Pet Lovers

[hoosieroriginal]

Always remember there is another sweet dog out there needing your love and a good home - it's very painful having our friends pass, but don't let that stop you from giving your love to another animal. 

[Newgate]

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@KingstonsMom wrote:

@Trudey

My heart gores out to you

I found comfort in this poem while grieving the loss of my beloved Sheltie. I hope you may find some comfort from it too.

LAST NIGHT

I stood by your bed last night; I came to have a peek.

I could see that you were crying, you found it hard to sleep.

I whined to you softly, as you brushed away a tear,

"It's me, I haven't left you, I'm well, I'm fine, I'm here."

I was close to you at breakfast, I watched you pour your coffee.

You were thinking of the many times your hand reached down to me.

I was with you at the shops today; your arms were getting sore,

I longed to take your parcels, I wish I could do more.

I was with you at my grave today; you tend it with such care.

I want to re-assure you, that I'm not lying there.

I walked with you towards the house, as you fumbled for your key.

I gently put my paw on you; I smiled and said, "it's me."

You looked so very tired and sank into a chair.

I tried so hard to let you know that I was standing there.

It's possible for me to be so near you everday.

To tell you with such certainty, "I never went away."

You sat there very quietly, then smiled, I think you knew...

In the stillness of that evening, I was very close to you.

The day is over....I smile and watch you yawning

and say, "good night, God bless, I'll see you in the morning."

And when the time is right for you to cross the brief divide,

I'll rush across to meet you and we'll stand side by side.

I have so many things to show you, there's so much for you to see.

Be patient, live your journey out....then come home to be with me.

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@KingstonsMom This is beautiful!  I printed it and will keep it to pass on to others!

[brbfromTX]

I am so sorry for your loss. May you soon find comfort and peace. 

[Mustang Shar]

It is life altering and heartbreaking. They are family. 😢  It's nice to be able to share and have some loving shoulders to cry on. It helps that we are not alone in our grief 😘❤️🐾🐾👀

[GCR18]

It definitely is a trying time. I still think of my boy everyday.  I promise you it will get better.  

[hatethereviewprocess]

Sending prayers and gentle hugs Trudey.  RIght now I am the pet mom to a fantastic fifteen year old Havanese dog who is suffering from congestive heart failure.  I will soon be in your place but agree that I would do it all over again because he has been such a wonderful companion.  

Take care. 

[KingstonsMom]

@Newgate

Please do!

I know when I was in the depth of grief/depression because of my loss, I would read this and it made me feel better.

To be honest, he passed 6 years ago and a day doesn't go by that I don't still think of him. But then I read this and it still helps.

Now I'm able to think of him with a smile in my heart, instead of sadness..

I know that's what he would've wanted for me........

[Leeny]

I have lost 2 precious dogs in past years and it's a tough going for awhile. It will get better, but you never forget. I owned the "mother dog" part beagle for 14 years and one of her boys from her last litter. He lived for 14 years also. She had cancer and he had congestive heart failure and kidney failure. After we lost them I went to the kennel a few times, but I couldn't bring myself to own another pet. Now I live where pets aren't allowed, but at least I have my memoires and lots of photos.

[SoX]

Dear Trudey,

I'm so sorry for your loss ...

I'm sitting here crying with you as we just lost our son's 12 year old Lab on Wednesday.   My son is  devastated ... so am I ... he spent many months with us while my son was traveling; and during holiday and vacation visits.  Little did I know that I would be seeing him for the last time in June during our vacation.   

[Sunnycorle]

Huge HUG for you Trudey!  My heart breaks for you and the tears rolled while I read your post.  I will hug my baby boy Sunny hard thinking of you.  I love my dog so much that it scares me sometimes.  He is 13 and healthy but I do realize that I don't have forever with him.  Bless you!