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

    Oh Denesha, so many changes for all of you. Yes, your Shetland is mourning Ellie, too. You all need to give one another more love and kindness now. Put up with moods and actions that may be out of the ordinary. And please, share your feelings together, including with your Shetland – they are sensitive to our feelings. What’s your Shetland’s name? Boy or girl? May we see pictures of both Ellie and your Shetland?
    • Toni Noel posted an update 3 years, 4 months ago

      @gypsyrose51 Hello and welcome to our caring community Tracy. I am sorry for your loss of Ozzy and invite you to tell us about your lives together, and share some photos if you like. Toni

      • Thank-you so very much for the welcome.
        It’s been so very tough for me when my dearest Ozzy Passed away. He was German/Shepherd Husky. He Was Actually a Rescue from a family who treated him poorly. He lived his life a very long time. When he passed, I had him cremated. His Ashes are in my cabinet in his urn.
      • Toni Noel posted a new activity comment 3 years, 4 months ago

        Oh Mary, I apologize. Kwy9 was not a nmae. Please do tell us about your life with Hemi. Toni
        • Toni Noel posted an update 3 years, 4 months ago

          @mrsmlp Hemi and Kwy9 – do I have this right Mary? What unique names. Please tell us about them. I am sorry for your parting and hope you are doing okay. Are you?

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

          What a sad thing, Joanne. I am so, so sorry. Please accept my sincere sympathy. Toni
          • Toni Noel posted a new activity comment 3 years, 4 months ago

            Maureen, we are seeing your messages fine. Our community is based on kindness, sympathy and understanding and any comments are made from a point of sincere concern and the hope we bring some comfort. You experienced a traumatic shock and it is understandable that you are not only grieving, but questioning what happened. Intellectually, we know we don’t have a lot of control over the end of life. We can provide a relief with euthanasia when we know of health issues, but often our pets just come to the end of their given lifetime. Same with humans. From what I’m reading, you did any and everything that could be done for Romeo. He was with you at the end, in the warmth of your love. If you can join our group tonight it may help you to talk with us. If not, please stay engaged with us here. We’re thinking of you. {{HUGS}}. Toni
            • Toni Noel posted a new activity comment 3 years, 4 months ago

              Oh no, Joanne. I am so very sorry. What happened?
              • Toni Noel posted an update 3 years, 4 months ago

                @deneshad21 Denesha, I am so sorry for your loss of Ellie. Please let us know how you are doing, and tell us about your life with Ellie. Toni

                • me and my fiancé are having a hard time adjusting. she was 4 years old. But we had lots of adventures together. We started our life in Florida then we moved to upstate New York. We spent a lot of time at dog parks. Our Shetland sheepdog is having a hard time with her absence.
                  • Oh Denesha, so many changes for all of you. Yes, your Shetland is mourning Ellie, too. You all need to give one another more love and kindness now. Put up with moods and actions that may be out of the ordinary. And please, share your feelings together, including with your Shetland – they are sensitive to our feelings. What’s your Shetland’s name? Boy or girl? May we see pictures of both Ellie and your Shetland?
                    • His name is Archie. He does a few things she used to. He takes some food from his bowl and walks away to eat then goes back for more.
                    • Toni Noel posted a new activity comment 3 years, 4 months ago

                      Maureen, it hasn’t been very long since you so suddenly lost Romeo and it’s understandable that you are grieving still. The pain of parting is deep and unlike any other. I like what Sigrid shared – perhaps there is a gift from Romeo that will allow you to heal even beyond his loss. Thursday you will receive an email with the access to our group support session and I hope we see you there. It may help to talk about Romeo with our caring and understanding friends. Please be kind to yourself Maureen. You were kind and loving for Romeo and deserve the same. {{HUGS}} Toni
                      • Toni Noel posted a new activity comment 3 years, 4 months ago

                        Faye, first I want to thank your son, and your family, for serving. I am sorry your son was injured and wish you all well. I hope things go well for you. I am also very sorry Toby had to say goodbye. It’s so hard to lose a dear, close, beloved friend. Not that anyone could ‘replace’ Toby but if your son needs a service dog will you find another? If so, please share that with us. We support Canine Companions for Independence – https://canine.org/. I don’t know if their special breeds are suitable for your son but they may be able to help you. I am sending you my sympathy and hope to hear more from you. Toni
                        • Toni Noel posted an update 3 years, 4 months ago

                          @jami Hi Jami. Is your pets’ name Nobermin? What kind of pet was Nobermin? We’d love to hear about your lives together. Are you doing okay?

                        • Toni Noel posted an update 3 years, 4 months ago

                          @ann040961 Hello Ann. Please tell us about your pet/s.

                        • Toni Noel posted an update 3 years, 4 months ago

                          @roydawn Hi Dawn. I am sorry for your loss of Sparky. Please tell us about Sparky and share some photos. How are you doing? Okay, I hope.

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

                          Diana, this is a time of extreme loss and grief for you both. A neutral party, like a couples therapist, may be able to help you both communicate through this troubling time. Grief will find a way to express itself and I hope you allow yourself to get it out. Did you know the chemicals in tears of joy are different than in tears of grief? I think that says a lot about the need to physically express our pain – it helps cleanse some toxins when we cry. Let us know if you and your husband visit a therapist. I hope you find some effective ways to move forward together. {HUGS}
                          • Toni Noel posted an update 3 years, 4 months ago

                            Sincere, heartfelt gratitude to those who contribute to our caring Community with both your stories, and monetary contributions. It means so much to have the support of one another, knowing we are here to care for, and about, you and your beloved pets. We are truly grateful. ❤️Toni

                          • Toni Noel posted an update 3 years, 4 months ago

                            @samsiel Elizabeth, clearly you are an animal lover and I am sorry for your losses. May we hear about your babies, see some photos of them?

                          • Toni Noel posted an update 3 years, 4 months ago

                            @carolyngann Hello and welcome Carolyn. Please tell us about your pet, and let us know how you are doing. Okay, I hope? Toni

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

                            How nice of you, Jennifer. Thank you for your caring, and sharing with us. I look forward to meeting you Thursday. Toni
                            • Toni Noel posted a new activity comment 3 years, 4 months ago

                              Dana, I remember Grunt-Grunt. She was such a little trooper and I am so sorry she was unwell. You are understandably heartbroken. What kindness and caring you shared with her. It’s hard for us to second-guess our actions and it’s easy to find ways to feel guilty, but you had vet care and nursed her and she knew how much you loved her. I hope you will be as kind to yourself as she would want you to be. We wish we could have our pets with us forever but they are only on loan to us, never for long enough. Please join our group meeting this Thursday – it helps to talk about it. You’ll get an email with the log-in. I am glad you shared with us here, Dana, and hope you will continue to do so. We’re here for you. {{HUGS}} Toni
                              • Toni Noel posted an update 3 years, 4 months ago

                                @mitzymoo Hi Christina. I am so sorry for your loss of Mitzy. Please tell us about her, your lives together, and share some photos if you like. How are you doing? Okay? Not so good? Toni

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