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Valerie posted an update 5 years, 4 months ago
Hi. I\’m really having a terrible time with this loss. Sounds terrible but I never felt this much pain when I lost my mom or other family. I know it just doesn\’t make sense to most people. I rescued patches mommy not knowing she was pregnant at 7 months old 😳. We did it though they were all great pups and got them all great forever homes. I just couldn\’t let patch go cause so many health problems. She was born dead and the battle insured. I wouldn\’t change one thing. The little girl was a fighter and I wasn\’t giving up either! She died 3 more x and vet said the 4th she wouldn\’t make it. We did 2 more years but then it was time to let her be at peace. Made it almost 10 years but I felt like I was giving up on her and killing her. My head knows better but my heart 💔-
Valerie, Thank You for saying what I have been thinking, and didn’t know how to say it. Yes, the pain of losing a parent or human friend is devastating, but the death of a beloved pet is more than brutal – it is almost a loss at the cellular level. My mother died of ALS which is one of the cruelest diseases. When she passed it was a relief and release for her, and I miss her to this day, and will every day. But, that is the natural progression – our elders are supposed to proceed us. With our pets, even though we know intellectually, they are only on loan to us, they are always our babies and saying goodbye is never a “good” bye…it is a heart break. I truly get it, as do all of us here in the community. I have tears for you and really hope you will stay with us with your honest and sincere feelings. It is why we are here. We understand and embrace you. I am sending you a HUG. Toni -
I know how you feel I just lost my little girl Mindy last month and it still hurts really bad I had her cremated so she would be with me always so my heart goes out to you I’m sending hugs your way they always leave paw prints on our hearts
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Ty and I’m so sorry your baby crossed bridge 😭 hopefully ours and so many others playing happily together 🦋💞. I got to find peace somehow. My eyes are basically swollen shut fro being such a baby!
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My eyes are swollen a lot to my friend I have to find peace to but its hard right now I am going to rescue a little dog again because I know my little Mindy would want me to give love to another like I did her when I’m ready I will
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Patchy was not only the love of my love life shew was a registered ESA. She got the same in return. How old was your baby? Can you send me pic? I hope you get to the point you’ll rescue another fur baby in remembrance of your Mindy 💞 I’m looking but not to replace. Never ever happen but maybe fill the void a little.
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I just don’t believe in breeders when so many need homes. Even at that I get totally disgusted because the $ seems so much more important than a forever loving home. Plus I’ve been judged because I live in an efficiency rather than a mansion. What the hell has that got to do with love, please 😱
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Dear Valerie. So many things you bring up: Loving does not have anything to do with environment or life style. It’s the size of the heart, not the house, that matters. Adopting is always a lovely, caring thing to do. Everyone has a purpose. Each animal is a special love, never meant to “replace” another. It’s hard to re-open your heart and home after the devastating pain of losing a beloved pet, but you are very generous to re-open yours to a new love. It is generous, thoughtful and kind of you to extend your sympathy and encouragement to others in our community who are also hurting – it’s why we are here – to support one another with kindness and understanding. Thank you for your sharing, and caring. Let us know if you adopt a new love, and let us know how you are doing.
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