oh mine is a sad tale to tell

my beautiful furbaby we had to have put down bcs she was hit by a car... she was my soul companion.... I recall giving her facials sitting on the deck in the summer time... and the wee thing would make me sit there and do it for like 30 mins, lol... yeah you know who was boss right! she kept me going through thick and thin.. I was crestfallen when we lost her I nearly lost the ploat

her sister... well she was my familiar.... she has separation anxiety and always knew when I needed her.. she is a lap cat and just loved me to bits and was always seeking out my attention to make sure I knew she was there.. she was the brightness in my day.... I haven't seen her in over 3 years.... she is an outdoor cat and I live in a small apartment which she would hate... my ex lives on a farm which she would love... so I gave my bubs away .. I regret it a lot lately... like if she had come with me she would have adapted... but what would happen when I am in hospital for months? I just miss her dearly atm and like my therapist worked out... I do feel like I abandoned her and it breaks my heart daily

I think pets are wonderful... they are part of the family and have so much to give us..... to have them is to be truly blessed

oh heavens, I am so terribly sorry for both of your losses :(. That is too much. I think of losing my Kody all the time and a piece of me would go with him. He is my first soul-friend doggy, so I can't tell you that I can relate, but I can envision what it will be like. I am really very sorry Ruby. A very sad tale to tell.

breaks my heart when I allow myself to think about it... that I abandonded her is gut wrenching.... I have to hope she is having a good life... but she was definitely my cat and not my ex's so I just don't know.... my neighbour's cat just had kittens and people tell me to have one... but I'l never have another cat whilst Millie is alive.... it's her I want and not another.. she's the blac kand white one in my photos.... she is just a darling in all sense of the words

anyhow enough of my maudlin crap... I'm glad you have Kody in your life... he sounds like an utter doll :)

I have 2 cats, they have quite different personalities. My big fluffy guy (the one in my avi) is my baby. He tries to be sassy and be the boss, but he's a lover. We were made for each other, and his affection def helps me through hard times....and makes me feel guilty if I were to leave him.

The summer between 5th and 6th grade we rescued my dog soulmate. Her name was Molly, she was a beagle. We lost her 3 years ago to mammary cancer. It was so hard. I don't think there will ever be another like her.

So sad for you both for your losses. Wish I could make it better because, like I told Ruby, I feel like I can predict the devastation when Kody goes. I think of it too much and have to remind myself to enjoy him now. Is that sick? Yeah, but I can't help it. He means THAT much, ya know?

That's how I feel about Starbuck too. I just try not to think of the fact that he will die before me, because he is my baby forever.

Sadie, YES. Seems so unfair that their lives are shorter than ours! I try to make every day the best it can be for him. He just vomited on my bedroom carpet this very instant but I still love him, lol.

I'm sorry for your loss you two. I also lost my punkyn less than a year ago and that begin the year long episode that ended up me being in the hospital. He was so sick with diabetes and cushings disease that I was a round the clock nurse, shots,chemo,dry eyes, muscle atrophy,. But he didn't want to be put down. I would growl and bark from bed when someone would pass by. And he had a very healthy appetite. He just wouldn't give up, and so to I wouldn't give up on him. If he could do it damnit, I can too. Regardless what people thought. You just don't throw someone away when they get sick. I saw it through the end!
Well needless to say, the dog had a cat that didn't like people, just him. Once he died I put the cat with him so she knew that he had died. Buried him and the very next day that stupid mean horrible cat that had no name because she was a bitch cat of 9 years of age. She jumped in my lap and started being a dog. Now she's a lap cat and bugs me all the time for love. She's all old too, her face is white hair. They say you can't teach dogs new tricks but that cat really did a mind blow for everybody here. Wild

Pretty sure I would have committed suicide in my 20's if I hadn't had my dogs. I did rescue so I always had several around, but two permanent ones and one was very needy. I always thought, "Josie will end up back in the shelter if I kill myself."

Now I am past that stage, but I have a 2 year old German Shepherd who is absolutely my baby. When I feel bad I take her out to the park and do the river walk for an hour and she always makes me feel better. I raised her from a pup and even though I am married and she loves my husband, I am "her" person. When I feel REALLY bad I go lay down in bed with her and she snuggles with me and licks my face. Best therapist ever!

I'm so sorry for all who have lost dear friends. It's so hard to lose the ones you love. I love my pup and cat -- they are so intuitive -- as soon as I need someone, them, my husband, somebody comes jumping onto the bed or couch to give me a kiss and a cuddle. Both pup and kitty are 5 yrs old and I know they won't be here forever. When I left for Miami for the weekend, my pup sat at the door or at the foot of the driveway the entire time I was gone and went NUTS when she saw me. My husband and I agree that Maggie is my pup -- I'm the one who takes her to the dog park to hang out with the other pups, I feed her, I love her so. I used to be solely a cat person (with at max 3 at a time), but ever since we adopted Maggie, I can't take my eyes off of her.

I talked with my therapist about having a service dog to be with me when I am out and about (very hard for me to do alone). But my T pointed out that Maggie is so cute, I'd be drawing attention to myself instead of having my stress reduced by me pup. Idk. I'd still be happier bringing her with me wherever I go. Gotta look into that.

Yes our babies are wonderful and important family members... The best!!
I have my little Rascal now and I don't know what I'd do without him
I feel badly for those who have lost loved ones... I have to and it hurts a lot... Big hugs...xo

I had a beautiful beach home, great business and sober husband - fenced yard and thought it was the perfect time to get my first dog, at 42........ LOL took all those years to get one, and 10 minutes to get TWO! Brother and sister : )

Wasband decided to wipe it all away, drinking and using - and I was stuck with two dogs, who really - well, love me, protect me and make me laugh!

The worst depression in my life, the one that qualified me for disability - I had lost 14 pounds sleeping, not eating, moving, etc...
The two dogs managed to get out of the yard and roll in something DEAD, GROSS and STINKY.....

While giving them a bath - I realized God had a sense of humor - he was getting me OUT of that bed - even if for a few minutes : )

When I found a home with 3 sides fenced - I quickly enclosed the property, installed dog doors on the porch and kitchen door - and started fostering.....

It makes a difference to me - and at my worst, I make a huge difference to them - win/win!

I do have a pet peeve of psyche "therapy dogs" for comfort and calmness, people demanding they go in restaurants like a seeing-eye-dog... LOL not the same thing - if you dog has no manners, or training, it should not be at the next table - no matter how much you love and count on "him/her" : )

I'm slightly concerned, Gracie my shadow - has been by my side for 11 years - WTF and I going to do when she passes? Oy veh, try and not project - but I know its going to be bad!

I have two dogs....and I don't know how I'd cope without them. They're the ones that get me through life. They really help me with my anxiety and they know when I'm feeling off. I just love them so much, don't know what I'd do without them.

I have 3 smallish dogs. I am always happier and more balanced when they are with me. They comfort me when I am depressed, ill or in pain--laying on me or right next to me. My cat is also a constant companion, watching me from across the room.

I am looking for a work from home position, partly so that i can be with them always.