It’s extremely hard. You feel guilt wondering if it’s still too soon, but after seeing them suffer so much with episodes of good days, when they can still enjoy themselves. I suppose when the suffering days far outweigh the good days, you know you have to let them go. I still miss all of them, and it’s been years. @PhoenixPhail
I stayed with the first few, and even sang to my doggie soulmate, but the last few, I couldn’t even go with them. My heart could take no more. I felt bad not being there for them, but I was beside myself with grief. I lost one just about every year as they all grew old and sick. I was in a perpetual state of grief.
On the day I lost my beautiful canine soulmate, I desperately needed comfort, so I went to Starbucks for a latte. I found the hot milk soothing. I was sobbing so bad when I gave my order, that they gave me the drink and a pastry at no charge. They were so kind. It’s acts of kindness like this that make me think there is still some good in humanity. @PatKirby
My little girl would sit in front of me, head resting on my lap, and stare up into my eyes with absolute adoration, like she was totally in love with me. She could sit like that for a long time. I can tell you that I know I was loved by that sweet soul. She was the most gentle soul, I’ve ever seen in any animal. @PatKirby
They imprint on our hearts. I’m sorry for your loss. I’m tearing up just thinking about them. We never forget them because they gave us such joy in life, and heartbreaking sorrow when they were gone. 😢@PhoenixPhail
@Carissimi Yes they do imprint on us permanently don't they? Lost this little fella who was the absolute perfect, well behaved, and most loyal critter I've ever known. A kind of trust you don't find in many people today. When he passed, I was devastated. I had been working in another state and wasn't there for him in his last moments. I've held this feeling that he was wondering where I was and why I abandoned him, so I guess I'm kinda still holding a torch and still feel guilty about that. But good to know he's just on the other side of Rainbow Bridge waiting...🐱
@Carissimi [quote]We never forget them because they gave us such joy in life, and heartbreaking sorrow when they were gone.[/quote] Yes the heart only knows love, not a clock, so it keeps waiting doesn't it.
@Carissimi I was putting up the Xmas lights at dusk and a car stops by at the corner two houses down and dumps this kitten out. Walks straight up to me with a look of "will you take me? is this my forever home?" on his face.
Took him in right then and there. Had the litter box already from another one before. Lived with us for ten happy years. Have a soft spot for the critters.
@PatKirby He was beautiful. Those huge eyes. I’m sorry you weren’t with him when he passed. We do feel guilt about them, but I’m sure he knew he was loved. 🙏
@PatKirby That’s a lovely story. He was happy to find you. 😊
My youngest cat was abandoned on a road, and a lady and her daughter found him, and took him to PetSmart. I was there with my late husband, buying pet food, and we ended up going home with a kitten.
Terrible how people just dump them on the side of the road to fend for themselves. But it ended up on a positive note when he went home with you two. Sounds like a winner!
This semi feral cat who's visited me daily for four years for treats and tuna juice does this rolling move when I pull in from work. Doesn't fool me, she knows she's getting somethin'. I keep my old PetSmart 'Top Dog' card ready for a proper grooming in case she ever decides to domesticate. Brought me a lizard the other day, I think that means something.
@Carissimi Here we go again, unwanted pets left on the roadside reported nearby. Poor guys had parvo too. Happens weekly on the dot. Heartbreaking man. No wonder pup mills exist.
