• Toni Noel posted a new activity comment 4 years, 3 months ago

    Suzanne, how are you doing now? I was, and am still, so very touched by your beautiful Spirit. She and my beloved Beauty Girl looked so much alike (you can read her memorial here: https://www.faithfulfriends.com/memorials/beauty-girl/ ). I have a canvas picture of her I pet and kiss every day, and while I am glad for her to be at peace, as you are for Spirit, I know how much you miss her. Please, keep us posted about how you, and your other faithful friends are doing. {{HUGS}} Toni
    • Toni Noel posted a new activity comment 4 years, 3 months ago

      Kristie, what a sweet, touching picture. It carries a lot of sentiment. Please tell us about your darling. Are you doing okay? Toni
      • Toni Noel posted a new activity comment 4 years, 3 months ago

        Oh Suzanne, I can’t see the keyboard because I’m crying so hard reading this. I’ll be back with you tomorrow. But please know how you have touched me with your loving story. I am so sorry. Toni
        • Toni Noel posted an update 4 years, 3 months ago

          @hrogers77 Heather, I am so sorry for your loss of Max. Will you tell us about him, share some photos with us? How are you holding up, Heather?

        • Toni Noel posted a new activity comment 4 years, 3 months ago

          Ann, holidays and anniversaries are tough. They trigger tons of memories and strong emotions that run deep. I find that trying to ignore those feelings just crams them up inside, so please let them flow. It’s exhausting and hurts, but also makes room for happy memories to be released. I call it “unleash the grief”. It may help you to create a lasting memorial for Gracie, which you can do here: https://www.faithfulfriends.com/memorials/
          Gracie was fortunate to have you love her so much. She isn’t suffering any more, and would want you to be happy for the wonderful lives you were lucky to share. You’d want the same for her.
          Please let us know how you are on the anniversary day, Ann. I’ll be thinking of you. Toni
          • Toni Noel posted a new activity comment 4 years, 3 months ago

            Sharon, it wouldn’t matter what day you gave Brody-Roe peace and comfort, releasing him from his suffering – it’s hard not to feel some level of guilt. Please know you acted in his best interest, not your own. We’d keep them with us forever if we could, but they are only “on loan” to us. You acted out of love and that’s what is important. It’s impossible not to miss our beloved friends – the house is emptier and quiet…… it’s hard. I hope you celebrate the times you both shared and enjoyed, and that your good memories outweigh the sadness you feel. I am sending a big Good Boy Brody! And a sincere {{hug}} for you, Sharon. Please let us know how you are doing. And, share some pictures with us – that’s a great way to memorialize Brody. We’re here for you.
            • Toni Noel posted a new activity comment 4 years, 3 months ago

              Whew! This is Fabulous :-)…well, not the crate and tube and staples, but she can do it for a week. Hopefully the meds are making her sleepy so she doesn’t mind too much. And Dianne, Thank You for being such a kind, caring member of our community. HUGS to you Both!
              • Toni Noel posted an update 4 years, 3 months ago

                @rachelpaul7icloud-com Oh Rachel, I am so, so sorry for your parting from Lucy. I recently said goodbye to my beloved girl, and truly am so sorry, and know the depth of pain … please tell us about your lives together, and share some pictures if you like. We are here for you…. Toni

              • Toni Noel posted a new activity comment 4 years, 3 months ago

                Annette, What a charming photo. Please, will you tell us more? How are you doing? Toni
                • Toni Noel posted a new activity comment 4 years, 3 months ago

                  Oh, Dianne, I have been waiting all day to hear this wonderful news! THANK YOU for sharing and we are al SO HAPPY! I know you will give Princess comfort and love, and am so relieved, as are you …. my very Best Wishes to you both. Touch base each day and let us know how she, and you, are doing.
                  • Toni Noel posted a new activity comment 4 years, 3 months ago

                    Dianne, I am hopeful that Princess will get fixed up and after you help her recover, will be back to herself. We’ll be waiting to hear from you, and you both will be in our thoughts tomorrow. {{HUGS}} Toni
                    • Toni Noel posted a new activity comment 4 years, 3 months ago

                      Glenda, are you feeling a bit better? How is Kissinger doing now? You don’t have to anticipate the future of your “cat life” right now. I certainly understand not wanting to go through the terrible pain of loss, and at some point as we age, we have to decide if it’s fair to a pet for us to bring them into our homes. You’ll see how you feel when the time comes, which I hope is a long time from now. Let us know how you all are doing. Here’s a {{HUG}} for you all. Toni
                      • Toni Noel posted an update 4 years, 3 months ago

                        @pollydowns Hello Polly, and welcome to our caring community. Please tell us about your pet, and let us know how you are doing.

                      • Toni Noel posted a new activity comment 4 years, 3 months ago

                        Oh my dawg, Dianne, how wonderful. I have been thinking of you both all day and am just delighted for you. Do keep us posted. ๐Ÿ™‚
                        • Toni Noel posted a new activity comment 4 years, 3 months ago

                          If it’s what is best for her, keep that top of mind. It doesn’t matter when you have to part, it’s going to hurt you, no matter how much time you get to have together. But if she is suffering and facing declining health, becoming more uncomfortable and being unhappy just going through what she is, it’s the supreme kindness, unselfish gift you can give her. It hurts from deep, deep within, but it hurts everyday you see her suffer, too. This way, she will pass in peace. You can know you acted only in her best interest, not your own, because we would keep them forever if we could. This is why I shared what helped me after saying goodbye to Beauty Girl (petting and sleeping with a stuffed toy, having a picture of her made, donating her food and things to the shelter), and why our community is here to share their experiences and moving through the terrible emptiness and grief. Dianne, you WILL find the pain easing, and you will have times when the tears and pain flood over and through you. But, please try to think of the great life, love and joy you shared. She could have lived on the streets and had a horrible life, but you gave her all you could and I hope you will think kindly of yourself. Now, you let us know what the vet says, and if you do say goodbye, clip a little fur to save- I did that and am glad to have a bit of my beloved with me. We are all here for you. {{HUG}}
                          • Toni Noel posted a new activity comment 4 years, 3 months ago

                            Oh Cathy. I never knew her and I am so very saddened, I know you and Milo are just destroyed. You will move through this together, and that’s the good part – you have each other. Please stay with us and let us know anything you want to share. Her is a HUGE {{HUG}} for you both. Toni
                            • Toni Noel posted an update 4 years, 3 months ago

                              @valleybandit56 Randy, did you see Tay’s post about a toy Renzo may not be able to destroy? Check out today’s post here in the Community ๐Ÿ™‚ Toni

                            • Toni Noel posted a new activity comment 4 years, 3 months ago

                              Aha! Isn’t it Renzo who needs a toy he can’t destroy? Thank you for sharing this good to know information, Tay ๐Ÿ™‚
                              • Toni Noel posted a new activity comment 4 years, 3 months ago

                                We’re here for you both, Dianne.
                                • Toni Noel posted an update 4 years, 3 months ago

                                  @elliot Hello Tracy, and welcome to our caring community. I am so sorry for your parting from Elliot. Please tell us about him, and show us some photos. And, let us know how you are doing, Tracy.

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