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Toni Noel posted an update 4 years, 11 months ago
@mollienholly69 Hi Erin, and welcome to our community of caring pet people. As you can see by reading the comments, we share and care together. I invite you to tell us about your story, and show us some pictures. I hope you are doing okay?
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Toni Noel posted an update 4 years, 11 months ago
@lillysmomma Hello Lena, and welcome to our caring community. I am sorry for your loss of Lilly. Please tell us about her, and your lives together. Are you doing okay?
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Toni Noel posted a new activity comment 4 years, 11 months ago
.😊 Hi Susan 🙂 Yep, this pretty much nails it! -
Toni Noel posted a new activity comment 4 years, 11 months ago
I am so sorry, John. This must be Dozer? What a cutie. How did you discover his cancer? How long were you together? How are you coming along? It’s so hard and sad, and the holidays are especially laden with memories. I hope you find some joy in yours. Toni -
Toni Noel posted a new activity comment 4 years, 11 months ago
Hi Martha. Checking in with you. How are you doing now? I’m anticipating saying goodbye to my beloved, sweet girl and thinking of your comments about tears – how they just overwhelm you at times. That’s happening to me. I hope you are feeling better, and continue to. Please let us know how you are. -
Toni Noel posted a new activity comment 4 years, 11 months ago
Crystal, is this Pete? What a face, and great attitude! I am sure you adored him (and he you), and am really very sorry for your ‘goodbye’. Please tell us about Pete, and your lives together. I can’t make out his breed? Are you doing okay, Crystal? We’re here for you. -
Toni Noel posted a new activity comment 4 years, 11 months ago
Oh my – what darlings. You know, Michelle, I think non-human animals are much more generous about, and with love, and have a better understanding and acceptance of life cycles than we do. We learn a lot from them. That’s another reason it hurts so much when we part. You have shared, and do share, a lot of kindness and care with them, as they do with you. How very kind and nice of you. -
Toni Noel posted a new activity comment 4 years, 11 months ago
Sheila, I’ve read your story three times and am sad and happy for different parts of it- thank you for sharing. My beauty is not doing well and it’s very, very difficult. I understand. And I hope your memories of joyful holidays you shared bring you a peace and happiness that is stronger than your grief. Paisley would want you to think of her with nothing but love and joy, don’t you think? -
Toni Noel posted a new activity comment 4 years, 11 months ago
What a lovely and touching story, Michelle. How nice of you to share this with us. May I ask, what was the sign Sampsin gave you? -
Toni Noel posted a new activity comment 4 years, 11 months ago
I’ve been thinking about you a lot today, Dianne. You had scheduled, and cancelled, giving George the gift of a peaceful passing, and I am in that place now with my Beauty Girl. We were at the doctor again yesterday, and the doc and I spoke at length today. It’s clear she is failing – deaf, blind and dumb now – but not clear she is actually unhappy or uncomfortable. She gets around fine, and unlike George, is eating. BUT… with all of her other health issues, and being almost 18, I do think it’s close to time to share the gift of relief and release. I’ll keep everyone posted about that. I am, like almost everyone here, finding tears from deep within at the slightest thing. Having you all here to understand and go through it with us is so very meaningful, and I thank you all. -
Toni Noel posted an update 4 years, 11 months ago
Faithful Friends was created to Celebrate and share the love and joys of life with pets, AND to be a safe place when you are anticipating, preparing for, or experiencing the death of a beloved pet. I am straddling the phases of anticipation and preparation. It’s devastating and grueling each day as I see my darling, sweet, beautiful old girl decline. She is now both deaf and blind – for those of you who have been members of our caring community for awhile, you know her high blood pressure caused sudden blindness early this year and that. with medicine to treat that, she regained her vision. But…a few months ago she lost her hearing, and this week she went blind again. The doctor took her blood pressure 8 times today and it’s normal, so her little body (soon to be 18) is failing. Her kidney disease is advancing, and everything is just falling apart. Those tears I know come from deep within, from a cellular level of love, come on me every day most unexpectedly. It’s a form or “pre-mourning”, which helps prepare us for the actual parting. But it sure hurts. I don’t mean to make this about me. She is navigating the house nicely, eating with gusto, spending hours in my lap sharing pets, purrs and love, so unless or until she is not comfortable, I will enjoy, cherish and treasure the love and time she shares with me. I don’t want to impose on anyone but that’s why we have this community. It’s not a burden, it’s a sharing, Thank you to everyone who has, is, or will experience the deeply powerful feelings of parting from a most beloved faithful friend, and allowing us to share your journeys, joys and sorrow. It’s true – We are here for you.
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Toni Noel posted a new activity comment 4 years, 11 months ago
Sheila, how deep, and raw, the grief is for you now. Every little thing, even sounds and smells, must trigger loving memories of Paisley, and you are hurting at a level I can only describe as “cellular”. I am so very sad and sorry, Sheila. There’s nothing much for it right now, other than to feel your grief and allow yourself to be the mess you are right now. And, these darn holidays make it worse, don’t they? When you are up to it, please tell us more about your life with Paisley, and share some photos if you like. And Sheila, I am sincere when I say we are here for, and with you, understand, and care. Maybe this {HUG} will help you a tiny bit. Toni -
Toni Noel posted an update 4 years, 11 months ago
@sheilajanney Hi Sheila. Welcome to our community of caring pet lovers. Please feel welcome, and comfortable, sharing with us about your life with your beloved pets.
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I lost my beautiful girl Paisley a week ago. I miss her so much
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Sheila, how deep, and raw, the grief is for you now. Every little thing, even sounds and smells, must trigger loving memories of Paisley, and you are hurting at a level I can only describe as “cellular”. I am so very sad and sorry, Sheila. There’s nothing much for it right now, other than to feel your grief and allow yourself to be the mess you are right now. And, these darn holidays make it worse, don’t they? When you are up to it, please tell us more about your life with Paisley, and share some photos if you like. And Sheila, I am sincere when I say we are here for, and with you, understand, and care. Maybe this {HUG} will help you a tiny bit. Toni
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My life with Paisley. I rescued her off the streets at 4 weeks old. My brothers neighbors moved and decided to leave her there because it was to much to take kittens with them. As soon as I saw her I was in love. She was so sunny and lived to play. She always 2as laying in my arms and my lap. When I would go to bed she was lay tucked into my side and purr as I petted her. She would luck my face and arm and I enjoyed every minute of it. She was always with me oh ya and she used to talk to me lol we would have great conversations. She’s been through so much with me. 5 moves a divorce my kids moving out. She was showed me to completely open my to heart to love and I did. She was the most sweetest beautiful thing rhat can into my life and I’m so glad I got to show so much love in the 13 years I had her. My heart is so broken and I don’t know how to move on without her. This Christmas is so difficult. I just really want her back. I just know she came into my life for a reason. We both needed each other. I’m just so glad she chose me because thinking about the alternative I’m not sure she would’ve made it back then on her own.
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Sheila, I’ve read your story three times and am sad and happy for different parts of it- thank you for sharing. My beauty is not doing well and it’s very, very difficult. I understand. And I hope your memories of joyful holidays you shared bring you a peace and happiness that is stronger than your grief. Paisley would want you to think of her with nothing but love and joy, don’t you think?
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Absolutely she brought me such joy and love and I’m remembering her as that. She was the best and most soul that I’ve met
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Toni Noel posted a new activity comment 4 years, 11 months ago
Hi Dixie and Chuck :-). What color are your nails for the holiday season? It’s been awhile since we saw pictures and heard updates from you, and would love to know what you two are up to. And Chuck, I know this is your first year without Dexter and am here for you if you want to share some memories. Toni -
Toni Noel posted an update 4 years, 11 months ago
@debbieyoung Yodi – that name makes me smile I hope you are finding smiles before tears with your memories of Yodi, Debbie. How long has it been since you parted? Are you okay? Please tell us about Yodi and share some pictures. We welcome you to our caring community and are here for you.
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Toni Noel posted an update 4 years, 11 months ago
@tondraschneider Hello Tondra. I am sorry for your loss of Dutchess. What a regal name. What kind of pet was she? May we hear about her, your lives together, and see some photos if you like. Please let us know how you are doing.
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Toni Noel posted a new activity comment 4 years, 11 months ago
I know, Compere. The holidays make everything so much more intense, and sad to be without your Kee. Perhaps you can spend a few moments each day thinking of the many gifts you shared – the fun times playing, and sessions petting and loving. If you would find comfort in creating a memorial for Kee, we are making them available for only $20. because we know how meaningful that can be, and how hard the holidays are. I have gifted my friends personalized ornaments of their pets that they really treasure (you can find in our shop). And mainly, please share your feelings with us as often as you need and want. We are here with sympathy and understand the depth of grief. You are always welcome to share more pictures with us, too. I am so, so sorry, Compere, and will be thinking of you. {HUG} -
Toni Noel posted a new activity comment 4 years, 11 months ago
Tina! Clearly you are a pet lover _ Thor, Booker, Leo and Kowal….Who is this in the photograph? Were they all cats? Are they all departed? I am so sorry for your losses and hope you are doing okay – are you? Please, share more photos and tell us about your lives together. We welcome you to our caring community. Toni -
Toni Noel posted a new activity comment 4 years, 11 months ago
Amy, I am so sorry and really feel your loss, especially because he looks so much like my girl – she’s going to be 18 in March and has a bunch of health challenges, and every day I anticipate she won’t wake up….I am so sad for your parting from Hocus Pocus (cool name), and know the holidays exacerbate and increase the memories. Amy, I hope soon you find smiles before tears with your memories, and that you stay a part of our caring community. Feel welcome to share more stories, pictures and let us know how you are faring. Here is a {HUG} for you. Toni - Load More
