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80. I feel the pain and love in your post

Tue Jun 30, 2026, 12:21 AM

16 hrs ago

And I'm so sorry, LC. I've lost so many cats through the years as well as a border collie and a most excellent leonburgher... the latter on xmas day 10 years ago. As he was a helper companion the loss was truly acute.

A couple of decades ago I had several rescues who found me. They were all about the same age and they're all approaching the age where I'll lose one right after another. I have no idea how I'll live thru it. It will tear me to pieces. I love these babies so very much.

I'm just an old woman now, contemplating my own mortality and not handling it so well, IMO. What was the point and did I pass muster? As a Vietnam veteran did i still stay true to my humane nature? What comes next... a grand new adventure or simple nothingness? These are things that occupy my mind, even as I make sure any of my babies who survive me are taken care of. But gods LC, I so feel your pain and loss.please be kind to yourself and know how very dear you are to those of us here. Many hugs...

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I don't know what to do. [View all] LuckyCharms 22 hrs ago OP

So sorry... regnaD kciN 22 hrs ago #1

You are not alone. We have all had devastating hurts and we can empathize with you. alwaysinasnit 22 hrs ago #2

This message was self-deleted by its author coprolite 18 hrs ago #68

I'm Very Sorry About This, LuckyCharms. That is a Lot to Go Through, Male, Female, Adult, or Child. The Roux Comes First 22 hrs ago #3

Dearest Lucky Niagara 22 hrs ago #4

Grief will always come out Easterncedar 22 hrs ago #5

I'm so sorry for your pain, Lucky Charms. But I am so glad that you've been part of my life erronis 22 hrs ago #6

The best thing about life is that it's short. Haggard Celine 22 hrs ago #7

Our pets are family surfered 22 hrs ago #8

All i have to offer you is a cyber 🫂 mwmisses4289 22 hrs ago #9

I hpoe you can keep him as pain free as mtairyguy 22 hrs ago #10

Gladly LuckyCharms, JMCKUSICK 22 hrs ago #11

In the words of Hunter S. Thompson... SergeStorms 22 hrs ago #12

I don't know any details on you, your dog, and your dog's health. RockCreek 22 hrs ago #13

We love you so much, LC. I wish I could do something to ease your pain. littlemissmartypants 22 hrs ago #14

We can hear your pain thru your words and as the others have said, we send our deepest sadness for you Deuxcents 22 hrs ago #15

Trauma Is Cumulative FrankTC 22 hrs ago #16

Grief is debilitating but don't try to man up Keepthesoulalive 22 hrs ago #17

I hear you. Silver Gaia 22 hrs ago #18

Lucky, you're a god man..I've seen it many times in your posts.. mountain grammy 21 hrs ago #19

I'm sorry to hear your sad news Marthe48 21 hrs ago #20

with the elder gen gone in my family , my middle sis and i feel empty AllaN01Bear 21 hrs ago #21

I am sorry you are experiencing this pain. I send love to you and your, good boy. ShazamIam 21 hrs ago #22

Prayers said for your good boy. hamsterjill 21 hrs ago #23

My Dad died in 2014. Eko 21 hrs ago #24

Your good boy is part of you, maybe even a big part of you FakeNoose 21 hrs ago #25

You go ahead and 'dump' away. OldBaldy1701E 21 hrs ago #26

In the same plane of existence... MiHale 21 hrs ago #27

Lucky, I am in your corner, all of us are. Prairie_Seagull 21 hrs ago #28

I'm so sorry you're going through this. It's always hard to lose a loved one, furry or not. chowder66 21 hrs ago #29

I HATE that our furbabies have such a short lifespan... buzzycrumbhunger 21 hrs ago #30

This part of part of our life sucks, LC. OAITW r.2.0 21 hrs ago #31

Oh sweet Lucky Unwind Your Mind 21 hrs ago #32

🥰 ♥️ 🥰 ♥️ 🥰 ♥️ a kennedy 21 hrs ago #33

Hugs to you. I hope sharing your pain and sorrow helps you. We all will help by listening and hugs. Srkdqltr 21 hrs ago #34

First, I prayed for you and your 'good boy'. Joinfortmill 21 hrs ago #35

I think you have this right. LuckyCharms 19 hrs ago #60

I understand. Very similar experiences and emotions. Very painful. Evolve Dammit 21 hrs ago #36

emotions need to be felt Kali 21 hrs ago #37

Holding you in my heart. You are NOT alone, many of us do understand. n/t TygrBright 20 hrs ago #38

I'm with you... S/V Loner 20 hrs ago #39

I'm so sorry. Trauma is hard to deal with Phoenix61 20 hrs ago #40

Please Google "can a dog's hind legs weaken from B 12 deficiency?" xuplate 20 hrs ago #41

My dog lost strength in her hind quarters due to... Trueblue Texan 3 hrs ago #98

You are not weak. It takes strength to let yourself feel and care for others the way you do. MLAA 20 hrs ago #42

Previous profession... SuzyandPuffpuff 20 hrs ago #43

Hang in there LC. NoMoreRepugs 20 hrs ago #44

You're not weak, Lucky. You're strong, and caring, and because you care, saying goodbye to loved highplainsdem 20 hrs ago #45

I have lent an ear...listened. sprinkleeninow 20 hrs ago #46

Hopefully by purging and expressing, you're healing yourself. SleeplessinSoCal 20 hrs ago #47

I feel all your pain and pray that The Universe gives you the strength to weather LoisB 20 hrs ago #48

Simple reply fxp1956 20 hrs ago #49

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We have an obligation to the companion animals we have invited to share our lives. pat_k 20 hrs ago #50

Since the pandemic... LuckyCharms 19 hrs ago #51

My partner and I spent a long night "camped" on our living room floor with our K.D. on her last night. pat_k 19 hrs ago #61

My wife is sleeping on the couch tonight... LuckyCharms 19 hrs ago #65

May you all find connection and some peace tonight. pat_k 18 hrs ago #70

We lost 2 senior labs within days of each other a couple of years ago - TBF 19 hrs ago #52

My wonderful Lucky UpInArms 19 hrs ago #53

Sometimes... LuckyCharms 19 hrs ago #58

Loosing my 17 year old baby a year after my Dad BigmanPigman 19 hrs ago #54

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Yes, I'll do that. BigmanPigman 7 hrs ago #90

I hear ya.. Permanut 19 hrs ago #55

34 years for me... LuckyCharms 19 hrs ago #66

I'm so glad EuterpeThelo 11 hrs ago #85

I'm so sorry. I have no suggestions, just a sincere wish you find some relief Scrivener7 19 hrs ago #56

I'm so sorry for your pain annielion 19 hrs ago #57

I hear and see you Lifeafter70 19 hrs ago #59

Sending you my Faux pas 19 hrs ago #62

I'm so sorry. Knowing that life is HARD when people actually care about people and animals and life on earth doesn't Exp 19 hrs ago #63

I'm both sorry and I completely understand cate94 19 hrs ago #64

Keep on doing your best, amigo JoseBalow 19 hrs ago #67

Sorry to hear you are loosing another member of your family coprolite 18 hrs ago #69

My dear sweet LuckyCharms , I will continue to keep you in my rosary prayers. . Love, debm55 debm55 18 hrs ago #71

Life is by no means fair or easy. Take it easy on yourself because you have given it your all . waterwatcher123 18 hrs ago #72

You don't have to know what to do. Tanuki 17 hrs ago #73

Big hugs, and a shoulder to cry on for you, Lucky Bayard 17 hrs ago #74

Listen, LuckyCharms. yardwork 16 hrs ago #75

I am saying a prayer for you... Trueblue Texan 16 hrs ago #76

My heart goes out to you orangecrush 16 hrs ago #78

I don't really know you aside from your posts but.. BlueSpot 16 hrs ago #79

I feel the pain and love in your post slightlv 16 hrs ago #80

I'm ao sorry, Lucky Charms. HeartsCanHope 15 hrs ago #81

Just love him. Figarosmom 14 hrs ago #82

🙏 demosincebirth 13 hrs ago #83

I'd suggest Walkin' Wheels pet wheelchairs or something similar for him but it sounds like blue_jay 12 hrs ago #84

Trauma and reliving trauma Laurelin 8 hrs ago #86

Prayers going out NewLarry 8 hrs ago #87

Your blubbering is taking it like a good man TexLaProgressive 7 hrs ago #88

Dear, dear LuckyCharms Erda 7 hrs ago #89

God bless you and your beloved pup. The Human Condition is a..... ColoringFool 5 hrs ago #91

(((hugs))) samnsara 5 hrs ago #92

Love you, Lucky. Harker 5 hrs ago #93

Love you too, Harker. LuckyCharms 5 hrs ago #94

I'm sorry, but I can only manage thoughts of your Good Boy in small bursts. BobTheSubgenius 3 hrs ago #95

Lucky, You are absolutely WhiteTara 3 hrs ago #96

I'm so sorry about Tashi... LuckyCharms 2 hrs ago #99

I'm so sorry. area51 3 hrs ago #97

It's never too late for therapy. ShazzieB 1 hr ago #101