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For anyone who has lost a beloved pet. In memory of Blackie, the best furry friend in the world. If you are hurting, you aren't alone.

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Welcome to the Pet Memorial Group

For everyone who is grieving the loss of a beloved furry family member, please know that we are here for you. It helps to express yourself in whichever way works best for you, in order to move out of the intensity of the pain. It takes a lot of time, believe me, I know firsthand. It's been only two months since I lost the furry love of my life, Blackie. I think of him every day.

Please have comfort in knowing that your pet is with you in your heart and memories forever. Somehow this thought gives me peace deep down, and I hope it does for you too. If you would like to light a virtual candle in your pet's name, follow this link. It's very comforting. Just cut and paste into your browser address bar if the link isn't clickable:
http://www.gratefulness.org/candles/candles.cfm?l=eng

Please post memorials for your pets at the bottom of the page, we want to see them! This is your group and we want to hear from you :) Read below for important grief hotline information. Carolyn

Pet Loss Hotlines (Grief Counseling)
Drs. Foster & Smith Educational Staff

For many people, losing a pet may be one of the saddest experiences they will ever have. We know and understand how the death of a beloved friend and companion can be heartbreaking. Talking to someone who understands your grief is a way to help the healing process begin. If you do not know of anyone to talk to, you may wish to call one of the pet loss hotlines listed below. Caring people there can listen and help. They're only a phone call away.
Phone Numbers
530-752-3602 or
800-565-1526 Staffed by University of California-Davis veterinary students.
Website: www.vetmed.ucdavis.edu/petloss/index.htm
630-325-1600 Staffed by Chicago VMA veterinarians and staffs.
970-491-4143 Staffed by Colorado State University - Argus Institute counselors.
Website: www.argusinstitute.colostate.edu/grief.htm
607-253-3932 Staffed by Cornell University veterinary students.
Website: web.vet.cornell.edu/public/petloss/
352-392-4700;
then dial 1 and 4080 Staffed by Florida veterinary students.
Website: neuro.vetmed.ufl.edu/alt_med/petgrief/petloss.htm
217-244-2273 (CARE) or
877-394-2273 (CARE) Staffed by University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine students.
Website: www.cvm.uiuc.edu/CARE/

517-432-2696 Staffed by Michigan State University veterinary students.
Website: cvm.msu.edu/petloss/index.htm
614-292-1823 Staffed by Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine students.
E-Mail: petloss@osu.edu
Purdue University's Center for the Human-Animal Bond
Website: http://www.vet.purdue.edu/chab/bond.htm

508-839-7966 Staffed by Tufts University veterinary students.
Website: www.tufts.edu/vet/petloss/
540-231-8038 Staffed by Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine.
Website: www.vetmed.vt.edu/Organization/Clinical/petloss/petloss.html
509-335-5704 Staffed by Washington State University College of Veterinary Medicine students.
Website: www.vetmed.wsu.edu/plhl/index.htm

Here's some positive music to comfort and soothe during the loss of a dear pet. I tried to give a variety of genres for everyone to enjoy (country, popular, traditional, etc). Listen if you like, and only if it helps you.

Carolyn

Just a Dog "From time to time, people tell me, lighten up 'it's just a dog', or ‘that's a lot of money to spend on just a dog’. They don't understand. Some of my proudest moments were with 'just a dog'. For many hours, my only company was 'just a dog'. Some of my saddest moments were with 'just a dog', who gave me comfort. 'Just a dog' brings into my life the very essence of friendship, trust, and joy. 'Just a dog' brings out the compassion and patience that make me a better person. I rise early, take long walks and look longingly to the future. 'Just a dog' brings out what's good in me. I hope someday you will understand that it's not 'just a dog', but the very thing that keeps me from being 'just a human’.” ~UnknownAn Important Note to All: We strive to make this site free of pressure to buy anything, as the subject is memorializing our beloved pets. Commercial advertisement is forbidden, and posters who violate this rule will be removed from the group and banned from posting here. No selling, no exceptions. If you want to network, please do so on your homepage but not here, as this is for grieving pet owners only. Keep sending your photos of your pets, we love to see them. This is where you can come and feel safe to express yourself about your pet, we are here for you. Group administration

Report all animal abuse to all your friends and animal lovers on here that you can. Groups are good for getting the word out. Also, use social networking sites like Twitter, Facbook, etc.

Here are very useful links to help:
http://www.aspca.org/fight-animal-cruelty/report-animal-cruelty.html

http://www.pet-abuse.com/pages/animal_cruelty/reporting_abuse.php

http://www.peta.org/

http://www.sniksnak.com/ac/report.html

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Until We Meet at the Rainbow Bridge 3 Replies

Started by DiAnn Miller. Last reply by DiAnn Miller Nov 10.

TO MY FRIENDS HAVE A BLESSED WEEK

Started by LINDA B-A (Lady Cherokee Angel ) Nov 8.

Too many losses in such a short period of time..... how do I cope? 10 Replies

Started by Kim Bair. Last reply by Belles Oct 14.

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Comment by dsnake 22 hours ago: I'll Sign a Petition for you Mary Ellen!!!! Let me when and where

Comment by Kelly Butler 23 hours ago: Here here DiAnn, right behind you on that front.

xxx

Comment by DiAnn Miller 1 day ago: Mary Ellen, I'm so enraged at this! I hope you will pursue whatever legal avenues you can to make the police department accountable. If nothing else, seems they didn't have the right to forcibly enter your home without a warrant. You might want to start there. Please keep us posted and know that my thoughts and prayers are with you .

Comment by Kelly Butler 1 day ago: Dear Mary Ellen, I am so sorry for your loss, is there anything you can do about this police officer? I am willing to sign petitions etc to help. I know it will never bring back your baby, but hopefully it will stop it happening

Comment by dsnake 1 day ago: Mary Ellen..I'm so sorry to hear that and what a terrible terrible thing and they should take responsiblity. I will pray for you honey. I'm so sorry.

Comment by Cheryl Martin 1 day ago: Kristi, Lacey is watching over you now and more than likely sent you the new puppy to love seeing how devasted you were. Lacey is not jealous-she is joyous knowing how much care and love you will give to another who had no home. Home your heart up to this new little one.

You and Lacey are in my thoughts tonite.

Cheryl and Angel Jasmine

Comment by Cheryl Martin 1 day ago: Mary Ellen, how tragic! I am so sorry you lost beloved furbaby.
My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Cheryl and Angel Jasmine

Comment by Mary Ellen Doss 1 day ago: I have lost one of the most faithful and loyal friends a single woman can have. My solid White Pit Bull male. The police was sent to my house at 3:00 AM by mistake. When told that we had an aggressive dog, to please wait a moment; he pushed the door open and my dog went after him. He didn't see a police officer, he saw a man come into the house in the middle of the night. The officer shot him in the back and paralyzed him. I had to have him put down. It was heart breaking. Now the CITY says that they are not responsible. There is no justice because he was a Pit Bull.

Comment by Kristi Watkins on November 10, 2009 at 2:29pm: Cheryl Martin, Thank you so much for always being there for me. Last night was very hard for me....I couldn't stop crying over Lacey, she was my child. I have a new puppy now, but I am very distant because I miss Lacey and I know she would be jealous that I was loving another dog, silly, I know.

Comment by Marina Trofin on November 9, 2009 at 5:28pm: My baby Tess left me over one year ago, but she is forever in my heart! She was the best doggie I ever had, she was kind, good, beautiful. My love for her is deep enclosed in my heart! I know they watch us from Heaven. Rest in Peace sweet Tess!

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