Posted on 09/13/2013 4:07:25 PM PDT by Toespi
I’m so sorry for your loss. I know what it is like, I lost a cat both in 2011 (G.W) and 2012 (Whitey). They were the kittens to my cat Spunky, who had a third kitten, Greystone, we lost in 2006. Out of the family, we only have the mother left, Spunky, but she has an adopted son, Rascal, we got in 2007. Still they are hard to lose and harder to let go, but remember, they still love you and any other pets you get, you love the old ones through them. One day, you will see them again, read the poem, “The Rainbow Bridge.”
we have two weiners and take in rescues all the time.
my wife usually finds a home for them in a few months.
Take care of a rescue weiner to bridge the loss.
they are so funny and loyal.
Animals live in a natural state of grace with God. They do not sin and when they die they go straight to God in heaven. He made each and every one of them and does not wish to lose them either. You will see your little buddy again. You will both be in the same spiritually beautiful house that God has created for all of his creatures, both 2 legged and 4 legged. God created your dog and loves your dog just as much as you do and He wants eternity for both of you.
I’m sorry for your loss. The grief that I felt when I lost my dog three years ago and my cat this past year was painful. People who don’t have animals may not understand this, but they truly are members of the family. I believe that animals do go to Heaven, and I believe we’ll see them again someday. I take comfort in believing that my animals are happy, healthy, and in a place much better.
Laz, when you were going through your grief of Cathy, I read everything you wrote. I knew I was facing the loss of my tough little guy, Max, the greatest, strongest little man on earth, he literally lived to protect and love me. You guys are all the best, and I knew all the words would comfort me, but your thoughts when Cathy died echo for me.
If it should be that I grow frail and weak,
And pain should keep me from my sleep,
Then you must do what must done,
For this last battle can’t be won.
You will be sad - I understand,
Don’t let your grief then stay your hand,
For this day, more than the rest,
Your love and friendship will stand the test.
We’ve had so many happy years,
What is to come – can have no fears,
You’d not want me to suffer so,
When the time comes, please let me go.
Take me where my needs they’ll tend,
Only stay with me until the end,
And hold me firm and speak to me,
Until my eyes no longer see.
Finally in time you too will see,
It is kindness you do to me,
Although my tail its last has waved,
From pain and suffering I’ve been saved.
Don’t grieve that it should be you
Who has to decide this thing to do,
We’ve been so close, we two those years,
Don’t let your heart hold any tears.
Losing a pet always hurts, especially after 15 years.
I am so sorry.
I’m so sorry Toespi.
Go Go just let me know that Maxwell arrived safe and sound and he is making many friends on his first day away from home. All is well and he can’t wait til you meet again.
Best wishes and condolences. My wife and I have had to say goodbye to a few aging labs over the years and it always hurts for awhile. A sure sign of the amazing quality they have brought to our lives.
Sorry.
I am grieving for losses of my own, and reading about yours brings them right up fresh all over again.
Rescuing another dog will help with the immediate pain, but will never take that special place in your heart, which will always miss and mourn the ones who have loved you, and who you have loved.
I am 70 years old, and still miss my very first dog, who was killed when I was 7 years old.
I’m so sorry.
Maxwell is in a wonderful place, under the watchful eye of a loving God.
May God bless you and your Family for now and forever.
I am so sorry for your loss. RIP Maxwell
I thank God for all of these wonderful posts from the FreeRepublic Community!
I know that there are people who think that people who get sappy about animals are crazy, but IMO, you can’t get unconditional love like that from any human other than (maybe, possibly) your own mother. Your dog was older, and probably had a better life than 99.999% of the dogs who have ever lived; this too shall pass.
I often think that my dogs are living a life of leisure resting on the laurels and hard work of their ancestors (herding dogs). Truly, well-cared for pets are at top of the food chain on this planet - not us!
Amazing how those little critters can steal your heart like that. Condolences.
Sad doggie ping.
Good. Stay close to the people who love you, online and in real life, and take time alone to grieve, too.
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