• Toni Noel posted an update 5 years, 1 month ago

    October is Black Cat Awareness month – a chance to love a cat of any color is not to be missed. Celebrate October 27th (Black Cat Awareness Day) with us by sharing photos of your black (or otherwise) kitties!! Here are photos of my girl :-)..
  • Toni Noel posted a new activity comment 5 years, 1 month ago

    Yes they are angels, for sure. I wrote a poem about that:
    We are all angels
    but now I have wings
    We play in the clouds
    and everyone sings
    So don’t be unhappy
    I’m always above
    To shelter and guide you
    And send you my Love
    • Toni Noel posted a new activity comment 5 years, 1 month ago

      Oh Brenda, that is so hard – knowing he was unwell and anticipating goodbye. Every day was fraught with tension and fear that he was suffering, I bet. It’s a form of “pre-grieving” and sometimes the final release seems like a good thing, but the pain of loss is very deep and it takes time to find smiles before tears with his memories. We certainly understand and are here for you to share with. How is his sister coping? Please share a HUG with her from me. Toni
      • Toni Noel posted a new activity comment 5 years, 1 month ago

        Hi Jane. Is this a case where no news is good news? I hope so.
        • Toni Noel posted an update 5 years, 1 month ago

          @lindakloos Hello Linda. I am sorry for your loss of Diante. That’s a beautiful name – does it have a special meaning? What kind of pet was Diante? May we see some pictures, and hear about your lives together? Are you doing okay, Linda?

        • Toni Noel posted a new activity comment 5 years, 1 month ago

          Lisa and Martha, We have a “Private” conversation section here in our Community if that is easier for you to share just between yourselves. It’s in the conversation box.
          • Toni Noel posted an update 5 years, 1 month ago

            @sweet1 Brenda, I am sorry for your loss of Winston. What an impressive name – makes one think of Churchill. What type of pet was Winston? How did you meet? How long were you together? May we see some photos? How are you doing, Brenda? Okay, or not so good?

            • Thank you for asking. He was a Yorkie, 12 years old. We have had him since he was six weeks old. He had cancer. It’s been pretty rough for both of us. We still have his sister. Again thank you for asking.
                • Oh Brenda, that is so hard – knowing he was unwell and anticipating goodbye. Every day was fraught with tension and fear that he was suffering, I bet. It’s a form of “pre-grieving” and sometimes the final release seems like a good thing, but the pain of loss is very deep and it takes time to find smiles before tears with his memories. We certainly understand and are here for you to share with. How is his sister coping? Please share a HUG with her from me. Toni
              • Toni Noel posted a new activity comment 5 years, 1 month ago

                I don’t know where you live, Lisa, but you can find a shelter or rescue in your area by using our “Find Services” tab (at the top of this page). There is a drop-down menu to click on. You simply enter your city, use the menu, and they will pop up, including addresses and phone numbers. Some shelters have funds to cover the cost of adoption. Or, you may want to Foster Care a doggie, usually at no cost to you, from a shelter. Let us know if we can further help you, and what happens if you reach out to a shelter.
                • Toni Noel posted a new activity comment 5 years, 1 month ago

                  Oh Lisa, how very sad and difficult for you. You are among many here who are widowed and/or live alone, who may have friends, or maybe not so many, and we all have deep, meaningful relationships with our beloved pets that fill us in ways no one else can. Nights are bad, and days can be, too. The smallest of things can set off strong emotions – a walk or glance down the pet food aisle, an ad on TV, seeing a toy or place they loved to be…. You are right to be grateful for the time and love we shared, and while we know intellectually it was so wonderful for them, too, emotionally it is devastating to say goodbye. Please keep us posted on how you are doing, and always feel welcome to share more pictures and stories with us.
                    • Right now I am trying to find a little dog or puppy that needs a good loving home I don’t have the money to get another little dog I have prayed that God will answer my prayers to help me get another little fur baby. I’m on a fixed income and I live alone I just need another one to love and fill this void of missing my 2 girls. Thank you for your kind words and understanding on how sad I feel right now I am devastated. Thank you 🙏💜
                        • I don’t know where you live, Lisa, but you can find a shelter or rescue in your area by using our “Find Services” tab (at the top of this page). There is a drop-down menu to click on. You simply enter your city, use the menu, and they will pop up, including addresses and phone numbers. Some shelters have funds to cover the cost of adoption. Or, you may want to Foster Care a doggie, usually at no cost to you, from a shelter. Let us know if we can further help you, and what happens if you reach out to a shelter.
                      • Toni Noel posted an update 5 years, 1 month ago

                        @edieissha60 Hello Edie. Please tell us about Hershey. I know a dog who is part of a litter each with names of candy like ‘Reese’, ‘Hershey’ etc. They are all black, white and brown in coloring :-). How are you doing? Have you and Hershey parted? If so, I am very sorry for you loss.

                      • Toni Noel posted a new activity comment 5 years, 1 month ago

                        Dianne, some humane societies have funds to help with this type of situation. Maybe they will be able to assist you. Did you contact Waggle.org? What did they say?
                        • Toni Noel posted a new activity comment 5 years, 1 month ago

                          Dianne, you have agonized over this for months, and George has been so up and down, that no one here would ever fault you (or anyone) for making this selfless gesture for her sake. I am terribly sorry and know how very deeply this hurts you. But poor little George will finally find relief and release, and that’s who we have to think of. I am sending you my heartfelt sympathy. Please check in with us over the next days, weeks and months, and let us be a support for you. Toni
                          • Toni Noel posted a new activity comment 5 years, 1 month ago

                            Oh, did I tell you my girl has lost her hearing? She’s doing well, but I have to be more careful with her.
                            • Toni Noel posted a new activity comment 5 years, 1 month ago

                              Wonderful to hear. Be sure you mention Faithful Friends, and try to contact Crystal. She commented to your posts here. Do let us know what happens, Dianne. My cat has something like IBS (her is a progressive inflammatory disease) for which she takes antibiotics and steroids. I am hopeful for you both ๐Ÿ™‚
                              • Toni Noel posted an update 5 years, 1 month ago

                                Live link to CCI.org Gala:

                              • Toni Noel posted an update 5 years, 1 month ago

                                If you’re not watching the CCI.org gala, you are missing this opener ๐Ÿ™‚

                              • Toni Noel posted an update 5 years, 1 month ago

                                @dee62 Hello and welcome to our caring community Doreen. I am sorry for your loss of Ozzy. How are you doing? May we hear about Ozzy, see some photos?

                              • Toni Noel posted an update 5 years, 1 month ago

                                TONIGHT! 8:30 Eastern – Canine Companions for Independence virtual gala :-). Click this link to enjoy and support this wonderful organization: https://one.bidpal.net/sssoc21/welcome

                              • Toni Noel posted an update 5 years, 1 month ago

                                @duber Hi Lorie. What a sweet name Precious is. Please tell us about your lives together, and share some pictures. How are you doing?

                              • Toni Noel posted a new activity comment 5 years, 1 month ago

                                Hi Martha, How are you doing now?
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