• Toni Noel posted an update 5 years, 6 months ago

    @missy0425 Melissa, I am so sorry for your losses of Maxie and Buddy. Are you doing okay? Will you tell us about them, and your lives together? Share some pictures?

  • Toni Noel posted a new activity comment 5 years, 6 months ago

    Roseanne, You experienced two serious and dramatic events, so it’s no wonder you are still reeling from the loss of Mia. Also, there is no timeline on grieving or healing, and even as you do heal, you still carry the love and spirit of Mia. You always will. Finding joy in the memories is a wonderful tribute to the lives and love shared with our beloved pets. They certainly wouldn’t want us to be miserable – they want us to carry the joy and love we shared. Roseanne, it is super strong of you to lend your kind words of understanding and support to others in our community. It is powerfully healing to know others understand. We all need one another to know we’re not crazy because we cry and grieve. You stay with us, Roseanne, and we’ll be right here for you. Here’s a HUG….Toni
    • Toni Noel posted a new activity comment 5 years, 6 months ago

      Jill, there is no timeline for grieving and healing. We understand how deep the pain is and, like a wound, the deeper the cut the longer the healing. We have a grief counselor you can contact if you like, and a book about grief in our shop if you think either of those would be helpful. Let me know, and stay with us and let us know how you are. It’s very kind of you to share your support with others.
        • Thank you. I know that I can’t have this but I just want her back 😔💔. Thank you again.
        • Toni Noel posted a new activity comment 5 years, 6 months ago

          How nice of you share your sympathies, Michael. That means a lot. I notice the smallest things trigger deep feelings, just as you say – the grass, walks, etc. Seeing the pet food aisle affects me. You take Dixie with you in your heart when you walk, and I hope you lay down in the cool grass, too. Stay in touch. Toni
          • Toni Noel posted a new activity comment 5 years, 6 months ago

            Adele, You dear sweet Baby lover, I am so sorry, and feel an understanding of your pain – It is just devastating on such a sincere, certain, deep level of our souls to have our beloved friend leave us. It’s visceral – a cellular level of connection, isn’t it? And while that connection will always live on, not having them with us is such a void. You are very kind to lend your words of understanding and support to others in our community who are similarly suffering, and that means so very much. Hopefully, it helps you to share your grief, too. I truly believe Joy shared is joy doubled – but Grief shared is grief halved – and that is why we are here – to be a safe, kind, understanding place for you to share that with us. Please let us know how you are coming along. Hugs….
              • I’m so sorry for your loss. I know exactly what you are going through. I just lost my best friend Gizmo last month 😢💔. My best to you.
              • Toni Noel posted a new activity comment 5 years, 6 months ago

                Daniel, I am so glad you found the services you wanted, and it was sad, but nice to speak with you. Please, stay with us and if you like, share your stories about Watson, and lend your support and sympathy to others in our community who really appreciate knowing we are not alone in our grief. Thinking of you with HUGS
                • Michael posted an update 5 years, 6 months ago

                  So sorry to hear of all the recent losses. I am really missing Dixie since she loved the spring and cool grass to lay in and going for walks. Prayers for all

                  • How nice of you share your sympathies, Michael. That means a lot. I notice the smallest things trigger deep feelings, just as you say – the grass, walks, etc. Seeing the pet food aisle affects me. You take Dixie with you in your heart when you walk, and I hope you lay down in the cool grass, too. Stay in touch. Toni
                  • Toni Noel posted an update 5 years, 6 months ago

                    @nikkoandfoxy2013 Hello Chrissy. Welcome to our caring community. I am sorry for your loss of Foxy. Please tell about Foxy and your time together. We love to see photos if you like. How are you doing, Chrissy?

                  • Toni Noel posted a new activity comment 5 years, 6 months ago

                    I’m sorry you only had four years together – I’ve been with mine just over four years and couldn’t love her more, so I understand. Weren’t you both lucky to have each other. But it is such a deep sorrow to lose them. I am very sorry, Kelly, and hope you will find smiles before tears soon. Please stay with us and let us know how you are.
                    • Toni Noel posted a new activity comment 5 years, 6 months ago

                      Oh Kim, I am sorry, I just reminded Kelly of what Jimmy Buffet said…. Are you doing alright, Kim?
                      • Toni Noel posted a new activity comment 5 years, 6 months ago

                        Kelly, your Smokey looks a lot like my old girl (17). They could be related ! Well, maybe as Jimmy Buffet said “If we weren’t all crazy we would go insane”….. Will you tell us about your life with Smokey, please?
                          • I adopted smokey from a local animal shelter. He was 7-8 yrs of age and came from a hoarding/cruelty case. I only got to spend 4 yrs with him until he passed away two weeks ago. He was the most loving cat I’ve had and was always by my side. I miss him tremendously and didnt get to say goodbye so it’s hard
                              • I’m sorry you only had four years together – I’ve been with mine just over four years and couldn’t love her more, so I understand. Weren’t you both lucky to have each other. But it is such a deep sorrow to lose them. I am very sorry, Kelly, and hope you will find smiles before tears soon. Please stay with us and let us know how you are.
                            • Toni Noel posted an update 5 years, 6 months ago

                              @wkstringer17 Hello Wendy. Thank you for joining our caring community. Please share stories and pictures about your pets. Are you doing okay?

                            • Toni Noel posted an update 5 years, 6 months ago

                              @boosbabyduck Hi Sarah, and welcome. I am sorry for your losses of Bowzer and Riley. Please tell us about them, and how are doing.

                            • Toni Noel posted an update 5 years, 6 months ago

                              @dianevaccaro Diane, welcome to our caring community. Please, tell us about your pets and let us know how you are. Toni

                            • Toni Noel posted an update 5 years, 6 months ago

                              @arlram1106 Hello Arlene. I am sorry for your loss of Peanut. Will you tell us about Peanut? What type of pet, how long you were together, maybe share some pictures. And please let us know how you are doing.

                            • Toni Noel posted a new activity comment 5 years, 6 months ago

                              Awww, Bernie, what a sweet face. Was Bandit a Beagle? Aren’t you both lucky to have shared such a long life of loving! I know it’s heartbreaking to part and I hope you are finding smiles in your memories. Please share more about Bandit. Toni
                              • Toni Noel posted a new activity comment 5 years, 6 months ago

                                What a lovely picture, Kelly. Thank you for sharing this. Sadie was darling. I am so sad and hope you let us know how you are doing. If you like, when you are ready, you might find solace and comfort in sharing your own kind words with others who are hurting in our community. Please let me know how we might support you. Hugs, Toni
                                • Toni Noel posted a new activity comment 5 years, 6 months ago

                                  Oh Sue, yes, of course it is. How could it be otherwise? You and Scooter were so lucky to have those years together, but boy, the parting is just the hardest….A friend of mine reminds me that our pets are “only on loan to us” and while that is true, it doesn’t make it easier. I know you will move through this and one day you will find smiles before tears, and I hope you will let us know how you are coming along.
                                  • Toni Noel posted a new activity comment 5 years, 6 months ago

                                    Kelly, you poor thing – that’s too much in such a short time. I understand not wanting to be around people and you are perfectly right to grieve in your own space. Please, look after yourself, be kind to yourself, and let yourself move through this with us. We are here for you, to hear you, and help you. I am sending you a BIG HUG and want to hear how you are, please. Toni
                                    • Toni Noel posted a new activity comment 5 years, 6 months ago

                                      Sue, Is this Scooter? What a cutie. I am so sorry for your loss. How long were you together?
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