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Kel,

I am sorry for your loss. Hippy left here knowing that she had lived a wonderful life, with loving people!! You gave her the best life any dog could ever have. I know that it will take you time to heal and to keep going. Just know that Hippy is now an angel watching over you . I will say a prayer for you. I am sending {{{{HUGS}}}} your way.
 
(((((Kel))))) My heart goes out to you and your beloved friend. I agree that it seems like she went peacefully in her loving home and who could ask for anything more. Thank you so much for sharing such a heartfelt piece of your life with us and I hope time heals your pain. Take care of yourself.


Debbie


Peter: Oh my god, Brian, there's a message in my Alphabits. It says, 'Oooooo.'
Brian: Peter, those are Cheerios.
--Family Guy
 
Hi Kel,

Your post brought back both painful and joyful memories of lost pets and family members. There's a couple of old sayings that are so true, and they comfort me -- I hope they help you too ... "it's better to have loved and lost than to have never loved at all." "Those we love are never really lost to us -- for everywhere their special love lives on". Take care, Deb
 
Kel,
What a lucky doggie to have had you and your DH to take care of her and share your lives with her! So many animals never know this kind of love and caring, and your Hippy had a wonderful 15 years with you. You and your husband are so lucky as well, to have had such a terrific relationship with a special animal who was also friend and family member. I can't tell you how sorry I am for your loss. I have lost pets as well, and can tell you that though the hurt never entirely goes away, eventually the good memories overtake the sadness.
I am keeping you in my thoughts!
--laura
 
Kel,

I am so sorry for your loss-I understand as well as many other ladies on this site. I do believe you will know when it is time to get another baby-until then like others have said cry all you need to and come here and talk if you need to. I lost my baby Calvin April 11, 2006 and I still mourn for him-I have no children either and my cats and birds are my children. It is the most difficult thing I have had to go through in life so far-I also believe you will see Hippy again. Please take comfort in knowing we all care about you and understand what you are going through.

Sincerely,
Lisa
 
Kel,

I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Know that there are alot of people here who care how you feel even if we really don't "know you". Knowing there are others going through what I'm going through makes it a little easier for me to deal with and I hope it helps you too. Don't beat yourself up over what you are feeling. You have to allow yourself time to grieve. Some people don't understand this, but to us animal lovers, each pet is a member of the family. Hugs to you.

p.s. I will hopefully have an update on my old girl tomorrow. Xrays today showed clear lungs so that is a good thing. Blood work should be back tomorrow.

Jean
 
Last Feb. I had to put my beloved little Fritz down. He was 17 1/2 !! My dh was out of town, it was my 40th birthday and I just couldn't watch him anymore. He had been throwing up for a couple of days and just getting weaker and weaker. When he groaned after getting up to throw up again I knew I had to take him.

I had to get a box to put his body in and drive 20 min. to the vet. I was an absolute wreck and really should not have been driving. He was sitting in the seat next to me and I just kept loving on him and crying. When I got to the vet's I just hugged and hugged him and cried. I couldn't even talk, just blubbered out a bunch of stuff when I got inside. Then when I got home I had to carry the box out to the shed until dh came home that evening to bury him. I was sooo upset. I thought the next day would be better - but it was worse!! AFter about a week I felt better.

I have 3 pictures of him by my kitchen sink. We now have a 10mos. old puppy and I am falling in love again. `:7 But I'll never forget Fritz and still miss him!

It will get better. I am glad your little one went while sleeping. Marnie
 
Kel:

I am very sorry for your loss. I have had many pets in my 31 years. My mom I swear has a sign on the outside of her home that says "Strays Welcome Here" and only dogs and cats can see and read it. As I type this she has 6 dogs and 4 cats.

I took this love of animals with me when I moved out and married my DH. We have 1 cat and 2 doggies. Like you I have no human children but ask anyone I know and these girls ARE my kids.

I made the decision a few years ago to put a gravely ill cat down and it was one of the hardest things I have ever done. The cat I hve now was adopted to fill the void left and she has been a wonderful companion.

One of the dogs my mom has now is 13. She is really my dog that I got in HS but mom would not let her go when I moved out. She is getting old and you can see it. I know she probably does not have much time left. Knowing that has made me think about what I will do when the time comes for my two doggies Bailey and Dakota. It makes me sad to think about it.

I see someone posted "Rainbow Brige". That has always been a favorite of mine.

I wish you the best in grieving the loss of your beloved doggie.
 
((((HUGS))))

I completely understand your feelings about Hippy. They are our children in every way.

Know that Hippy is back in God's loving arms and you will see her again.

May God comfort you in this time of sorrow.
 
I am so sorry Kel. I don't have and children either. I have had to put 3 dogs down in the last 3-4 years. I had one go in her sleep a long time ago and to me it was easier than taking them in, just my feelings. The unconditional love they provide is what I miss. As others have said you gave Hippy a wonderful life, she is a beautiful dog. It really does get better in time. You will always have those precious memories of Hippy......sending ((((HUGS)))) your way...
 
I am so sorry

Kel, I am crying reading your post. I am sure that you are hurting so desperately. We do care. I am glad you posted. Think of all the good memories that you have of your beloved Hippy. She is very pretty in her picture. I lost my General (cat) after 18 yrs last yr It hurts tremondously. But it does truly help to talk alot about her. She is still with you you will feel her. Think of it as Hippy picking out a place for you and your DH. She will be there waiting for you both when you are ready.

There is a great book by Sylvia Brown about afterlife of animals.(small book with illustrations) It helped me to know General was fine on the other side.

Sincerely,
Deborah
 
Everyone,

I just got finished reading all of your wonderful & heartfelt responses. Thank you so much for sharing all of your difficult stories & emotions. Even though they brought tears to my eyes, it helped to read them.

Carola - Your post described almost exactly what I'm gong through, all the feelings of loss, anger, guilt, love, etc. Thank you.

Christine - Oh my gosh, Rainbow Bridge, what a wonderful story. It brought me to tears but also brought me comfort too.

MissL - Like Carola, you have described my feelings so accurately & honestly... & your poem, Miss Dusty, is so geniune & beautiful. It brought back memories of my own precious Hippy & made me cry, but I also found a sense of peace from reading it. Thank you so much for sharing such a beautiful & personal part of yourself with me.

Marnie - Oh my gosh, what a sad story & difficult time that must have been for you. So sorry & sad for what you went through.

Again, I just want to thank EVERY SINGLE ONE OF YOU for your heartfelt words & stories of compassion & support. They have helped more than you know & I can't thank all of you enough for that. Yes, we loved her dearly. That night, before I went to bed, I laid in the floor with my body as close to hers as I could get & I just talked to her & petted her & loved her. So that does bring me some peace & comfort too. That's what my DH said when I woke him up. He said, she's lying here right where you loved her before you went to bed. That was so difficult to write but for some reason, I just wanted to share that with you. So thanks again. I honestly can't express in words how much this has meant to me.

Kel
 
Reading this post hurt my heart ;( I feel like I'm grieving with
you.


Having two of my own furry children, I can only imagine how hard this is for you.
 
{{{{{Kel}}}}}
I'm so sorry for your loss. I know exactly what you're feeling. Give yourself time to grieve, it will get better, but it does take time.

Hippy was a very fortunate dog. Take care.
 
Kel,

So sorry for your loss. I certainly know how important pets are in our lives. Mine are my "fur children" and I will be devastated when anything happens to one of them.

As a veterinarian, I am often on the other side of things, helping people say goodbye. Just last night I had to euthanize an old patient of mine. Sweet old boy, 15 years old. Broke my heart, because the owners were SO sad!

Take time to heal. Losing Hippy was just like losing a member of your family. Hopefully things will get easier with time. I'll be thinking of you!
 
Bless your heart .. I feel your pain .. and so sorry for it.

I have lost my beloved pets .. my last one was 13 1/2 years old (about 3 years ago) ..Rocky . . he too died in his sleep .. what is bad is I was to come home straight from work .. but had a friend going thru a bad divorce and she wanted me to stay and have dinner w/her and I did .. I got home later than normal .. about 9:00 .. and he was there .. still warm .. like he waiting to hear my car drive up .. it killed me .. I thought I would die right there w/him ..

the sadness .. the anger . . the guilt .. the physical sickness I felt was overwhelming ..

but to know he died peacefully without pain is a comfort .. I still to this day mourn him .. and have that sick feeling of dread knowing one day I will yet again mourn the loss of one of my babies ..

but know you have given a wonderful pet/friend/child a loving and caring home .. and I truely believe they can feel our love for them!!

take care .. {{{ hugs }}} ... and know although the pain is raw now .. it will ease .. and you will have your wonderful sweet and funny memories to sustain you in your heart and soul forever!!
 
Kel, I am so sorry. I am hurting with you...

I had a 130# rottweiler growing up; he was my best friend in the world. He slept with me and protected me and we played ball together... he had a heat stroke on a 104 degree day and I was up with him all night while he was convulsing, I went with him to the animal ER and I slept and in his dog house for weeks after we came home without him holding his collar. I can absolutely relate to what you are feeling, and I am so sorry that you are going through this. ((((((((kel))))))))

Missy
 
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