are hurting. Just scroll through and post your caring thoughts if you like.
Toni Noel replied 4 years, 1 month ago
Ooops….Let’s plan for a September meeting …. we are meeting tonight, July 21st.
Suzanne replied 4 years, 1 month ago
Hi Carmelita,
We met at the June Zoom meeting. Just wanted you to know I’m thinking of you and the others who have had to say good bye to a beloved pet. I pray regularly for all animals to have a peaceful pain free death surrounded by those they love and for all mourning the loss of a beloved pet.
Carmelina replied 4 years, 1 month ago
Hi Toni and Suzanne. I apologize for not writing back sooner. Thank you for thinking of me and for your prayers. I still miss my Milo terribly but getting better. I think about adopting another all the time and visited with a couple of cats I was interested in on Saturday. One had a bit of a cold and of course, it frightened me. The thought of bringing a kitty home and having to medicate brings me back to those days I’d rather put out of my mind. The other kitty was very friendly and rubbed up against my leg. Did he pick me? When I’m spending time with cats, all the love I have pours out of me and I enjoy interacting and playing with them. In fact, the volunteer even commented that whoever I choose to adopt will be a very fortunate kitty. It’s when I’m by myself that all my fears take over about losing again and going through the pain again that I shy away from bringing another cat into my home. I’m constantly going back and forth… I want, I don’t want. I have considered adopting one of the kitties I saw last weekend. He’s beautiful! He’s a gray tuxedo with the most beautiful golden eyes. Will I go through with it? Stay tuned… : ) Thank you again for all the kind support and prayers. Sending prayers to you both, Toni and Suzanne. God bless you!
Toni Noel replied 4 years, 1 month ago
Of course you will!! Pick up those feet and go get him, Carmelina. I was absolutely bereft when my Beauty Girl passed – the pain, the emptiness, the litter box and dishes and her beds gone…and then Boots came into my life and I understood how BG and Milo, and frankly each of us would only wish for more love to come around after we’re gone, too. Yep, one day you’ll part again but what a delight to have the time together. All kitties are going to die. All people are going to die. Even rocks erode over time. Don’t let the fear of loss overtake your joy of living, and sharing with a kitty who needs your loving and happy home. If I hadn’t experienced it myself, I wouldn’t be so bold, but I really hope you will open your doors – to your home, and your heart, and share again. That said, it has to be when you’re ready, but it sounds like you are. I love that you are so kind. Let us know what you decide. And send a special {HUG} to Suzanne who is mourning, too. Toni

Toni Noel posted an update 4 years, 2 months ago

@grome Hello Gaye, and welcome to our caring community. Please tell us about your pet and share pictures if you like. Are you doing okay? I hope so.

Toni Noel posted a new activity comment 4 years, 2 months ago

Oh gawd, April, that’s awful. What a shock for you but in a way, good for Maddy that she didn’t have a long-suffering battle. Oh boy-you must be in deep pain and I am so sorry. Yes, of course you did what was best for Maddy, but it still hurts terribly, doesn’t it? Please, tell us more about her and your lives together. How you met, what she enjoyed…just whatever you would like to share when you feel like it. We are all here for you with understanding and care. I’m sending you a heartfelt {{HUG}} Toni

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Toni Noel posted a new activity comment 4 years, 2 months ago

Oh my goodness, what a darling. I am so, so sorry and know, even if it was the best for Trinity, your pain is deep and hurts like hell. It takes time to find smiles before tears with your memories, and you will, but it still hurts. Will you tell us about Trinity and your lives together? We’re here for you. {{HUGS}} Toni

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Toni Noel posted an update 4 years, 2 months ago

Our next Group meeting will be Thursday July 21st at 8 PM Eastern (5 PM Pacific). a link will be in this month’s Newsletter, too:
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Toni Noel posted an update 4 years, 2 months ago

@snakes2 Hello Jennifer. Welcome to our caring community. Will you tell us about Myrtal (is that spelling correct?). We would love to see some pictures, and hear about your lives together. Are you doing okay? Toni

Toni Noel posted a new activity comment 4 years, 2 months ago

Oh Tony, I am so sorry. Rosco sure was a cutie. How old was he? Anniversaries are tough – they bring up all kinds of memories and strong feelings. It hasn’t been very long since you parted and I hope you find your good memories outweigh your sorrow. We’d love to hear more about Rosco when you’re ready. Let us know how you are doing. Sending you a {{HUG}}

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Toni Noel posted a new activity comment 4 years, 2 months ago

Hey Cathy – so many cats, so little time …. it’s understandable you got confused :-). I am sorry you haven’t had good vet experiences. Mine have been wonderful. Indoor cats can get rabies if a bat or squirrel or someone similar gets into your home, but you are covered for awhile now. Many cats do prefer being the sole “Ruler” of the house (that’s what they are, we all know) and it’s good to hear you are both doing better. HOT!!…yes, and I am distressed when I see people walking pets on hot pavement. It can burn and blister their little pads so it’s good to stay inside. Keep us posted on how things are going with you, and stay cool….

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Toni Noel posted a new activity comment 4 years, 2 months ago

Hi Compere. I know it’s one year since you parted from Kee. It’s hard, these anniversaries, and I hope you are doing ok, remembering the wonderful times and love you shared. We’re thinking of you. Toni

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Toni Noel posted a new activity comment 4 years, 2 months ago

Wonderful information about mushrooms, Alden. Do you have pets to share with us?

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Toni Noel posted an update 4 years, 2 months ago

Thank you to those who joined our group meeting this week. It was nice to see and hear from you. I hope you got as much as I did from the time. One thing I learned is how kind and caring our community is, and how much knowledge there is to be shared. I look forward to hearing from you here, and to visiting again next month. {{HUGS}} all around :-). Toni

Toni Noel posted a new activity comment 4 years, 2 months ago

I will always miss every pet I’ve been privileged to love. Funny, I don’t seem to miss that many people who’ve come and gone, but I will always carry wonderful memories of my beloved faithful friends. I hope your thoughts of Snowball warm you and lift your spirits. There will always be something that brings a tear, but eventually smiles will replace those. If you’d like, please share some photos that make you happy.

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Toni Noel posted a new activity comment 4 years, 2 months ago

We’ve missed you and Dixie, Chuck. Is Dixie still with you? Oh my dawg….Asia is too cute. Is she a baby? How big (small) is she? Can’t wait to see their summer nail polish choices :-). Bring the girls to our group meeting on Zoom this Thursday. We’ll send an email with the link. So happy to meet Asia. And to hear from you again.

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Toni Noel posted a new activity comment 4 years, 2 months ago

That is the BEST news, Dianne 🙂
Whew, what a relief – we are so happy for you both. I hope you join our group meeting on Zoom this Thursday, June 23rd at 8PM Eastern. We’ll send an email that morning with the link. Thank you for letting us share in your great news. {{HUGS}} to you both!

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Toni Noel posted a new activity comment 4 years, 2 months ago

I know, Stephanie. I miss my girl, too. But I smile now thinking of our times together (still have some tears, too). Let us know how you are doing, and join us on Zoom Thursday if you like. Toni

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Toni Noel posted an update 4 years, 2 months ago

THURSDAY JUNE 23rd at 8PM Eastern
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Toni Noel posted a new activity comment 4 years, 2 months ago

Chris, your posts are charming and touching. Thank you for caring and sharing. I am so very sorry for your parting from Baxterboo. It hurts deep within and it takes time to find smiles before your tears. I said goodbye to my Beauty Girl in February and, even though she was truly ready to go, and it hurts at a cellular level, I am able now to recall fun and funny and sweet memories without collapsing in grief. I hope you find that soon, but it hasn’t been very long for you. Do you have other pets with you? I took care of a friends’ cat and that really helped. Please Chris, share your feelings and anything more with us – we’re here for, and with, you. {{HUG}} Toni

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Toni Noel posted an update 4 years, 3 months ago

We’ve had several submissions to join a Group meeting on Zoom. Before we schedule that, here is the link to the form where you can indicate your preferred time.
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