Caring for a Three Legged Dog or Cat
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My heart goes out to you for the pain that you are feeling. There are so many of us who know exactly what you are going through and for whatever comfort it may give you at this time, there is so very much support in this community. Here in Yellowstone, it seems so very strange to not have to rush away from waiting for one of our favorite geysers, because of getting back to Miss Cherry and Miss Allie for our afternoon walks. Hold those memories very close and in time you will be able to organize a scrapbook, video tribute, or find some other way to pull them all together. Find comfort in the knowledge that Henri knew how much he was loved and retruned that love many fold over. The grieving you express now helps us know what a wonderful pair you made, but that has not really ended – it is just harder to hear the jingle of the collar.
Spirit Cherry's Dad
Wendy, I just read all the other posts. Wow! The amount of love, care, and understanding that is radiating from this community to you is so wonderful! I hope you can feel it--let it in--and let it comfort your heart.
Wishing you peace at this difficult time.
Daisy, 12 years young, had left forelimb amp on 5/19/2010 due to osteosarcoma. She left her body behind and joined the other spirit tripawds on 7/16/2010.
So grateful for each day with her!
Lexi (Daisy's momma)
Oh Wendy, it will be a week Sunday that I lost my Ruthie. Getting the mail, going to the store, everything involved her and I cry realizing she's not just around the corner. Just when I think I'm out of tears they come back because of the smallest thing. I understand your bond with Henri. Concentrate on the best days you had together and drill it into your brain so you will never forget those memories. And you will always carry him in your heart.
Perhaps your Henri and my Ruthie are up at The Bridge right now gossiping about us and how silly we are to be so sad when they are 4 legged with tails waging and smiles on their faces.
Wendy;
There are no words to fill the void that losing Henri has left in your heart. Only time can do that. That hole fills eventually with good memories, and you are able to breathe again. When I lost my beloved cat, Milly, last July - she was 19 years old - I felt like I had lost a limb. Everyday hurt. I even slept with her urn - because I had slept with her for 19 years - and I wanted her close to me still. We all grieve in different ways and for different lengths of time. There will never be another Henri - and your bond with him was unique to the two of you.
I'm sobbing along with you. Cherish your memories of Henri, and know that he is always going to be with you in your heart.
Sophie (1998 – 2010)
"Going Dog" def: living every day in the moment
"It came to me that every time I lose a dog they take a piece of my heart with them. And every new dog who comes into my life gifts me with a piece of their heart. If I live long enough, all the components of my heart will be dog, and I will become as generous and loving as they are."
–Unknown
Dear Wendy,
I have nothing else to add that hasn't already been shared. We lost our golden retriever, Chaser, unexpectedly on Saturday, two days after her successful amputation. It was a brutal and terrible shock to lose her so suddenly.
The house seems empty. But it's even hard to leave and come home...and not have her there to greet us.
I console myself that she was so loved. The first day we met, I gave her a piece of my heart and she gave me a piece of hers. So while a part of me will always be with her in heaven...a part of her remains here with me.
Keeping you in my prayers,
-Kelley
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