Some days I don't think I will ever stop grieving.

[Irishonly]

I still miss every animal that has been in my life.

We lost Samson in February. He was my best boy. Sam's back legs were paralyzed so we modified a wheel chair so he could still go on walks and we had a harness for him to help him around the house. We walked every day at least twice and he had a fan club. Just today a woman came out and told me how much she missed seeing us.

I started decorating the house. At our house we have the Santa Claus dog, the Easter dog and whatever dog strikes my fancy. I pulled out Sam's stocking and cried again.

I think humans are lucky in that we have the ability to love many fur babies all through our lives. My husband and I are talking about getting another rescue after the holidays. We still have Ranger and Sweetie but they are getting older and I think maybe some young blood may be a good thing.

This is one of my favorite groups to visit. Most days my fingers will not allow me to type much but it always brightens my day to see all of the love in here.

[midnight]

1. I just had a conversation a few hours ago with a women who said after she lost her dog, it took two

more to fill up the loss. Our animals are precious friends... I love it that sam had a christmas stocking..

[Irishonly]

2. All of my fur babies have or had have stockings.

They all have ornaments. With the exception of Sam, all of my pet's stockings have been put away. All of the ornaments are put on the tree every year.

I had a conversation with a friend recently. She made the comment that she felt that it isn't fair because we have our animals for such a short time. I agreed with her on so many levels but when I think of what my animals have given me I have been the lucky one.

[Gregorian]

3. I still grieve. I'll always remember the night Dec. 21st 2006. The group on DU was there for me.

I'll always remember DU for that moment. I still find it hard to believe how they all were there for me. I lost Bart, my cat. My brother. We spent every hour of every day together for 11 years.

I think the term grieve has negative connotations that I don't like. It's not neurotic grieving. It's about the memory of true love. I can never stop grieving.

I just wish it didn't happen. But that's what makes us being here together so helpful. Knowing each of us has the loss somehow makes is a little more bearable.

[Irishonly]

5. I love the support you get here.

I think you are right about the term, grieve and I love your statement about the memory of true love. It is beautiful and describes it better than any thing I have read.

[grantcart]

4. Our Golden was just diagnosed with cancer.

The steroids are helping but I know its only a couple of months.

My Thai wife describes him in Thai as 'my four legged son'.

I was thinking about how much I will miss him and how much her pain will affect me.

Unfortunately I was backing my car up at the time.

Encountered a light pole in the parking lot that did not share any affection for pets whatsoever.

But no it doesn't bother me at all, I am tough.

<sniff>

[Irishonly]

6. And we will be here.

I will remember your dog when I light my candles. I have been lighting candles for any liing being that has been diagnosed with cancer since 1999.

I really wish I had great words of wisdom to give you. I can tell you I will be thinking of you every night. Dogs bring joy. When I remember my pets that have gone to the ridge I can smile through my tears.

I don't know where the emotions are so please imagine you are getting a great big hug.

[cliffordu]

7. Tell Champ I sez howdy.

[xchrom]

8. very shortly after my partner died -- i happened into 'the love of my life'.

sport -- a great big, black and white husky mix.

i'll never get over losing him.

he became my dad's best buddy -- a man in his eighties who would take that big dog out on walks when i was at work.
sport never acted out when my dad walked -- he was gentle as a lamb.

after sport passed on -- i had the vet come to the house -- i kept his ashes until my dad passed on.

sport and his little brother peewee{ a five lb yorkie} are buried w/ my dad.

[Irishonly]

9. Your story brought tears to my eyes

First, I am sorry about your partner and your dad. I lost both of my parents many years ago and I have often thought my daughter was robbed. She never got to know, let alone meet, either my mom or dad. I am also sorry to hear about your partner. Love taken away hurts but love always lives in your heart.

Sport was a wonderful dog. I wish people would be more like our dogs and I believe the world would be a better place. I believe they are so much wiser than us and see the world through love's eyes.

The vet came to our house also and I have his ashes. I will do the same for Ranger and Sweetie. I didn't know you could befor Sam and I have been astounded at how many animal lovers I know that have done the same. I bet your dad was thrilled to have Sport and PeeWee with him. Your story made my heart smile and cry all at once.

[kickysnana]

10. The Prophet Rod Serling said that you could tell the real heaven because pets were welcome there..

well at least old hunting dogs. My belief system is pretty open especially since we had a haunted balloon one time when my kids were in gradeschool. Rather than sitting in the corner like all other ballons it followed people around and moved itself from room to room, up AND downstairs, at night. I thought it might be one of my fur babies who passed on.

I agree about lucky to have fur babies.

[TorchTheWitch]

11. you never stop missing them

That's what love is.

This is my favorite group of all and I always wished it was a lot more busy. Maybe with DU3 it will be.

[Safetykitten]

12. I do not know how people do it. My deepest sympathies.

I will be coming up soon to where I will have to make a decision on my dog. I have no idea how I am going to make it without him. he has been my buddy for eight years. This will be the first time I have done this.

[Irishonly]

13. A Vet Gave Me Some Woderful Advice

We elected to have Sam be at home. When the vet came I was sobbing. She told me the most unselfish love you can ever show you pet is knowing when to let them go. It has been ten months and I still grieve.

Our pets live in our hearts forever.

[phylny]

14. After we put our first dog Kelly down, I was sobbing the day after.

I could "hear" her around the house, and then I'd remember, and then the tears would come.

My husband reminded me, and it helped, that Kelly lived a better life and was more loved than many people on Earth. It was true, and it did give me comfort.

[LiberalFighter]

15. It's only been 4 months since my first girl passed away.

It was totally unexpected. She appeared to have a seizure and within 30 minutes was gone. It was a shocker. She was only 9 years old.

I buried her out in the back yard by her favorite spot. Near the composter. I am able to see the spot from the window and be reminded of her.

About a month later I got another girl with similar traits and appearance. Not 100%. I needed another girl because my other girl appeared to need someone. She is nearly 15. Despite her age she can still be a spunky girl.

[trueblue2007]

16. we lost SOPHIE (our BLACK, "african american queen" & SNICKERS - our Maine Coon "Fishing Cat"

last year. Both kitties had cancer. had to take sophie to vet to have her put to sleep and snickers died in my arms.

now they are both IN CAT HEAVEN with Gracie who is Sophie's sister. I STILL CRY ALL THE TIME.

my 3 baby girls ANNIE, TAFFY & iNKY are wonderful but I miss Soph and Snicky so much


annie, taffy and inky......

(rescued girls.... inky was a feral baby cat when we got her last year) HERE ARE OUR GIRLS.... PICTURE TAKEN LAST CHRISTMAS