• Toni Noel posted a new activity comment 4 years, 5 months ago

    Oh Jeri, we understand. It hasn’t been very long since Chloe passed, especially the way she did, which was so hard for you to see. I really understand because my girl has had two seizure-like events and it is absolutely terrifying. She has also become deaf (and blind). I almost let her go yesterday but she rallied. It’s touch and go, and like it was for you with Chloe, it’s heartbreaking. So Jeri, let yourself grieve, and share your feelings with us. We’re here for you. And, I hope Sophie and Daisy bring you great joy and love. Stay in touch. Toni
    • Toni Noel posted a new activity comment 4 years, 5 months ago

      It is so hard, Steve, and I too am so very sad and sorry for your parting from Molly. In our heads we know one thing, but our hearts scream out another. Six months is not very long to grieve. In fact, there is no timeline for that. I think being kind to ourselves, not second-guessing or laying on a guilt trip is helpful. Molly knew you loved her, and of course you miss her deeply. In our shop you can find “Griffin’s Heart” – a journal/book you might find helpful. https://www.faithfulfriends.com/shop/griffins-heart-pet-loss-book/
      Most of all, know we are here for, and with you, with sympathy and understanding. {{HUG}} Toni
      • Toni Noel posted an update 4 years, 5 months ago

        I don\’t want to bring everybody down but I almost gave my angel her wings today. Her 18th birthday is March 13. She has been on meds for blood pressure, thyroid, internal inflammatory disease, and you may have seen this photo of catupuncture for her kidneys. She is now blind and deaf. But….she\’s been doing well. However, last night she had her second frightening event in two months where she was either choking or having a seizure. I took her to the doctor today. It seems likely it\’s a neurological condition. She continues to lose weight. It\’s time to give her a final gift of peace and relief, and today I was ready (as one can be) and then she started meowing and seemed engaged and I just couldn\’t take that path. I am trying to do only what\’s best for her – it\’s not about me. We\’re home together for tonight. Heartbreaking……..
      • Toni Noel posted an update 4 years, 5 months ago

        It\’s \”Two\’sday\” – 2/22/2022. Do you have two pets? If so, share some photos with us!
      • Toni Noel posted a new activity comment 4 years, 5 months ago

        Susan, I’ve been stewing on this and wonder: are yams or sweet potatoes good for dogs? I know pumpkin is, and I think yams may be. Do you know?
        • Toni Noel posted an update 4 years, 5 months ago

          @zetter Hi Lizzette. I am sorry for your loss of Max. Are you doing okay? Please tell us about Max, and share photos if you like. While we’re sorry to hear about Max, we are glad to have you in our caring community.

        • Toni Noel posted an update 4 years, 5 months ago

          @princess01 Hi Jessica. Welcome to our caring community of pet lovers. What kind of pets do you have? May hear about them, see some pictures?

        • Toni Noel posted a new activity comment 4 years, 5 months ago

          D’Etta, I am thinking of you today. Toni
          • Toni Noel posted an update 4 years, 6 months ago

            @stevenkloos Hi Steven, and welcome to our caring community of pet lovers. You are so kind to care for so many animals, and I am sorry for your losses. If you would like to share stories about your lived together, and share some photos, we would love to hear. Please invite your sister-in-law to create a memorial for Penny if she likes. It can be healing to remember her that way. I look forward to hearing from you, and wish you all well. Toni

          • Toni Noel posted a new activity comment 4 years, 6 months ago

            It’s so hard when we don’t know what happened to them. I like to think my Chivo (who went out one night and never returned) was cat-napped. I checked all the shelters and hospitals and drove the streets looking and calling for her. I’m sure you did the same for Teddy. It hurts, and maybe more because you don’t know. I am very, very sorry, D’Etta and hope you will let us know how you are coming along. {{HUG}}
            • Toni Noel posted a new activity comment 4 years, 6 months ago

              You are so sweet, Dana ๐Ÿ™‚
              • Toni Noel posted a new activity comment 4 years, 6 months ago

                Dana, I’ll answer your question first: Click your name and your entire thread will come up. You can click anyone’s name to do that. You can Search by pet or human name in the Search bar at the upper right of this page to find someone.
                More from me later ๐Ÿ™‚
                • Toni Noel posted a new activity comment 4 years, 6 months ago

                  Oh Jessica, yes! We are building a Community of people who care, to share joys and sorrows, and to share understanding, sympathy and encouragement with others. I encourage everyone to read through the posts and when one touches you, to respond. It truly means so much, to help others which can also help US by knowing we are not alone. Thank you Jessica, for being a lovely, loving part of our community. Toni
                  • Toni Noel posted a new activity comment 4 years, 6 months ago

                    Dana, I had to take a day or so to reply to your absolutely moving, heartfelt, loving tribute to Ladiebug. You have a talent for story sharing that is touching and inspirational. There is always pain in parting, but knowing Ladiebug was ready to find peace and relief was a gift back to you, do you think, for the kindness, caring and love you shared. I hope you find it comforting to share with us – we find comfort in knowing others in our community understand and truly care for one another. If you like, your tribute can be part of a lasting Memorial for Ladiebug: https://www.faithfulfriends.com/memorials/
                    It’s also so very thoughtful of you Dana, to reach out to others with your kind and caring words of encouragement and sympathy. I am glad you are friend of Faithful Friends, and look forward to hearing more from you, and about Grunt-Grunt :-). {{BIG HUGS}}. Toni
                    • Toni Noel posted a new activity comment 4 years, 6 months ago

                      Tani, we ARE getting your posts. I’m going to email you privately to figure out what’s happening. Toni
                      • Toni Noel posted a new activity comment 4 years, 6 months ago

                        Hi Compere. How is your kitty search? If you want to find a shelter or rescue in your area, go to the “Find Services” tab at the top of our website and enter your area. Click the drop-down menu to find a shelter or rescue. Let us know how you are doing. Toni
                        • Toni Noel posted a new activity comment 4 years, 6 months ago

                          That face! And how true…
                          • Toni Noel posted a new activity comment 4 years, 6 months ago

                            When you are ready, yes absolutely opening your heart and home to another is a wonderful and healing thing to do. Do tell us when you do, and share some pictures and stories, Compere.
                            • Toni Noel posted a new activity comment 4 years, 6 months ago

                              Oh, what a lovely, and loving, story, T. So heartfully written and expressive. In the book “The Traveling Cat Chronicles” (I highly recommend it to every pet lover), the cat tells us animals have their “Person”. Meesha had you as her Person. Makes sense that just as we have special relationships with animals, they have with us, doesn’t it? And your ongoing work with, and for, other animals is so kind, caring and generous of you. Thank you for sharing this with us
                              • Toni Noel posted an update 4 years, 6 months ago

                                Did you know?? You can “Search” for a pet or person by name in our Search bar on the upper right side? And, you can click on a persons name to read all of their posts? It’s so very helpful to hear from others in our Community, lending support, sympathy, encouragement, and of course – smiles and laughs, too!

                                • I’m having trouble doing this, I’ve been wanting to re-read my earlier posts, but am unable to do so. Am I doing something wrong? Or are they too old? Toni please help if you can. Thanks.
                                  • You can see all of your posts by going to your profile (click your name) or click the person w/ gear icon at the top right of the page if you’re on a computer
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