• Toni Noel posted a new activity comment 3 years, 1 month ago

    What a wonderful, charming and touching story, Constance. Thank you very much for sharing with us, and please know you are very welcome to continue to do so. I had to chuckle at your creative sweater making, and sleeping in the fuzzy slipper.🤗. Is it typical for tiny dogs to be hypoglycemic, or that breed? That’s tough to manage and you did a great job caring for darling little Gizmo. I am so sorry for your loss, and hope you find more smiles than tears with your lovely, loving and fun memories. Please join us Thursday July 19th for our group meeting. I’d love to meet you. Toni
    • Toni Noel posted an update 3 years, 1 month ago

      @constancem Hi Constance. Welcome to our caring community. Please tell us about your life with, is it Gizmo?

      • My lil tiny baby, Gizmo the Gremlin was my everything, my reason for living, my heart! I had NEVER had a tea-cup version of any dog before, and he was so small that he seemed to not be “real”. At 8 weeks he weighed 10 oz, and an entire meal was 7 pieces of puppy food! He was like having a stuffed animal toy that came to life! He was so fiesty & happy & loved to cuddle and be babied. He would climb into my fuzzy slipper to take his naps and several times we thought he was lost because he was so small that we literally couldn’t find him, so we got a kitty collar with bells to keep up with him! He finally got to his adult weight of a whoppibg 2.2 lbs & 6 inches tall! He went everywhere that I went, as he was my ESA, & he had hypoglycemia so I couldn’t leave him alone. Unfortunately, at age 10, he was sick with a upper respiratory infection and was not eating well. He had a bad seizure that he had when he was hypoglycemic and I was in the bathtub. When I got out he had passed away from his illness. Im beyond devestated still…
      • Toni Noel posted a new activity comment 3 years, 1 month ago

        Oh Ines, what a spectacular face your darling Hope had. I am just so very sorry for your loss. How did you meet? How long were you together? Please tell us more about the life and love you shared with Hope. And Ines, please join us for our July 20th group meeting to share more.
        • Toni Noel posted an update 3 years, 1 month ago

          Please, please…take steps to pTonirotect and comfort your pets this firework season. Keep them in a quiet room, speak soothingly to them, distract them with favorite toys and games. And if it’s hot, keep them cool and well watered. Toni

          • Romeo was terrified of fireworks and I had to sedate him. This is the first 4th of July without him. He doesn’t have to be afraid anymore. 😞 💔
            • Hi Maureen, I never had to sedate Lulu, but it is the first
              4th of July without her. I sure do miss her quirky little ways. So how are you doing? I hope things are a little brighter on this July 5th. I’m thinking of you. Take care brony
            • Toni Noel posted a new activity comment 3 years, 1 month ago

              Tana, I am glad Zoey has a lovely resting place with you. Of course you cried. How could you not? You will always love Zoey, treasure your times together, and I hope, and think, you will find yourselves smiling with gratitude and joy over time. Thank you for sharing this with us. Please feel welcome to share your own sympathy and understanding with others here. Toni
              • Toni Noel posted a new activity comment 3 years, 1 month ago

                Aine, I am so sorry for your parting from beautiful Sunshine. We have special bonds with special pets and yours is strong and to be treasured. I hope you are finding joy with your memories of the many fun, funny and loving times you and Sunshine shared. Our pets are only “on loan” to us, never for long enough. Please feel wlecome to share more photos, stories about Sunshine, join our monthly group meeting (listed under “Events”) and create a lasting memorial to Sunshine ( https://www.faithfulfriends.com/memorials/ ). We’re here for, and with, you. Toni
                • Toni Noel posted a new activity comment 3 years, 1 month ago

                  How are you doing now?
                  • Toni Noel posted a new activity comment 3 years, 1 month ago

                    Rika, I am so very sorry. How long has it been? Will you tell us about Daisy and your lives together? Here is a {HUG} for you. Toni
                    • Toni Noel posted a new activity comment 3 years, 1 month ago

                      Randy, It is good to hear from you no matter what amount of time passes. I think of you and Remzo and hope you’ll send some more pictures of him. We’d love to see him now. You say it perfectly – the empty sadness. It’s not the acute pain of parting, but a lingering ache that comes when we think of their end of life. It sounds as if you are also able to recall the happy and fun times with Ranger and Axel, and that’s a good way to honor them. You and/or your wife are always welcome to join our monthly group meeting the third Thursday of each month. The links are under “Events”. I look forward to hearing more from you, especially if you open your home and hearts to anothet lucky pup! Sending you my best wishes, and hoping to see more of Renzo. Toni
                      • Toni Noel posted an update 3 years, 1 month ago

                        @shadow25 Athena and Tippy – What nice names. Please tell us about them, share stories and phots if you like, and let us know how you are doing. We understand how hard it is to say goodbye and we are here to share our sympathy and suppprt.

                      • Toni Noel posted an update 3 years, 1 month ago

                        @rikalovr Oh Rika, I am so, so sorry for your parting from Daisy. Will you tell us about your lives together, share some photos, and let us know how you are doing? I send you my sincere sympathy. Toni

                      • Toni Noel posted a new activity comment 3 years, 1 month ago

                        Yep, gotcha Lori. My Beauty Girl (aka Deanna) sadi goodbye Feb, 2022 – 16 months ago – and tonight I felt again her absence. Walter is gone two weeks now and I am still happy he had a comfortable passing, but we do, and should, and will, always miss them. I find great joy in knowing I gave them their best lives full of love , and I hope you do, too. Toni
                        • Toni Noel posted an update 3 years, 1 month ago

                          @lorikelly Lori, I am so sorry to hear about Hildie. How are you holding upi? We’re here for you to listen with sympathy and understanding. Toni

                          • Thank you . I am having a very difficult time . I know that the pain will ease in Time but missing will never go away . I look for her and my Benny (dog ) every day. Always wishing for a little longer with them
                            • Yep, gotcha Lori. My Beauty Girl (aka Deanna) sadi goodbye Feb, 2022 – 16 months ago – and tonight I felt again her absence. Walter is gone two weeks now and I am still happy he had a comfortable passing, but we do, and should, and will, always miss them. I find great joy in knowing I gave them their best lives full of love , and I hope you do, too. Toni
                              • Lori, I’m sorry for your loss of Hildie 💔 We all know the pain you are feeling and I want you to know that we are here for you at this very sad time. 😔 I still cry every single day over my Romeo and it will be 6 months next week. Please take care of yourself. Sending hugs and peace to you! 💔
                              • Toni Noel posted a new activity comment 3 years, 1 month ago

                                Terri, Thank You for sharing the happiness and joy! We love seeing photos of the many reasons we embrace and treasure our beloved pets. Well done. Please share more :-). Toni
                                • Toni Noel posted a new activity comment 3 years, 1 month ago

                                  I am so sorry for your loss. Please tell us, did Pixie have a peaceful passing? Had she been unwell? She sure is a cutie and I love that name. How long were you together? You must be hurting and I hope you find comfort knowing you gave her her best life and lots of love. Toni
                                  • Toni Noel posted an update 3 years, 1 month ago

                                    Penny, I can’t thank you enough for your more than generous contirbution in support of what we do here at Faithful Friends. It means so much and we are truly grateful. How are you doing now? I know how sad and hard saying goodbye to Mardi was, and is. Sending you my love and {BIG HUGS}

                                  • Toni Noel posted a new activity comment 3 years, 1 month ago

                                    Irma, I am so sorry. Please tell us about Bandit – how you met, how old he was, anything you’d like to share, we care. Toni
                                    • Toni Noel posted a new activity comment 3 years, 1 month ago

                                      Penny, how was today for you? A bit better I hope. Mardi is so comfortable now, and you did a good, loving thing for her. ❤️
                                      • Toni Noel posted a new activity comment 3 years, 1 month ago

                                        Maureen and Brony: I think it is Brilliant that you have ‘partnered’ to support each other as we journey forth. I hope others here in our Community find a partner, or feel that we are ALL partnered. Brilliant!
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