Dianne Kurtz
@grandma2011
Active 4 years, 6 months ago-
Toni Noel posted a new activity comment 3 years, 2 months ago
Barbara, As a fellow adopter of senior animals, I thank you for sharing your experiences, insights and knowledge with our Community. If we can help others, we’ve done a good thing. One thing I’ve learned and take to heart is that, while we love them so much we don’t want to let them go, we love them enough TO let them go, especially in a peaceful fashion if we can. Apache Princess is so fortunate to have you by her side as she ages, a loving companion who pays attention to her needs and provides the best of care for her. You are really a gift to her, too. You must keep us posted about her, and please share more of your experiences, and kindness. I am sending you both {{BIG BIG HUGS). Toni Oh, please try to join one of our online group meetings. -
Toni Noel posted an update 3 years, 2 months ago
@mkdw4304 Bear. What a great name, Mary. What kind of pet was Bear? May we hear about your lives together, see some photos, and hear from you about how you are doing? Toni
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Toni Noel posted a new activity comment 3 years, 2 months ago
What a beautiful, touching and inspiring photo of Sara. I hope you’ll share more with us, Amber. When did you part? How long were you together? How did you meet? Please tell us more about your life of love with Sara, and know we are here for you. Toni -
Toni Noel posted a new activity comment 3 years, 2 months ago
Darlene, Mojo had such beautiful eyes and lovely face, and I am just so very sad and sorry for your loss. Please tell us more about Mojo. -
Toni Noel posted a new activity comment 3 years, 2 months ago
What big personalities they had, Debra Ann. How did you meet them? Did they live with you at the same time? Were they good friends? Please tell us about them. I am sorry for your losses. Toni -
Toni Noel posted a new activity comment 3 years, 2 months ago
Lola, No one can answer your question but you – “How to tell him”. Do you think it would be kinder for your brother if you wait until he’s released? Perhaps you can make a photo collection for him so he has that. You can post a lasting memorial for Angel in our Memorials tab. If he asks about Angel, you wouldn’t want to lie, but my inclination is to not bring it up unless he does. Let’s see what others in our Comunity say. I am sorry for the loss of Angel. What a little darling. Toni -
Toni Noel posted a new activity comment 3 years, 2 months ago
Jennifer, I am so sorry for your loss of Brutus. If ever there was an apt name, it is Brutus for him. What a gorgeous fellow. Please tell us about Brutus and your lives together. We’re here for you with sympathy and understanding. Toni -
Toni Noel posted a new activity comment 3 years, 2 months ago
Fifteen years, 100 years – it’s never long enough for us to be with our darlings. Leigh, reading how small and sad Sammi was when you met, and how much love and fun she had with you, I hope your many memories of the good life you shared bring you joy. Sammi was so happy for her life with you and I am sure she wants you to be happy, too. Each day can you think of, maybe write down, a fun or funny memory? I find it helps to deliberately recall those. Our group meets tonight at 7 EST if you would like to come share with us. Link is under “Events”. Toni -
Toni Noel posted an update 3 years, 2 months ago
@shianne Suzanne, Thank you for kind words of sympathy, and THANK YOU for sharing your thoughts that you may have waited too long for dear Spirit. You have done our community a service by sharing that. I had lunch with a friend whose cat had a mass similar to Walter’s that ruptured. My friend told me “Toni, she was in agony. Don’t let that happen to Walter”. I heard and heeded those words every day and it made the decision so much easier, knowing Walter wouldn’t suffer the unneccessary pain his beloved cat did. I may have waited too long last year with my Deanna “Beauty Girl”, too. We learn to let go before they needlessly suffer and I hope you find comfort for yourself knowing Autumn Ranger and Saraya received the best of your love in letting them go. You are a kind, loving pet person and I am truly grateful to have you in our community. My best wishes and thoughts are with you. Toni
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Toni Noel posted a new activity comment 3 years, 2 months ago
Thank you all for you soothing words of kindness and understanding, not just for my loss(es), but for each and everyone here in our caring community. It does help to both hear from others and share my own sympathy for your losses. I am choosing to recall the fun, funny and sweet things Walter did and was. He was better longer than he was ‘bad’ (unwell) and I am so grateful he was doted on, adored, cared for and loved as his life wound down. And I am deeply grateful for this community. Thank you 🤗Hope to see you tomorrow in our group meeting. -
Toni Noel posted a new activity comment 3 years, 2 months ago
Ummmm … what do you mean – a real suck? Yikes 🙂 -
Toni Noel posted a new activity comment 3 years, 2 months ago
Wow! You made my night, Sandy. They are each so special, and so are their names. Good for you, good for them to be with you. Love it! How is it that you have so many? I am totally intrigued and grateful for your care. Toni -
Toni Noel posted an update 3 years, 2 months ago
@melodys Mike, Zoey and Kemar – what a lot of pets you have cared for and about, Melody. Please tell us about each of them, and share more photos. How are you doing? Toni
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Toni Noel posted a new activity comment 3 years, 2 months ago
Oooohhh, how lovely and loving of you, Sandy. Please tell us more and share more photos. -
Toni Noel posted a new activity comment 3 years, 2 months ago
I am sorry for your loss of Sammi, Leigh. Please tell us about Sammi and your lives together. Toni -
Toni Noel posted a new activity comment 3 years, 2 months ago
Penny, I am so sorry. I agree – the silence and emptiness are oppressive. It’s so strange and shocking to walk in and no one is there to greet us. I love the tatoo idea. What a charming way to honor Donnie. I posted a memorial here on the site in tribute to Walter. It was hard gong through the photos and videos without crying, but that’s a good thing – it releases some of the grief. I say “Joy shared is joy doubled, grief shared is grief halved”. That’s why we share in our group gatherings (join us this Thursday evening). And of course you love Donnie more than your kids – he wasn’t a teenager :-)…. Keep in touch and let us know how, and what, you are doing. And thank you for your sympathy. {{HUGS}} Toni -
Toni Noel posted a new activity comment 3 years, 2 months ago
Maltese are so regal, please send a photo (or ten) and tell us about Blu. -
Toni Noel posted a new activity comment 3 years, 2 months ago
Thank you, Cody. It’s hard and the house is empty (and tidier without all the pet toys, trees and dishes), and while I am sad, I am happy Walter is at peace. Knowing he had the mass growing, then seeing the blood in his stool, plus his weight loss and lethargy made it very clear he was not well and was declining. He was a real sweetie and I am grateful for having him in my life. I just posted a Memorial to him. Please feel welcome to comment there, too. 🤗Toni -
Cody posted a new activity comment 3 years, 2 months ago
Thinking of you ❤️ -
Toni Noel posted a new activity comment 3 years, 3 months ago
Penny, When and how did you meet Donnie? How long were you together? What kind of pet was he? This morning I said goodbye to ny beloved Walter and I understand the grief. We all do in our community. Can you bring forth memories of some good, fun and funny times? I find that helps me. The sadness wells up and you need to let it out. Tears help cleanse the toxins and while it is exhausting, it does help to express the pain. I am truly very sorry and invite you to join our group meeting Thursday. Details are in the “Events” section to the right of this page. {HUGS} Toni - Load More
