I hope you feel better Dan. My prayers are with you, your wife, and in laws, and your family as well.
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so sorry to hear that dan :( it has been a difficult year for pets this year, so it seems. a couple of my friends lost their beloved pets this year, and ive been there for them when they weer inconsolable about their loss.
i cant imagine losing one of my little ones, but i know the day will come someday. and i will be a huge wreck. my biggest fear is my cat simi (will be 16 on halloween) will die while im abroad. she has lost her buddy (mom moved- and siamese cats get very attatched to one person) this year, lost my sister years ago (she was my sisters cat) and now i would be leaving her. she doesnt know when im coming back or if im coming back at all. i fear she will be heartbroken. mistey would be too, since i have always been her buddy, and shes my baby. if simi goes (mistey has known simi her whole life) she will be a mess, and im worried i would lose her too as a result of heartbreak. my cats have dealt with a lot in the past year, and i dont know howm uch more they can take with all this confusion. they will be in good hands while im gone, my dad has taken to simi (hes known simi as long as i have, mistey was an addition when i lived at my moms) and i know he will take care of them. i just hope they know that i will be there for them when i come back.
they are in good health, for their ages, but i still worry...
anyway, sorry to rant like this, again, i wish there was somethign i could say to help the pain go away. i wish you the best.
i cant imagine losing one of my little ones, but i know the day will come someday. and i will be a huge wreck. my biggest fear is my cat simi (will be 16 on halloween) will die while im abroad. she has lost her buddy (mom moved- and siamese cats get very attatched to one person) this year, lost my sister years ago (she was my sisters cat) and now i would be leaving her. she doesnt know when im coming back or if im coming back at all. i fear she will be heartbroken. mistey would be too, since i have always been her buddy, and shes my baby. if simi goes (mistey has known simi her whole life) she will be a mess, and im worried i would lose her too as a result of heartbreak. my cats have dealt with a lot in the past year, and i dont know howm uch more they can take with all this confusion. they will be in good hands while im gone, my dad has taken to simi (hes known simi as long as i have, mistey was an addition when i lived at my moms) and i know he will take care of them. i just hope they know that i will be there for them when i come back.
they are in good health, for their ages, but i still worry...
anyway, sorry to rant like this, again, i wish there was somethign i could say to help the pain go away. i wish you the best.
I'm very sorry to hear that you & your family are going through that. My mom had to put her dog down about 5 weeks ago. He has a sister living w/ them as well. She has been very melancholy since then. Jamie had a very tumultuous life, albeit a happy one. He was born blind. He & his sister Lilly, who was born perfectly healthy were rescued by my mother back in 2001. The two of them have been spoiled ever since. Jamie also developed epilepsy a few years ago & would have violent sezures now & then. Latey, he was having more & more problems including bladder & kidney failure. Finally a tumor was discovered & he deteriorated quickly. An operation was performed & things seemed to get better. But then there was another blockage & he wasn't able to endure another surgery. He was in a great deal of pain & a decision had to be made. It was very sad to say the least. We went & bought a heavy duty locker box & lined it w/ blankets. We wrapped him in his favorite comforter & toys & berried him out in the field on my mothers farm. He is there w/ her cat, Sweet Pea, and another dog, an Irish Wolfhound, Jack. His was a much sadder story especially for me, so I will refrain from rehashing that nightmare.
I hope everyone in your family begins to move forward & doesn't grieve for very long. Iknow its easier said than done.
I hope everyone in your family begins to move forward & doesn't grieve for very long. Iknow its easier said than done.
I'm sorry Dan, that's too bad to hear and thinking about it makes me think of Twister a lot. The love a pet gives you makes you love them so much as a family member.
Just keep the good thoughts with you, and my condolences to you, katie and your inlaws
Just keep the good thoughts with you, and my condolences to you, katie and your inlaws
Aw, I'm so sorry Dan. Try to remember the good times.
I am so sorry to hear about this. As someone who unexpectedly lost two pets within months of each other, I more than understand the inconsolable tears and pain you mention. The emptiness will linger for a long while but knowing there would be no cure or relief for this precious pup will eventually bring you some peace with the outcome. It was the same for my two. One, only 9, had lymphoma and truly suffered while I remained in denial. He's at peace now, no longer confused or in pain. The other, 13 and healthy all her life, had minor surgery but died from kidney failure due to the anesthesia. Guilt still twists my heart.
I don't know if this will help you or anyone else in your family who is feeling the pain of loss, but after the loss of my two, my daughter and I started volunteering at a local animal shelter. We've been there for a year and a half now. While it will never change what happened or truly erase the pain, it certainly helps to know we're doing something positive for animals less fortunate than the ones who shared our home.
My thoughts are with you but I'm glad to hear you already hoping to look back at happy times and allow those to fill your heart.
I don't know if this will help you or anyone else in your family who is feeling the pain of loss, but after the loss of my two, my daughter and I started volunteering at a local animal shelter. We've been there for a year and a half now. While it will never change what happened or truly erase the pain, it certainly helps to know we're doing something positive for animals less fortunate than the ones who shared our home.
My thoughts are with you but I'm glad to hear you already hoping to look back at happy times and allow those to fill your heart.
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I am so sorry to hear about this. As someone who unexpectedly lost two pets within months of each other, I more than understand the inconsolable tears and pain you mention. The emptiness will linger for a long while but knowing there would be no cure or relief for this precious pup will eventually bring you some peace with the outcome. It was the same for my two. One, only 9, had lymphoma and truly suffered while I remained in denial. He's at peace now, no longer confused or in pain. The other, 13 and healthy all her life, had minor surgery but died from kidney failure due to the anesthesia. Guilt still twists my heart.
I don't know if this will help you or anyone else in your family who is feeling the pain of loss, but after the loss of my two, my daughter and I started volunteering at a local animal shelter. We've been there for a year and a half now. While it will never change what happened or truly erase the pain, it certainly helps to know we're doing something positive for animals less fortunate than the ones who shared our home.
My thoughts are with you but I'm glad to hear you already hoping to look back at happy times and allow those to fill your heart.
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Anyway, Dan I'm so sorry for your loss. I know how much I enjoy talking about our pets with especially you and Janet. It's never an easy thing and sometimes I wonder if I should ever even have my furkids bc the loss is so hard, but the joy they bring you is worth it. You loved her and gave her a wonderful life. She will be watching over both of you. I'll be thinking of you during this difficult time. :)
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I am so sorry to hear about this. As someone who unexpectedly lost two pets within months of each other, I more than understand the inconsolable tears and pain you mention. The emptiness will linger for a long while but knowing there would be no cure or relief for this precious pup will eventually bring you some peace with the outcome. It was the same for my two. One, only 9, had lymphoma and truly suffered while I remained in denial. He's at peace now, no longer confused or in pain. The other, 13 and healthy all her life, had minor surgery but died from kidney failure due to the anesthesia. Guilt still twists my heart.
I don't know if this will help you or anyone else in your family who is feeling the pain of loss, but after the loss of my two, my daughter and I started volunteering at a local animal shelter. We've been there for a year and a half now. While it will never change what happened or truly erase the pain, it certainly helps to know we're doing something positive for animals less fortunate than the ones who shared our home.
My thoughts are with you but I'm glad to hear you already hoping to look back at happy times and allow those to fill your heart.
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[b]My reply button is gone from my screen, has been for a few days so I've got to quote someone to reply...
Anyway, Dan I'm so sorry for your loss. I know how much I enjoy talking about our pets with especially you and Janet. It's never an easy thing and sometimes I wonder if I should ever even have my furkids bc the loss is so hard, but the joy they bring you is worth it. You loved her and gave her a wonderful life. She will be watching over both of you. I'll be thinking of you during this difficult time. :)
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I know how hard it is to loose a pet. When I was 8 we moved to Germany and I had to leave my rabbit, Clover, behind. I never saw him again and now he's dead. I really feel sorry for you.