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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
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
Carolyn
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
Discussion Forum
Too many losses in such a short period of time..... how do I cope? 11 Replies
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Comment by Kristi Watkins on November 29, 2009 at 11:23pm -
I feel so lost and empty tonight and can not stop crying. Lacey was missed very much this Thanksgiving. I am feeling selfish tonight because I do not want her in Heaven, I want her with ME! I am already dreading Christmas because there will be such a void without her. Every Christmas, as I took the ornaments out of the boxes to put on the tree, Lacey would always walk all over them. I would fuss at her, but now I would LOVE to have her back to walk all over those ornaments again :) Christmas will be sad this year for a lot of people that have lost their "babies" this year.
I love you Lacey and please come visit me in my dreams...
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Comment by Cheryl Martin on November 27, 2009 at 9:42pm -
Sabrina, i am so sorry for your loss. Find comfort in knowing Jasmine greeted Bruiser at The Rainbow Bridge and is showing him around.
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Cheryl and Angel Jasmine
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Comment by Sabrina Purvis on November 27, 2009 at 9:01pm
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In memory of 11-27-07.
He was a very sweet cat.
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Comment by Michelle Martin on November 27, 2009 at 3:21pm -
Jack,
Reading your letter to your beloved Chuppa has touched my heart. I feel your pain so deeply. I do believe that our kitties are waiting for us on the other side and will great us with hugs and purrs when we re-unite with them.
It has been 4 months since my boy Tristan crossed to the other side to wait for me. He crossed over so suddenly and without warning. We were right in the middle of our great love affair, like Tristan and Isolde! I am still reeling from shock -- that has not abated over the past months at all -- and the pain is so deep that when I cry it sounds more like some type of gutteral wailing; I've never heard my own voice sound like that before. I miss my soul-mate so incredibly much.
It can tell from your letter that you had a very close bond with your boy Chuppa as well.....I am so sorry for your loss, which was heaven's gain. You will see him again.
I recently adopted another silver-shaded persian in Tristan's honor. She was at the same shelter Tristan was from, exactly ten years later, which is a huge coincidence b/c the breed is relatively rare at shelters. They were going to euthanize her within a couple of days because she wouldn't take the force-feeding. They let me have her for free. I am now nursing her through her cold and she is eating on her own. I know I will love her a lot...she is a tender sweetie... and I love my 2 other kitties as well. But I honestly do not believe that I will ever experience the magical soul-bond I had with Tristan.
Still, I am very pleased to have saved this little girl's life as a tribute to Tristan --he would approve. I may re-name her so that a part of Tristan's name is incorporated...perhaps "Misty," which is combination of my first initial and Tristan's nickname, or possibly Isolde (Izzy) from the legend of Tristan and Isolde.
I think Christmas will be very hard this year. Tristan used to love watching us decorate and he often sat under the tree. He was so integrated into the household; he loved life. ....My mother also passsed away unexpectedly this year so we will be going out of town for a few days over Christmas. I don't know if that wil help or make it worse.
I wish you peace at this difficult time.
-Michelle
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Comment by Kelly Butler on November 27, 2009 at 3:59am -
Oh Jack sweetie, big hugs and kisses for you.xxxxx
We are always here for you to share anything you wish about Chuppa.xxx
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Comment by Jack Smith on November 26, 2009 at 6:47pm -
My first thansgiving without my little man by my side. Chuppa honey I know you are up there and I am down here with the other two 'children' . It seems so strange still and it has only been 3 months. I still cry for you and I still walk the floors looking for you. I miss the couch cuddle session we had together with you purring while on my chest and ever so gently thumping your tail on my side. I miss the evening cuddle times we had together in the bed just ever being so tender and nice. I miss the belly rubs I used to give you every so often, Just to her you purr your thanks and then jumping up into bed and cuddling with me for a night of sleep. Now I toss and turn with out you by my side.
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Comment by Kelly Butler on November 25, 2009 at 11:57am
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It certainly does. I find it very hard especially volunteering at a sanctuary, it is so upsetting when we loose them, especially if they are only young and not even had a life.
Same from me guys, thinking of you and your beloved pet familiesxxxxx
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Comment by Cheryl Martin on November 25, 2009 at 11:54am
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Hugs & kisses for all those who have lost a loved one. Seems the holiday are the most difficult.
Cheryl and Angel Jasmine
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Comment by Kelly Butler on November 25, 2009 at 11:52am
- Big hugs & kisses to you and your family, as I will be thinking of you guys and of course Jasmine
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Comment by Cheryl Martin on November 25, 2009 at 11:47am
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I agree with your statement. And I go to The Rainbow Bridge every Monday night a lite a candle. I also have one lite all the time at:
http://www.in-memory-of-pets.com/personalfamilystories.php?ID=79143
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