Linda
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Toni Noel posted a new activity comment 5 years, 1 month ago
Oh Clarissa, how terribly sad to lose Banjo at such a young age. I am just heartbroken for you. I have had two kittens who were very young when their little lives were over and it is such a touching and tough thing to move through and understand. And these darned anniversaries just bring up strong memories and feelings, so I know what you mean about that date in October. There’s nothing for it but to give yourself the day to honor and remember Banjo, embracing the world of love for a lifetime he shared with you. The book/journal “Griffin’s Heart” may be a good tool for you to help heal – others in our community have found it helpful. (It’s in our shop, but I am truly not trying to ‘sell’ you, I just know it can help). May I ask what happened to Banjo, if it’s not too painful? Would you like to share some pictures with us? We’re here for you, Clarissa, with much sympathy and support. Hugs, Toni -
Toni Noel posted an update 5 years, 1 month ago
@vivace Hello, and welcome Ethan. Please share your stories about your life with pets, and feel welcome to extend your own sympathy and support to others in our community.
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Toni Noel posted an update 5 years, 1 month ago
@alexw Hi Alex, and welcome to our caring community of pet lovers. Please tell us about life with your pets, and share photos if you like.
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Toni Noel posted a new activity comment 5 years, 1 month ago
Congratulations, Michael! You made me research Eclectus and Green Cheek Conjures – two types of bird of which I had not heard. Wow, are they pretty, and I know how birds can be – very “chatty” :-). Thank you so much for sharing your family (zoo) with us, and you can bet we’d love to see pictures of each and all. -
Toni Noel posted an update 5 years, 1 month ago
@clowymaxine Hello Clarissa, and welcome to our caring community. I am sorry for your loss of Banjo. Please tell us about Banjo and your lives together. Are you doing alright?
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I’m alright thanks for asking but I’ll never be the same.
I had banjo since the day he was born in august of 2019. (His mom was a friend of mine furbabie) and he was the one for me when he took his first breath. He was and always will be my heart. He knows secrets that nobody will ever know. When I was at my lowest time after separating from my husband of 16 years, banjo was there. It was just us two. he was the best dog, best friend, and the best thing that ever happened in my life. I had him only 14 months, yes I say only because it was not enough time. I lost him Oct 23rd last year. It’s coming up on a year and I don’t want that day to come. I will love him forever until we meet at the bridge and go home together.-
Oh Clarissa, how terribly sad to lose Banjo at such a young age. I am just heartbroken for you. I have had two kittens who were very young when their little lives were over and it is such a touching and tough thing to move through and understand. And these darned anniversaries just bring up strong memories and feelings, so I know what you mean about that date in October. There’s nothing for it but to give yourself the day to honor and remember Banjo, embracing the world of love for a lifetime he shared with you. The book/journal “Griffin’s Heart” may be a good tool for you to help heal – others in our community have found it helpful. (It’s in our shop, but I am truly not trying to ‘sell’ you, I just know it can help). May I ask what happened to Banjo, if it’s not too painful? Would you like to share some pictures with us? We’re here for you, Clarissa, with much sympathy and support. Hugs, Toni
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Hello Clarissa. I am thinking of you today. It’s been one year since your precious Banjo departed and it is a tough (to say the least) day for you. Would you like to tell us how you are doing, what you are doing to help yourself? Do you have pictures of Banjo to share? We’re here for you. I am sending you a {HUG} and my best thoughts. Toni
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Toni Noel posted a new activity comment 5 years, 1 month ago
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Toni Noel posted an update 5 years, 2 months ago
@stormy43 Hi Melissa. Will you tell us about your pets, please? Share some pictures? How are you doing?
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Toni Noel posted an update 5 years, 2 months ago
@ellend1963 Hi Ellen. Who is this gorgeous one? I am just so sorry for your parting and wonder how you are doing? Okay, I hope, but understand if things are not good right now. Will you tell us about your lives together? How can we support you, Ellen?
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Toni Noel posted a new activity comment 5 years, 2 months ago
Oh Sydney…not Bart? Oh, I am so very sorry. I remember you said goodbye to Taffy almost four years ago now, and I guess Bart was one of your “senior” pup companions, over 12, and I am so so sorry, Sydney. My Dawg, what a face :-). How handsome was he! You are so kind to share so much with so many, Sydney. And thank you for sharing with us. It’s only been a few days and your pain and tears are surely flowing, so know we are here for you, with our support, understanding and Hugs. 🙁 ……-
Thank you so much..
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Toni Noel posted a new activity comment 5 years, 2 months ago
Ohhhh….Dreama, Scrappy is too cute and you are so nice to give him ‘wheels’ when he needed them. You have brought a few tears to my eyes, and touched us all… If there’s a problem with pets it’s that they are only on loan to us and we have to say goodbye… BUT-what love and joy we got, and gave with them. Thank you for sharing this sweet picture, your feelings, and being with our community that cares so much. I am, and will be, thinking of you. Hugs. Hugs. Hugs. Toni -
Toni Noel posted an update 5 years, 2 months ago
@orsira Michael, Hello, and welcome to our caring community. Please tell us about your pets and your lives together, and we love to see pictures, too!
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My house is currently a zoo! We have two eclectus (a male and a female), two green cheek conjures, a cat (an orange tabby female who’s the sweetest cat ever), two dogs (a chihuahua and a havanese), and a guinea pig. The eclectus are definitely the most work as they need a lot of care attention but it’s worth it as they are very smart and caring. I have special attachment with the green cheeks as they view me as a part of their flock. They think my name is cheekie and will start hollering for me if I wake up too late or they want my attention.
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Congratulations, Michael! You made me research Eclectus and Green Cheek Conjures – two types of bird of which I had not heard. Wow, are they pretty, and I know how birds can be – very “chatty” :-). Thank you so much for sharing your family (zoo) with us, and you can bet we’d love to see pictures of each and all.
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Wow you really do have a zoo! Good luck!
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Toni Noel posted a new activity comment 5 years, 2 months ago
Dear Gerilyn, you must still be very sad, it hasn’t been very long, and who knows when those tricky triggers like seeing a favorite food or toy will bring you to your knees. Ah yes, the guilt and personal reprimands for “failing” our beloveds – that’s understandable, yet you know the angst and deliberation that went into making the decision to let Faith pass in peace was solely for her benefit, and for which I know she was grateful to you. That is truly a selfless, generous, caring and loving decision, and saying goodbye in the comfort of home with her loved ones was all with her best interest in your heart. Please, HOW did you ‘fail’ Faith? It seems you extended the ultimate gift – anything but a ‘fail’. I hope you will allow yourself the same kindness you showed her. We certainly do. We DO have special bonds with the pets, and people, in our lives. In her book, Griffin’s Heart, Reagan talks about her special bond with Griffin even while she had, and continues to have other loving pets she adores. I’ve had special bonds with different pets over my life, too. Bringing a new pet into your home won’t diminish what you had with Faith, nor will it replace your special bond. But, it does give you and the new pet a chance to form your own relationship. You’ll know if and when the time is right for that. It may be just the thing to cheer up your other pup, and can’t help but brighten your days, too. Gerilyn, you are a kind person and I hope you allow yourself to grieve, and enjoy the wonderful memories you and Faith created. We’re here for you and I hope we hear from you again soon. Sending you big HUGS….. -
Toni Noel posted a new activity comment 5 years, 2 months ago
Beverly, I am very sorry and it’s good you are sharing this because yesterday I thought how my anticipation of my old girl’s passing weighs on me each day. I’m trying not to let it dampen the happy times we are sharing, but she’s 17 1/2 (yesterday in fact) with many health challenges. Knowing Keeshaa is failing hurts you every moment and you should be “down” and sad and hurting. Is she suffering or still feeling sort of okay? How old is she? How long have you been together? Please know we are here for you, understand, and care. Hugs to you and Keeshaa. I’ll be thinking of you both…… -
Toni Noel posted a new activity comment 5 years, 2 months ago
Oh, what a darling! Look at that smile :-). How lovely for you all to have shared such a long, loving life together. It’s so doggone hard to say goodbye, but what joys you had along the way. Thank you for sharing this. Was Brownie a boy or girl? -
Toni Noel posted a new activity comment 5 years, 2 months ago
Alice, it hasn’t been very long for you to grieve, and the traumatic little life Chewy had makes it even more heartbreaking. But what a wonderful thing for you all to have had the loving time you did. As a Foster Flunky myself, I know that when we fall, we fall hard. The pain of parting is strong, and so is ‘the force’ of loving memories. I hope you find smiles before tears with her memories soon. Thank you for fostering and caring. Sending you a HUG. -
Toni Noel posted an update 5 years, 2 months ago
@alicechaney Hello and welcome Alice. I am sorry for your loss of Chewy. How did he get the name? How did you meet, and how long were you together? May we see some pictures, and hear about your lives together? How are you holding up, Alice?
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Chewy was my 1st foster and my foster failure. She was absolutley the best baby. She got her name from the high school band kids their performance was Star Wars. She had been choked and her treacha was twisted she sounded like Chewbacca. We only had her a little over 2 years . She survived abuse and cancer. She passed in August 2021 from congestive heart failure. We are still very much broken hearted 💔
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Alice, it hasn’t been very long for you to grieve, and the traumatic little life Chewy had makes it even more heartbreaking. But what a wonderful thing for you all to have had the loving time you did. As a Foster Flunky myself, I know that when we fall, we fall hard. The pain of parting is strong, and so is ‘the force’ of loving memories. I hope you find smiles before tears with her memories soon. Thank you for fostering and caring. Sending you a HUG.
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Toni Noel posted a new activity comment 5 years, 2 months ago
Oh, how sweet Linda. Sounds like she had a life filled with love. There is no timeline on grieving, and I hope you are finding smiles before tears with her memory. Will you show us a picture? -
Toni Noel posted an update 5 years, 2 months ago
@bronwyn I am sorry for your loss of Sophia. What type of pet was she? How did you meet, and how long were you together? Would you like to share some pictures and stories with us? Are you doing okay?
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Toni Noel posted an update 5 years, 2 months ago
@denisebatistoni Hello and welcome, Denise. Please tell us about your pets, and let us know how you are doing.
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Toni Noel posted a new activity comment 5 years, 2 months ago
The hardest, most selfless and kind thing you could do was grant him a peaceful passing at home. It still takes healing and passing through the grief for you, but he didn’t have to needlessly suffer, for which you can take comfort. When, and if, you feel like telling us the symptoms that led you to the Vet, we appreciate knowing. And if you want to share more pictures and stories with us, we love to see them. Hang in there Trudy. - Load More
