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Pet Memorial Group

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’.” ~Unknown
An 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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Ursula Comment by Ursula on July 7, 2008 at 7:40pm
It's been close to 7 years since my heart-throb Billy (the Cat) passed on. I've adopted since them, a kitten adoption as well as a senior cat, and I love them dearly, but there was only one Billy, and there will only be one Billy.

He's probably the wiliest cat I've ever known, athletic, very well built (American shorthair with sixpack abs!), and an avid hunter. He was still hunting prey at 17!

Yet, no matter how much he enjoyed hunting, he was equally at home on my lap or streched next to my mom. Wiley, brawny, affectionate, intelligent...and he only improved with age (except for his health).

We had to give him lactated ringers daily, gave him the meds the vets prescribed, took him to the vet often. It all bought him another year and a half of life, and he never put up a fuss until his last day.

I'm so thankful we had the time together that we did...but I guess Billy could've lived 'til he was 30, and it still wouldn't have been long enough.

It was only a matter of time, despite all the care we gave him, but it still hurts, even though he is now in God's keeping. After losing him, it was hard to adopt again - didn't want to scar a cat by unconsciously pitting him/her against Billy - and while I'm glad we did, I still really miss him and think of him often.
marcus j westraadt Comment by marcus j westraadt on July 7, 2008 at 6:29pm
Bronco was my friend & partner. Bronco was a 11 year old German shepard, served with me in the South African Police Services K9 Unit, as a fully trained Patrol / Explosives Dog, served the Unit with distinction, been a loyal partner & a wonderfull friend who on numerous occasions protected my life, without hesitation for 9 years. I have trained a new partner, Storm, a beautifull german shepard, but i will always miss my first partner. But i'm happy to have a new partner who may look different than Bronco, but has the same soft eyes, sweet disposition, & fierce loyalty as Bronco, he is doing you proud my boy, love u always.

To all K9 unit members, all over the world, may God bless u & you're four legged partners, & keep you safe from harm.

To all the loving pet owners all over the world, may they bring you joy, love, happiness & fond memories, as did Bronco, God smiles down on you all.
marcus j westraadt Comment by marcus j westraadt on July 7, 2008 at 6:08pm
My best friend & partner for 10years, Bronco, died suddenly on November 20th, 2007, he was 11years & 9 months old, the sadness of losing my partner & best friend is something i cannot discribe. I met Bronco when he was only 18 months old, trained him as my partner, we crewed together for 9 years, never did he let me down, i could always trust on him to have my back in the fight against crime. When he retired from active service, he came home to be part of my family, and what a pleasure it was to have him home, he was the big brother to my wifes miniture doberman pincher, Liquarice, they tore up my garden, & made it their play pen, sadly, when Liquarice was run over by a car, Bronco seemed to take it the worst, he started to ail and sadly died of liver & kidney failure, never will i forget the love, the loyalty, the pleasure & the friendship he brought to my life. I will miss u always my friend.

To my partner & best friend:

In Loving Memory......

I reminisece upon this gay
With Loving Memories...
My loyal partner & friend who filled my life
With many faithfull deeds.

In my heart you hold a place
No-one could ever fill.
My "Special" child, friend & partner
How I love u still

Here and now, I truely know
That things are not the same.
But one by one, our time shall come
And we shall meet again.
Stephanie Comment by Stephanie on July 6, 2008 at 6:29pm
My dog Oso became very ill. He had a cancerous tumor which grew very fast. Today, July 5th at 4p.m. , he was euthanized. I loved Oso very much! My Oso and I had been through a lot together. Through an abusive marriage and cancer he stood by my side. I sometimes would catch myself thinking how alone I was through everything I went through. I was wrong! All I had to do is look beside me and there he was. Even when I was holding onto the toilet and crying out in pain from the surgery and chemo. he stayed there to comfort me when no one else was there. He truly loved me unconditionally. One of his favorite things to do was to run and chase lizards. I can picture him now running through tall green grass chasing a lizard (he never hurt them) and wagging his big fluffy tail. He is in a better place now and in no more pain. He was a good dog! He will be missed
Tina Brothers Comment by Tina Brothers on July 6, 2008 at 1:17pm
My precious girl Scarlett lost her life in a tragic accident on Wednesday, June 25th, 2008. She went outside with her other 2 sisters and decided to go onto our deck to our pool. I was always there to watch them and knew that they didn't like water and what I thought that they'd never go near, she did that day and I believe that she may have fallen in accidentally. I took a phone call and came right back out to find her on her side under the water. I wanted everyone to know that 4 days prior I put our solar cover on. Never had this on before. I believe she either thought that she could walk on this, or fell in. The solar cover most likely was more of the reason of her not surviving because of the weight, heat and no oxygen. This is just horrifying!! I ran out, pulled her from the water to revive her and couldn't. I screamed for help but no one was around. This has not just taken a toll on me, but our whole family. I will have to live with this guilt for the rest of my life. She was my child, my baby. I can't eat, sleep or even think right. She was the most sweetest, loving, caring dog. My heart just aches and the horror of what happened just keeps playing in my head. I just hope to God that he has a place for her and that she doesn't remember how she died, but that she is free and to know that I am so sorry and would do anything to have her back.
Paul Comment by Paul on July 2, 2008 at 5:09pm

</ God called you home before you could enjoy a full life here.

Paul Comment by Paul on July 2, 2008 at 5:05pm


I will always remember you Freddy.
Paula Ivy Comment by Paula Ivy on July 1, 2008 at 1:48pm
Comment by Paula on june 20, 08 I lost my cat Squeekie. He was 16 years long. Born in my closet. I miss him so much. He was my sleeping buddy.Reading the comments have made me feel better.Still look for him when I get home.There is all the loving memories to hold close to my heart.
Patricia   Riggleman Comment by Patricia Riggleman on June 29, 2008 at 10:17am
i love all animals, but i had a lot of little hamsters, they brought so much joy in my life, i lost 10 of them and do not have many left, it hurts so much to lose one,i was told they do not live long, but that does not help the pain at all, but i know i will see them in heaven one day, Patricia
malin malmgren Comment by malin malmgren on June 28, 2008 at 7:57am
please come and look inside my group, its for all animals and cats and parrot fun!
 

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