Toni Noel
@toni
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Dianne Kurtz posted an update 4 years, 5 months ago
Toni, I am so sorry to hear about your beautiful baby.I understand how you feel.Sending love and hugs.
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Cody posted a new activity comment 4 years, 5 months ago
I’m so sorry, Toni. Thinking about you today. You gave her such a great life over these past few years. 🤍 -
Cody posted a new activity comment 4 years, 5 months ago
It’s currently the first one on the homepage at faithfulfriends.com 🙂 -
Dana posted a new activity comment 4 years, 6 months ago
Thank you for the information, I figured it out finally. Went through all my posts, remembering with a smile. Grunt-Grunt sends her love. -
Dana posted a new activity comment 4 years, 6 months ago
Thank you for your kind words. Yes, i believe that her knowing what was happening that day was a gift to me. One that I treasure. Making her last da as special as I could was not only for her, but it was for me. It made what happened easier for me to take. When I lost Bear it was a surprise, I didn’t know that it was coming and couldn’t prepare for it. In fact I still have a problem with the way that day went down. I was working and sent Bear to the vet for the first time without me. My fiance took him. The vet told him that Bear was in excruciating pain and the only option was to put him down. It upset jim so much that he let the vet push him into putting him down right there and then. Before I was notified or was given the chance to say wait at least until I get there. I was told about it after the fact, after he’d been put down. I still harbor ill feelings towards him for this fact. Bear was MY world. The only reason I’m alive today, and I was denied the chance to be there… -
Cody posted a new activity comment 4 years, 6 months ago
You can see all of your posts by going to your profile (click your name) or click the person w/ gear icon at the top right of the page if you’re on a computer -
Dana posted a new activity comment 4 years, 6 months ago
I’m having trouble doing this, I’ve been wanting to re-read my earlier posts, but am unable to do so. Am I doing something wrong? Or are they too old? Toni please help if you can. Thanks. -
Dana posted a new activity comment 4 years, 6 months ago
Opening your heart and life to another kitty will probably be very therapeutic for you. I know that doing so has helped heal my broken heart twice now. Just remember that you’re not replacing your furbaby, nothing can do that. I hope that your search goes well and that you find your next kitty soon. I have faith that you’ll be able to be happy again with your new love. Good luck. -
Dana posted a new activity comment 4 years, 6 months ago
That’s ok Tani, I’ve posted on 3 different occasions and other than Toni I haven’t received received any response. But I posted anyway because it is theraputic for me to write about my animals. Maybe my posts are just too long. But I’ve got a lot to say, and Toni does respond to me. -
Dana posted an update 4 years, 6 months ago
The 11th of February was 3yrs since I lost my Ladiebug. That was such a hard day, letting her go broke my soul. She had mammary cancer that had spread to her lungs and heart. This made it hard for her to breathe and she’d become lethargic due to her heart. But even so every morning about 5am she’d wake us up for her walk if we weren’t already up. Our walks got shorter and slower at the end, but she still got so excited to go. I knew that the cancer was really starting to affect her, but she stayed this beautiful, happy girl till the end. Her last was spent doing all her favorite things. After her walk I made her a special breakfast of chicken with strawberries, blueberries, cheese and pumpkin. After which she and I shared a bowl of her favorite cereal, Captain Crunch with crunch berries, bite for bite. And of course she finished off the leftover milk. I then took a washcloth and wiped her fur down and gave her a thorough brushing. Then I sat on the floor next to her and gave her a very long, gentle massage from head to tail. Halfway through she leaned over putting her full weight on me with a soft grruufffft escaping as she collapsed into my arms. We layed on her bed and took a nap together for about an hour or so. I wrapped her up in my arms, holding her with my head on her chest I listened to her heartbeating so strong. We spent some time out in the yard where she made her rounds, sniffing everything throughly, as if she knew this was to be her last time doing it. I believe that she knew that it was her last day here with me, in the place she’d come to love. For lunch she had roast beef, cottage cheese and King’s Hawaiian dinner rolls. (She loved all bread, but those were her favorite and I always shared them with her bite for bite) and for dessert she got a big bowl of fresh whipped cream. We cuddled on the couch and watched Homeward Bound, her favorite movie and napped until a few friends and their dogs came by to say goodbye. She was lavished with…[Read more]
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Dana, I had to take a day or so to reply to your absolutely moving, heartfelt, loving tribute to Ladiebug. You have a talent for story sharing that is touching and inspirational. There is always pain in parting, but knowing Ladiebug was ready to find peace and relief was a gift back to you, do you think, for the kindness, caring and love you shared. I hope you find it comforting to share with us – we find comfort in knowing others in our community understand and truly care for one another. If you like, your tribute can be part of a lasting Memorial for Ladiebug: https://www.faithfulfriends.com/memorials/
It’s also so very thoughtful of you Dana, to reach out to others with your kind and caring words of encouragement and sympathy. I am glad you are friend of Faithful Friends, and look forward to hearing more from you, and about Grunt-Grunt :-). {{BIG HUGS}}. Toni -
Thank you for your kind words. Yes, i believe that her knowing what was happening that day was a gift to me. One that I treasure. Making her last da as special as I could was not only for her, but it was for me. It made what happened easier for me to take. When I lost Bear it was a surprise, I didn’t know that it was coming and couldn’t prepare for it. In fact I still have a problem with the way that day went down. I was working and sent Bear to the vet for the first time without me. My fiance took him. The vet told him that Bear was in excruciating pain and the only option was to put him down. It upset jim so much that he let the vet push him into putting him down right there and then. Before I was notified or was given the chance to say wait at least until I get there. I was told about it after the fact, after he’d been put down. I still harbor ill feelings towards him for this fact. Bear was MY world. The only reason I’m alive today, and I was denied the chance to be there…
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Dana, I’ll answer your question first: Click your name and your entire thread will come up. You can click anyone’s name to do that. You can Search by pet or human name in the Search bar at the upper right of this page to find someone.
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Thank you for the information, I figured it out finally. Went through all my posts, remembering with a smile. Grunt-Grunt sends her love.
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You are so sweet, Dana 🙂
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Grunt-Grunt passed away almost 7 mo ago. not doing well at all.
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Dana, I am so sorry for your loss of Grunt- Grunt 😞 Reading your post had me in tears. You went through so much and you did the best for her. I am heartbroken for you. I lost my boy 6 months ago and I am still not doing well, so I understand what you’re going through.
Sending you hugs. Peace be with you 😞 💔
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Dana posted a new activity comment 4 years, 6 months ago
I’m so sorry that you’re dealing with this loss. I’m sure that it is very hard on Trixi being without Leo. It’s good that you take her with you more. She really needs your extra attention right now. And it’s good that you have her to lean on as well. Animals grieve just like we do. Leo was absolutely adorable. Sending you prayers and healing thoughts. Can you post a picture of Trixi too? Sending her loving schritches. -
Dana posted a new activity comment 4 years, 6 months ago
Welcome Sondra. You’ll find caring support here. It’s a wonderful community. I’m so sorry that you’re dealing with the loss of a beloved pet. Please remember that between hello and goodbye there was so much love. Healing thoughts and hugs to you. Please tell me more about Pearl. Do you have pictures? I’d love to see them. -
Dana posted a new activity comment 4 years, 6 months ago
Sending you positive thoughts for Scarlet to come home to you. The not knowing is torture, I know. Hugs to comfort you during this difficult time. 🥺🐾 -
Dana posted a new activity comment 4 years, 6 months ago
What a beautiful boy he is. He has such an intense look on his face. I bet he’s a joy to play with. I miss having a big dog around. They’re so much fun. Give him schritches for me. -
Dianne Kurtz posted an update 4 years, 6 months ago
I am doing well.I have to.Yes I miss my sweet mama cat,but she is in a much better place now.
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I am so happy to hear this, Dianne. I saw my beauty this morning, but not since, Every day I expect I won’t, but so far she eventually wakes up and we snuggle and love together, but she’s not doing too well. I’m where you were with George – evaluating when it’s just not fun or comfortable being her, and it’s in her best interest to help her pass peacefully. It sure is tough. Glad you are doing better – that encourages us all.
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Cody posted a new activity comment 4 years, 6 months ago
These are great photos of Renzo! -
Cody posted a new activity comment 4 years, 6 months ago
Someone is comfortable! -
Dana posted an update 4 years, 6 months ago
The first 3 pictures are of my baby Bear, my soulmutt that I wrote about earlier. He was so handsome. He was Queensland Blue Healer and Flat Coated Retriever, 105lbs of sweetheart. The last 2 pictures are of my Black Lab mix Ladiebug. She is the dogI saw with Bear for 2 weeks after he passed away. When I would be outside in the yard alone, working with my flowers and crying because I missed Bear so much I would hear his bark and as I\’d look up I\’d see him coming down the street next to our house and he had another dog with him that looked almost exactly like him, but was smaller and for some reason I knew it was a female. (who I called Stella) anyway they would turn the corner towards our house and then fade away about the time they got to the driveway gates. This went on everyday for 2 weeks, then stopped and I eventually let the other dog fade to the back of my mind. Then 8 months later on the night before my 50th birthday my fiance and I both dreamed about seeing Bear sitting in front of the local shelter. In the morning we told each other about our dreams and decided that it was Bear telling us it was time to adopt a new dog, and since it was my birthday, the start of a new year, and a new decade it had to be that day. Well we went to the shelter and I told them we were looking for a large, senior dog. We didn\’t care what breed, male or female. Just large and senior because no one wants to give big dogs or senior dogs a chance. We were told that there was only one in the whole shelter a black lab mix, but she was at an adoption event across town. Now this didn\’t click with the dog I\’d seen with Bear at the time, but my fiance quickly said that we\’d take her, sight unseen. Well we drove across town to get her but they\’d already left so back across town we drove. As we sat in the meet and greet area I saw Bear out of the corner of my eye and knew we were doing the right thing. When they brought Ladiebug into the area and I saw her for the first time I hit my knees, tears rolling down my cheeks as I recognized her as the dog I\’d seen with Bear for those 2 weeks. I wrapped my arms around her neck and buried my face in the soft fur of her neck. Then I showed the girls a picture of Bear, and they were amazed at how much they looked alike. She was about 9yrs old, had been a stray, had a little trouble seeing, her teeth were worn down and a couple were broken off. She was very calm, timid, they said afraid except for with us. She\’d been there for almost 3mo and no one had even looked at her, and she was beautiful, very thin, she only weighed 40lbs, had kennel cough, worms and an ear infection. We named her Ladiebug because that\’s what my grandmother called me as a child and we got her on my birthday, starting a new year, a new decade for me and a new life for her. we celebrated her birthday with mine. It was painfully obvious that she\’d been abused by someone pretty bad. You couldn\’t raise your hand or voice without her wincing, she wouldn\’t eat until we were out of the room, but he had to keep one of us within her sight at all times the rest of the time. She didn\’t make any noise for the first week, until on a walk and this weird guy walked too close to me and she moved between us and let out with a growl that had to have come from the tips of her toes. Then she was in the yard and saw him walking too close to her fence and she barked, then looked back at me as if to ask if it was ok, and I told her it was. She was a gentle, sweet soul who you couldn\’t help but love. Every morning when I\’d get myself a big bowl of cereal and sit down she\’ sit iin front of me and we\’d share the bowl, bite for bite. We used to share Kings Hawaiian rolls the same way, And I used to give her what I called slow gentle lovins, where I\’d rub and massage her entire body gently, slowly taking an hour or more and she\’d just fall over against me letting out a quiet \”urf\” as she did, and again here and there through out the session. We did this at least twice a day at first. More often after we found out she had mammary cancer, and it became more advanced. That\’s why we lost her. We found out she had it when we got her, and she was with us 2mo and 9 days shy of 2yrs. Not nearly long enough, but at least we knew that she knew she was loved during her last days. She was happy during her time with us. She used to lay on her side and rub her head ack and forth on it\’s side letting out an \”eeerrrruurrr\” for sometimes up to 5 mins at a time, her tail just wagging. It was 13 days after we lost her on 2-11-19 that I rescued Grunt-Grunt. My mom said that Ladiebug crossed over because she knew Grunt-Grunt was going to need a home. Somehow I believe that. God how I miss her!!! It took me 6mo to eat cereal again. I love you little girl!-
Oh Dana, what a lovely, touching, funny, inspiring tribute to Bear and Ladiebug. I can see you sharing cereal and rolls, relate to the full-body massages, and like you, adopted an old black rescue (a cat though). I especially like the energetic connections you have with your beloved furry friends – there is no doubt in my mind it is real and guides us. Thank you for sharing your stories and feelings with us. Will Grunt-Grunt be in your wedding party? We would love to hear about that, and see pictures. (We have some formal attire): https://www.faithfulfriends.com/shop/frisco-formal-dog-wedding-dress/
https://www.faithfulfriends.com/shop/frisco-formal-dog-cat-tuxedo-black/
Dana, I hope you continue to share with us, and open your home and heart to other loves. Please share a big, warm hug with Grunt-Grunt from me {{HUGS}}. Toni
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Dianne Kurtz posted an update 4 years, 6 months ago
I am slowly getting better from mama cat’s passing.I always visit her where I buried her.
To all the pet parents who have lost a beloved fur baby,I am sorry for your loss.-
This is so good to hear, Dianne. It does take time to heal and I am glad you are updating us. You are so kind to share your sympathies with others. It means so much to know we’re not alone in grief, and recovery. Stay well, and in touch. Toni
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Cody posted an update 4 years, 6 months ago
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