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Posted by fayeroe on February 19, 2009, at 11:19:44
In reply to Re: RIP Fayeroe.............., posted by fayeroe on February 19, 2009, at 9:37:19
Please click on link...this photo is up on my jigzone puzzle page. I changed it to be very simple.
As sad as this is, I want you to see her in her element. This was what she loved the most. The flowers and sunshine. Robert and other friends are coming for a service. I am preparing an area for her now.
http://www.jigzone.com/puzzles/86141E6821D?m=69250A274D.7D8AC9E&z=6
Posted by Dinah on February 19, 2009, at 11:48:04
In reply to Re: RIP Fayeroe.............., posted by fayeroe on February 19, 2009, at 9:37:19
I'm so sorry, Pat.
Posted by yellowbird01 on February 19, 2009, at 11:50:49
In reply to Re: RIP Fayeroe.............. » fayeroe, posted by Dinah on February 19, 2009, at 11:48:04
I'm so sorry this has happened. I've had dogs most of my life and losing one is like losing a part of yourself. I truly believe that in whatever afterlife exists, all of our passed pets are there waiting for us. That bond lasts forever.
((((hugs))))
Posted by fayeroe on February 19, 2009, at 11:55:45
In reply to Re: RIP Fayeroe.............., posted by yellowbird01 on February 19, 2009, at 11:50:49
> I'm so sorry this has happened. I've had dogs most of my life and losing one is like losing a part of yourself. I truly believe that in whatever afterlife exists, all of our passed pets are there waiting for us. That bond lasts forever.
>
> ((((hugs))))Thank you..everyone of you. This is giving me strength to deal with today.
"Henrietta" trained Fayeroe to guard me and I know that when she sees Fayedy, she'll say "job well done"......I can only imagine how many pets we've all had that greeted her last night.
xoxoxo
Posted by Phillipa on February 19, 2009, at 12:58:21
In reply to Re: RIP Fayeroe.............., posted by fayeroe on February 19, 2009, at 11:55:45
Just saw this and my two little pups are in urns in the drawer next to my bed I chose to believe as the poem google Rainbow's Bridge there is a singing version that one is great. Sad but I want my babies. Love Phillipa
Posted by Kath on February 19, 2009, at 15:10:46
In reply to Re: RIP Fayeroe.............., posted by fayeroe on February 19, 2009, at 11:55:45
((((((((((((((((((((you)))))))))))))))))))))))
I loved what you said about other pets greeting her. That's a lovely image & I'm imagining her standing at the edge of that field in the photo & them bounding forward to greet her & them all romping happily.
Hun, I am so sorry. My loving thoughts are with you.
xoxo Kath
Posted by fayeroe on February 19, 2009, at 15:13:05
In reply to Re: RIP Fayeroe.............. » fayeroe, posted by Kath on February 19, 2009, at 15:10:46
Neighbors are here helping Robert dig her earthly resting place. Two have brought me food. That is what we do in the south but I've never thought about it when a pet departs.
Posted by Partlycloudy on February 19, 2009, at 15:45:25
In reply to Re: RIP Fayeroe..............Amazing people, posted by fayeroe on February 19, 2009, at 15:13:05
> Neighbors are here helping Robert dig her earthly resting place. Two have brought me food. That is what we do in the south but I've never thought about it when a pet departs.
(((((Pat))))) I'm glad that people are rallying around you when you need them. There is love in this world when we least expect it.
Posted by polarbear206 on February 19, 2009, at 16:51:56
In reply to Re: RIP Fayeroe..............Amazing people » fayeroe, posted by Partlycloudy on February 19, 2009, at 15:45:25
I'm sorry for your loss. ((((HUGS))))
Posted by gardenergirl on February 19, 2009, at 17:17:26
In reply to Re: RIP Fayeroe.............., posted by fayeroe on February 19, 2009, at 11:55:45
I'm so very sorry. I know how painful this is.
Thinking of you...gg
Posted by Glydin 3.9 on February 19, 2009, at 17:45:54
In reply to My dog, Fayeroe, is missing!, posted by fayeroe on February 18, 2009, at 22:18:58
A candle is lit.
I send you love.
Posted by TexasChic on February 19, 2009, at 18:59:13
In reply to Re: RIP Fayeroe.............. » fayeroe, posted by gardenergirl on February 19, 2009, at 17:17:26
Posted by Phil on February 19, 2009, at 19:24:27
In reply to RIP Fayeroe.............., posted by fayeroe on February 18, 2009, at 23:05:41
So sorry Pat. Texas has lost one of its best citizens.
Posted by fayeroe on February 20, 2009, at 9:42:25
In reply to Re: RIP Fayeroe.............., posted by Phil on February 19, 2009, at 19:24:27
> So sorry Pat. Texas has lost one of its best citizens.
Phil, Fayeroe did blossom when we moved here. I think she found her forever home. She loved exploring and running around this area. She ran errands with me on Monday and several strangers commented upon how pretty she was. She always got real wiggly when someone came up to admire her. :-)
TeddyJack is pretty down this morning. He was waiting for her to barrel out of the door to the patio and when she didn't..he sat and looked at me for a long time.
Thanks to everyone for posting and keeping me busy here. It really did help me get through yesterday..........
xoxox Pat
Posted by fayeroe on February 21, 2009, at 20:38:22
In reply to Resting in Peace..Fayeroe » Phil, posted by fayeroe on February 20, 2009, at 9:42:25
TeddyJack (ranch dog) is really having a hard time of it. He readies himself when I open the door and when he realizes that she isn't running out..he sits down and puts his head on his paws and stares at me.She was his playmate. Lita keeps looking for her in the house.
Today I've looked for her, listened for her and cried for her. PC said it best..she was here in her place and that does give me some peace.
I got her when she was 8 weeks old. Until Wednesday had spent three nights apart in 7 years.
Posted by Bobby on February 21, 2009, at 21:28:28
In reply to Re: Resting in Peace..Fayeroe, posted by fayeroe on February 21, 2009, at 20:38:22
Nothing I can do or say can lessen the sting. Only time can heal those wounds---but I am truly and completely sorry. 7 years----I wonder if that is one reason we love pets so utterly---that their lives are so fleeting and fragile----when, in fact, all life is such?
Posted by fayeroe on February 22, 2009, at 8:37:52
In reply to ((((Pat/TeddyJack)))) » fayeroe, posted by Bobby on February 21, 2009, at 21:28:28
> Nothing I can do or say can lessen the sting. Only time can heal those wounds---but I am truly and completely sorry. 7 years----I wonder if that is one reason we love pets so utterly---that their lives are so fleeting and fragile----when, in fact, all life is such?
I've always believed that loving a pet is a major way to learn how to "deal" with the real world. I know that I've learned more loving a pet than I ever have loving a person. Do you think it is because they are so patient and we can repeat mistakes with them and it doesn't matter to the pet? Sometimes we're prepared for them to go and when it is too early and is such a shock..that is a reminder how little time we all have. She got the most out of her time!I know that I'm going to ramble around here, talking about her for a few days. I don't have anyone IRL (here) that can listen like Babblers.
It helps me.Last night I had a lightbulb moment after I went to bed.....Her grave is in the front yard and I go out there frequently. She isn't there. Her spirit is all around me. That is just her earthly home. I can talk to her anywhere.
I wish I could be the kind of human being that she thought I was.
xoxox Pat
Posted by fayeroe on February 23, 2009, at 14:01:07
In reply to Re: ((((Pat/TeddyJack)))) » Bobby, posted by fayeroe on February 22, 2009, at 8:37:52
Hard times today. Found the online support group that I used when Tippy died. It helps..lots of resources there.
Just sad and lonely for her......Pat
Posted by JadeKelly on February 23, 2009, at 22:51:27
In reply to Re: ((((Pat/TeddyJack)))), posted by fayeroe on February 23, 2009, at 14:01:07
Pat,
I'm so sorry about your dog. I didn't know. My parents' dog just died a couple of weeks ago, he was 10 years old. It was devastating. I have 2 dogs that are like people to me and I'm sure thats how you felt about Fay. I hope she felt no pain, and that you find peace in knowing that she was truly loved.
~Jade
Posted by fayeroe on February 24, 2009, at 8:13:50
In reply to Re: ((((Pat/TeddyJack)))), posted by JadeKelly on February 23, 2009, at 22:51:27
Thanks, JadeKelly. There is a huge hole in the family now. House is too quiet. I am grateful that whatever happened was quick.
It sucks.
xoxox Pat
Posted by JadeKelly on February 24, 2009, at 9:57:13
In reply to Re: ((((Pat/TeddyJack)))) » JadeKelly, posted by fayeroe on February 24, 2009, at 8:13:50
> Thanks, JadeKelly. There is a huge hole in the family now. House is too quiet. I am grateful that whatever happened was quick.
>
> It sucks.
> xoxox PatHi Pat,
Yeah, I think a huge hole is what it feels like. My mom didn't want comforting, she said she just missed her dog and wanted her back. She comes and plays with mine and it seems to help.
When I got a much needed divorce a few years ago, I still had my two kids here, and there friends in and out, but it felt like there was an empty space in our home. It felt lonely. I went and got two puppies, one bassett and one tundra shepard. I've never been sorry for that impulse. They both jumped right into my heart (and into each others) I saw the picture of Fay, she's beautiful. Healing from that kind of loss is hard, I geuss time is the only thing that really helps.
~Jade
Feel free to babble me if you ever want to tell Fay stories, put them on the site! We'd all love to hear them, pics too. Maybe sharing her with us will help and I love doggie stories.
Posted by fayeroe on February 24, 2009, at 13:45:24
In reply to Re: Resting in Peace..Fayeroe, posted by fayeroe on February 21, 2009, at 20:38:22
TeddyJack has refused food for the last three days. I got him to eat some chicken late last night but he won't even look at his regular food. I cook for the dogs and he has always dug right in when I put it down.
Has anyone dealt with a pet that is grieving?
Posted by JadeKelly on February 24, 2009, at 18:01:13
In reply to Re: ((((Pat/TeddyJack)))) » JadeKelly, posted by fayeroe on February 24, 2009, at 8:13:50
Ah Jeez, Pat,
Thats heartbreaking. I know that my dogs would react the same, so its probably normal, but you may want to check with the vet. If he's losing weight you can add carbs to what he will eat and that would help. My dog lost some weight due to stress and we cooked him brown rice and pasta, it fattened him up. It cost me $350 in tests to find out he was stressed. What to do. We love em.
I'll check on line and see what I can find. If he's like me, losing weight comes with loss. You just have to make it tasty, fattening, and available and he'll come around.
Thinking of you both~Jade
Posted by Phillipa on February 24, 2009, at 20:17:17
In reply to Re: ((((Pat/TeddyJack)))), posted by JadeKelly on February 24, 2009, at 18:01:13
Seriously try googling grieving in dogs. Phillipa
Posted by fayeroe on February 24, 2009, at 20:25:02
In reply to Re: ((((Pat/TeddyJack)))), posted by JadeKelly on February 24, 2009, at 18:01:13
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