Judith
@mje1954
Active 2 years, 3 months ago
Just want to say how sorry I am for all who have lost a precious pet recently. I have also gone through this many times and as recently as December. It never gets easier. View
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Judith posted an update 2 years, 3 months ago
Just want to say how sorry I am for all who have lost a precious pet recently. I have also gone through this many times and as recently as December. It never gets easier.
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Judith posted a new activity comment 2 years, 5 months ago
Not looking to adopt. We have 2 westie girls, 8 years old and 1 cairn schnauzer mix, almost 14. We are getting older and have mobility issues. But we’ve had many dogs throughout the years.I am doing ok. A lot better than when I first found this group.
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Judith posted a new activity comment 2 years, 5 months ago
Thank you for your kind words. I know I am looking at it from my hearts point of view when I say he deserved better. But maybe I’m being unfair. Maybe they were very busy that night with other emergencies. -
Judith posted a new activity comment 2 years, 5 months ago
When he was a young dog we did a DNA test on him. He seems to have viszla in him. If you Google it you will see a resemblance. However he was advertised as a cairn. -
Judith posted an update 2 years, 5 months ago
One of my favorite pictures of Walker from several years ago…-
What a cutie. Was Walker a special breed, or breed mix? Long body, short legs…. and those eyes! How alert and kind. As Dana so beautifully says ” Please remember that between hello and goodbye there was so much love.” And in our heads we know that, but our hearts are shattered. That’s why we are here to share not only sympathy and understandng, but ways to deal with the pain of grief. One thing we can do is to deliberately think of a fun or funny time we shared. Like this photo – I hope it brings back memories of what Walker was up to, and that you find smiles before tears with your thoughts. We’re thinking of you, Judith🤗💔Toni
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When he was a young dog we did a DNA test on him. He seems to have viszla in him. If you Google it you will see a resemblance. However he was advertised as a cairn.
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I found Viszla rescues if you are looking to adopt. I can see some Cairn in his picture. How are you doing now, Judith?
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Not looking to adopt. We have 2 westie girls, 8 years old and 1 cairn schnauzer mix, almost 14. We are getting older and have mobility issues. But we’ve had many dogs throughout the years.
I am doing ok. A lot better than when I first found this group.
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You certainly have a big heart and love pets. That’s the only downside to loving our little darlings – they are only on loan to us, never for long enough. But I think the joys of sharing lives with them comes to outweigh the pain of parting. It does take time, talk and sympathy to find a place of gratitude, and we are here for you, Judith. You are a lovely, loving addition to our community and I hope you will extend your own kindness to others here who are healing. I am sending you and yours a {{BIG HUG}}💕Toni
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Judith posted a new activity comment 2 years, 5 months ago
I just hope and pray that even in his madness he knew how much we loved him… -
Judith posted a new activity comment 2 years, 5 months ago
Toni….in answer to your question about the service. We have been to this clinic before and they have been excellent. But on this night I felt they were callous. They have a room for pets that are leaving and on this night it was occupied. I understand that. But they put us in a room with no blanket or anything to make him comfortable. When they brought him to us he was still thrashing. They plopped him in my arms and said hold him. In the middle of our grief and trying to restrain him someone came in to collect payment. It was just not the warm sympathetic feeling we’ve had in the past.I understand that my feelings at the time made me less than understanding. I realize they were busy. But it felt like they just wanted us to be out of their way.
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Judith posted a new activity comment 2 years, 5 months ago
Thank you. I really miss him… -
Judith posted an update 2 years, 5 months ago
Thank you for the welcome! Losing Walker was the most difficult loss we have faced so far. He went from a placid dog to a raging bull and very difficult to restrain. But the experience was made worse by the fact that the service we received was less than comforting. I felt he was not treated with the dignity he deserved. I miss him so much. Friday would have been his 19th birthday. I was so excited to plan his birthday celebration. I was so sad all day.-
Judith, I am so sorry and sad with you, but also so happy for the many years you and Walker shared. I don’t understand your comments about “the service” you received and ask you to elaborate if you want. Was it about Walker’s end of life experience? I am very distressed along with you if that is the case. On Friday, Walker’s birthday, can you choose to think of 3 – 5 fun, funny and loving times you shared each year over your years together, to remember Walker and honor his life by being joyful for having him in your lives. You might want to write a birthday card for him, telling him all you feel and want to share, and if you can, write a note TO you FROM Walker with what you rhink he would want you to know. Judith, please let our community know how you are doing Friday, and any time you like. We understand the pain of parting and the joys we want to celebrate. Here is a {{BIG HUG}} for you. Toni
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Judith, I am so sorry for your loss of Walker 💔 -
Thank you. I really miss him…
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Toni….in answer to your question about the service. We have been to this clinic before and they have been excellent. But on this night I felt they were callous. They have a room for pets that are leaving and on this night it was occupied. I understand that. But they put us in a room with no blanket or anything to make him comfortable. When they brought him to us he was still thrashing. They plopped him in my arms and said hold him. In the middle of our grief and trying to restrain him someone came in to collect payment. It was just not the warm sympathetic feeling we’ve had in the past.
I understand that my feelings at the time made me less than understanding. I realize they were busy. But it felt like they just wanted us to be out of their way.
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That is so disturbing, Judith. That must have added to your distress beyond acceptance and I am just so sad and sorry you, Walker and your family had that experience. 💔A few times I have had to go to the hospital, not my vet, and they have a policy that you don’t need an apointment for euthansia, and you receive priority over other patients. They have always been kind, caring and patient, and I am sharing this in case it helps should you need euthanasia agian – you might check what your local hospitals offer. If you can set that aside, or push it behind, I hope you can recall the wonderful years Walker shared with you. I like to think of our time together as a ruler with each year being an inch. You enjoyed so many inches until the fraction at the end that was so hard. I hope that helps you somewhat in thinking of Walker. Judith, please keep sharing your feelings here. We’ll crawl through your grief with you. Toni
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I just hope and pray that even in his madness he knew how much we loved him…
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Never doubt Walker knew your love for him and that you were always doing what was best for him💕
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I know how difficult it makes having to make the decision to say goodbye is made by uncaring service. Twice now we have been hurried a long in making the decision and how much time I was given to say goodbye. One dog was put down before I could even get there to say goodbye. You obviously loved Walker very much and that he lived his best life with you. And always remember that between hello and goodbye there was so much love. Much PugLove and many PugHugs Angel Grunt-Grunt and Momma -
Thank you for your kind words. I know I am looking at it from my hearts point of view when I say he deserved better. But maybe I’m being unfair. Maybe they were very busy that night with other emergencies.
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Toni (7PM Eastern – the link to join is under “Events” on the right side of this page.)
Peace be with you.