Pet Memorial Group

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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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Latest Activity: Dec 24

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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Comment by kay on June 23, 2009 at 10:12pm: my brothers dog just died rite now and her name was bella! :( we loved her so much! she died out in front of the vet when they walked rite out......"bella we loved u so much and we r going to miss u in soo many ways! bella u were a great pet to my brothers family i hope u no that u were loved so much! bella i hope u go to heaven u didnt do anything wrong! we love u"-kay :( (cries)

Comment by Kelly Butler on June 23, 2009 at 6:30am: Oh Nia, it is so horrible to loose your pets. Love to you hunxxxx

Comment by Nia on June 23, 2009 at 6:25am: I LOST 4PETS MY 2DOGS CHECK OUT THERE VIDEO AND MY RABBIT AND TURTLE :( STILL SAD AND MISS THEM BUT GOD BLESS ME WITH A CUTE CRAZY HAPPY FUNNY FUN COCKER SPAN DYME AND IM VERY HAPPY :)

Comment by Kelly Butler on June 23, 2009 at 4:55am: Thank you kindly Charlotte, He was such a sweetie. I even fell asleep with him on my chest on Sunday and he just cuddled up into my neck. Apparently he was another lot of liter that was interbread. We are hoping not to loose his brother or sister. So fingers x. This is the only down side to fostering them as we never turn them away, but I suppose at the end of the day at least they never died alone and unwanted. I would never give up helping but it is upsetting when they are ill.xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

Comment by Charlotte Jenkins on June 22, 2009 at 8:49pm: Kelly, You are a very brave person. Little Alfie passed away knowing he was loved. My thoughts are with you.

Comment by Maria D. Villegas on June 22, 2009 at 7:28pm: I have heard those words, just a dog, too and it has angered and saddened me at the same time. I don't see them as just dogs. They are my babies. They love me just the way I am. They are not out just to see what they can get from me. My daughter once said (kiddingly) to me that I love my dogs more and I told her that she doesn't get excited to see me when I get home like my "boys" do. Ha Ha. Unconditional Love is what it is and there is no better love.

Comment by Angie on June 22, 2009 at 5:25pm: I loved this...just a dog. Thanks for sharing.

Comment by Momcat Sooma on June 22, 2009 at 5:13pm: Full text of "Just A Dog"

JUST A DOG
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From time to time, people tell me, "Lighten up, it's just a dog," or, "That's a lot of money for just a dog." They don't understand the distance traveled, the time spent, or the costs involved for "just a dog." Some of my proudest moments have come about with "just a dog." Many hours have passed and my only company was "just a dog," but I did not once feel slighted. Some of my saddest moments have been brought about by "just a dog," and in those days of darkness, the gentle touch of "just a dog" gave me comfort and reason to overcome the day.

If you, too, think it's "just a dog," then you will probably understand phases like "just a friend," "just a sunrise," or "just a promise." "Just a dog" brings into my life the very essence of friendship, trust, and pure unbridled joy. "Just a dog" brings out the compassion and patience that make me a better person. Because of "just a dog" I will rise early, take long walks and look longingly to the future. So for me and folks like me, it's not "just a dog" but an embodiment of all the hopes and dreams of the future, the fond memories of the past, and the pure joy of the moment. "Just a dog" brings out what's good in me and diverts my thoughts away from myself and the worries of the day.

I hope that someday they can understand that it's not "just a dog" but the thing that gives me humanity and keeps me from being "just a man/woman." So the next time you hear the phrase "just a dog", just smile, because they "just don't understand."

Comment by Momcat Sooma on June 22, 2009 at 5:05pm: Dear Kelly,

I'm so sorry to hear that little Alfie didn't have the strength to make it. Bless you for loving him, and for giving him such a wonderful life while he was with you. In that short time, he knew a lifetime of love.

I have it on good authority that my silly little cat, Buddy Guy (my avatar) is the Chief Kitten Entertainer at the Rainbow Bridge. Alfie couldn't possibly be in better paws! Buddy was all about play time while he was here, and he is the perfect little fellow to keep the youngsters entertained.

You and Angel Alfie are in my thoughts and prayers.

Comment by Maria D. Villegas on June 22, 2009 at 4:17pm: Kelly, I'm sorry. Even tho his life was short, it was filled with love. God bless you and the baby who now is playing in heaven. I'm sure St. Francis is looking after him and all our precious babies that have left this world. Every night I pray to and thank God for all my babies, both living and dead and for all others in this world that are suffering and need a home. You will be in my prayers for being such a good person. Even if his life was short, he had you and now he plays in heaven.