grieving our pets

[waxnrope]

Thinking of you, holding her in your arms as she leaves for another place. May you find solace in her love of you, the funny memories, the love that you had for her. This is a hard thing to do. You did the right thing ... but it is oh-so-hard.

[CrankyOldGuy]

When they say a dog is man's best friend, it's easy to understand why. Losing your best friend is difficult. I am very sorry for your loss.

[Kelt]

I understand your pain at this time. I had to make the same journey with my close feline companion of 15 years 3 weeks ago. My thoughts are with you as you go through all of the losses that will show up over time. I'm sorry this is happening for you.

[Tommi]

(((((((((((((Softness and that newfie who will romp again))))))))))))

[Cowboi]

I am sorry for the loss of your Newfie.

[Softhearted]

I am so sorry for your loss. I recently lost a pet and I can totally understand the feeling. I will have you and newfie in my thoughts.

[DapperButch]

I have you in my thoughts, Softness. I'm so sorry for your loss.

[Rockinonahigh]

Softness so very sorry about this news,my heart goes out to both of you.

[Arwen]

Originally Posted by softness

Think of me at 5 PM EST. A wonderful dog will be crossing over. Sing your prayers so she will know we cared that she was part of us over here ....

That's a loving thing you did for your girl. It's hard. It leaves a hole in your heart where they were. I've been there. I'll be there again. Just like you. It's that promise we make to them--to take care of them.

Hugs. Just hugs.

[diamondrose]

Softness..

I send comforting thoughts to you during this hard time

No words. Sorry. You're in my thoughts.

[sylvie]

oh softness -

my heart is breaking for you.. ((((huggggz))))
it's not easy making the decision you made - but know you did the right thing for her and she's not suffering anymore.. find peace in the fact you've done all you could for her, and gave her all those wonderful years together..♥ she's with you & looking down on you, everyday hun.. and i know it's so difficult to lose your best friend..i've had to make that very same decision after 19 years..

sending you warmth, hugs & thoughts your way during your difficult time...
xoxox!

[Soft*Silver]

I want to thank all of you for sending such loving thoughts to me and my girl. I had to take a few days to collect myself. I wasnt in a good space. Many of you know that the past few years have been a really tough time for me. Story had literally been my life line more than a few times. She had pulled herself out of some health problems because she didnt want to leave me. She worried about me. In the end, as I was holding her, I had to promise her I would be ok. She had to promise me she would let go. The energy around us was intense. The vet had put my dogs down for two decades and knew my spiritual work and respected it. He waited for the moment. We both gave him the look.

When she was gone from her body I saw how ravaged her body had been. And I felt how clean her spirit was. I wept, from sorrow over losing her on this earth, from how hard this transition was, how painful our last month was together, how relieved I was to feel her within me, and how scared I was over how weak I felt. So I went and stayed somewhere so I could collect my thoughts and grieve. I prayed and stayed sober and rested and ate well and came home today. And when I came here, I wept, reading all of these wonderful posts and messages. Thank you. I needed to come home to this. Once again, the planet demonstrates what a community it truly is. A dog dies and people reach out to its owner. You guys get what she meant to me. She wasnt JUST a dog. She was my life. My angel. My love.

Thank you.

[Passionaria]

I'm sorry for the loss of your beloved friend, sending you love

[WingsOnFire]

{{{{{{{{{{{Softness}}}}}}}}}}}

My heart goes out to you. I know how much your baby meant to you. My ladybug is going to be 13 this year. I know that her time will one day come and it makes me savor every moment with her. She finally grew all her hair back from her infection last year. I was sure I was going to lose her then. She has proven to be a strong soul.

So I know ooohhh so much how you feel about your beloved Story. She was a blessing to you as you were to her. Your heart is so big and full of love.

Sending you peace and comfort.

Becca

[LeftWriteFemme]

[cinnamongrrl]

Originally Posted by LeftWriteFemme

So sorry for your loss...I know it's hard...even time can't heal some hurts...it just dulls it so we can go on...

[femmeInterrupted]

I'm currently loving the heck out my 6 year old Newfoundlander, named Piper. I adore her! It's my first Newfie, such a spectacular breed. Truly loving, magnificent creatures This thread made me think of the Lord Byron poem, written for his dog when he passed, also a Newf.


Epitaph to a Dog

Lord Byron

Near this Spot
are deposited the Remains of one
who possessed Beauty without Vanity,
Strength without Insolence,
Courage without Ferosity,
and all the virtues of Man without his Vices.

This praise, which would be unmeaning Flattery
if inscribed over human Ashes,
is but a just tribute to the Memory of
BOATSWAIN, a DOG,
who was born in Newfoundland May 1803
and died at Newstead Nov. 18, 1808.

When some proud Son of Man returns to Earth,
Unknown to Glory, but upheld by Birth,
The sculptor’s art exhausts the pomp of woe,
And storied urns record who rests below.
When all is done, upon the Tomb is seen,
Not what he was, but what he should have been.
But the poor Dog, in life the firmest friend,
The first to welcome, foremost to defend,
Whose honest heart is still his Master’s own,
Who labours, fights, lives, breathes for him alone,
Unhonoured falls, unnoticed all his worth,
Denied in heaven the Soul he held on earth –
While man, vain insect! hopes to be forgiven,
And claims himself a sole exclusive heaven.

Oh man! thou feeble tenant of an hour,
Debased by slavery, or corrupt by power –
Who knows thee well must quit thee with disgust,
Degraded mass of animated dust!
Thy love is lust, thy friendship all a cheat,
Thy tongue hypocrisy, thy heart deceit!
By nature vile, ennobled but by name,
Each kindred brute might bid thee blush for shame.
Ye, who behold perchance this simple urn,
Pass on – it honors none you wish to mourn.
To mark a friend’s remains these stones arise;
I never knew but one -- and here he lies.

[~ocean]

ty for sharing (((( femme ))))

[Soft*Silver]

oh Left....I am so sorry for your loss! I can still remember the deep sorrow over losing my girl I started this thread for. I still miss her. Once they are part of us, they never truly leave us when they are gone from this earth. They simply wait for us on that other side.

That might not comfort you at the moment, but know we love you and hold you in our cerebral and spiritual embrace.