http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/ Daily Kitten Chat Forum Topic: Losing a Friend en Tue, 14 Feb 2012 17:31:51 +0000 http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/topic/7369#post-192888 Tue, 01 Jul 2008 09:41:33 +0000 2 Popoki 192888@http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/ <p>I am so sorry ILMC. Know that Pete is pain free and running with my Heidi. She was GS mix. No clue what she was mixed with, but she was the sweetest, most gentle dog. Time will help soften the rough edges of pain. </p> http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/topic/7369#post-192856 Tue, 01 Jul 2008 08:28:48 +0000 HootiesMama 192856@http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/ <p>ILMC, I'm thinking Goober needs a furry furriend, maybe a kitty? He sounds so sad and it might be very good for him, and you. Read the diary on Hootie in catster. Click on Hootie's Mama pink name. We are so glad that we took in Oliver for Sammy. </p> http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/topic/7369#post-192853 Tue, 01 Jul 2008 08:25:04 +0000 ILoveMyCats 192853@http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/ <p>Thank you for all of your kind words and being so understanding. I hope in time things will get better. Karenopa, I extend my sympathies to you for your beloved Abby. May time also help to heal your heart as well. In all my grieve I forgot about another family member who also seems to be having a hard time adjusting to Pete's passing and that is Goober..my orange kitty. Goober and Pete always seem to have this love/hate relationship. Goober would never go in the pen but after Pete's passing he has gone in several times and looked for him..then he comes out and sits by the gate and meows for the longest time.<br /> My Goober cat has never been very vocal so this is really heartbreaking to hear him cry like that. I would have never thought the bond between this 8 lb. cat and 100 lb. dog would have been so strong....amazing how all creatures love in their own special way. </p> http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/topic/7369#post-192365 Mon, 30 Jun 2008 14:42:34 +0000 Shelley 192365@http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/ <p>My condolences on the loss of your friend and companion. (((HUGS))) </p> http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/topic/7369#post-192345 Mon, 30 Jun 2008 14:14:09 +0000 LadyKat of IA 192345@http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/ <p>May memories of Pete comfort you. I'm sure he was grateful for the wonderful life you gave him. </p> http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/topic/7369#post-192327 Mon, 30 Jun 2008 13:49:21 +0000 MadcatwomanintheUK 192327@http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/ <p>I'm so sorry ILMC, it's such a hard thing to do, but done with and out of love. {{hugs}} </p> http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/topic/7369#post-192229 Mon, 30 Jun 2008 12:45:52 +0000 Karenopa 192229@http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/ <p>ILMC..My heart joins in your pain. I too said fairwell to my dog Abby exactly one month before Pete. I also have her son who is 11 yrs. and it's been a day to day process. Our wonderful memories lighten the pain and also knowing she no longer hurts. Let your wonderful memories be your healing force. *I have such a soft spot for German Shepherds..my father once was a breeder of them*. Peace to Pete in his final reward. I too added a candle in his memory. </p> http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/topic/7369#post-192070 Mon, 30 Jun 2008 08:54:36 +0000 miu 192070@http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/ <p>I'm so sorry for your loss, ILMC. Pete is in a better place now. {Hugs} and purrs. </p> http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/topic/7369#post-192064 Mon, 30 Jun 2008 08:40:20 +0000 SylMiaFelixMomma 192064@http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/ <p>I am very sorry for the loss of your best friend. The good thing is he is no longer in any pain. Hugs and purrs to you. </p> http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/topic/7369#post-192058 Mon, 30 Jun 2008 08:34:30 +0000 feral 192058@http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/ <p>ILMC...I'm so sorry for the loss of sweet Pete. May I also send Peace to you in knowing Pete is no longer in pain. He'll get to meet all of our furrbabies that passed before him at the Rainbow Bridge.</p> <p>I also lit a candle </p> http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/topic/7369#post-192053 Mon, 30 Jun 2008 08:27:02 +0000 HootiesMama 192053@http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/ <p>Im so sorry for your loss. Peace be with you. </p> http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/topic/7369#post-192051 Mon, 30 Jun 2008 08:24:11 +0000 Buttercup 192051@http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/ <p>I'm so sorry for your loss ILMC,I still remember two German Shepherds that I grew up with with great affection. I was 8 years old and Shepherds are supposed to have the capacity of an 8 year old child. That's pretty much all I remember from that time,playing with and having fun with those exceptional dogs.<br /> You took wonderful care of dear Pete and you will see him again.<br /> [[[HUGS]]]] </p> http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/topic/7369#post-192044 Mon, 30 Jun 2008 08:13:38 +0000 HuddysMama 192044@http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/ <p>I'm so sorry for you, hon. May Pete rest in peace and may you find comfort in the days to come. I lit a candle for him. </p> http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/topic/7369#post-192043 Mon, 30 Jun 2008 08:13:12 +0000 SoxsMom 192043@http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/ <p>I am so very sorry for your loss. As you grieve please focus on the millions of happy memories created because you shared your life with Pete. May you find comfort in knowing he is not in any pain and find peace in the love you have for him and that will never leave you. </p> http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/topic/7369#post-192039 Mon, 30 Jun 2008 08:10:44 +0000 Emma 192039@http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/ <p>German shepherds are such wonderful dogs, and your friend was blessed with a long and happy life. In spite of that, and because of that, the loss of such a dear creature is heartbreaking. I know you must have taken very good care of that sweet dog. </p> <p>Please give yourself time to grieve, dear, and now you must take very good care of yourself. Grief is not something we get over; we just go through it. Takes time, takes energy, and you are in my prayers.</p> <p>Pete is running with Chester right now, and Daisy and Roo and all the other furrbabies are racing with him. Heaven is a merrier place with him there. </p> http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/topic/7369#post-192037 Mon, 30 Jun 2008 08:09:02 +0000 gatakitty 192037@http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/ <p>My neighbor is a breeder of German Shepherds, and whenever he is out of town, I feed them for him. They know me and are a great bunch. My neighbor's favorite dog, Bobby (we called him "The Fridge", because he was black and very big just like William Perry) developed a terminal condition and had to be put down in his prime years. That was last winter, and my neighbor is still heartbroken over it. He does find solace in his other dogs though (when I was last there a few weeks ago, he had 9 adults and 4 puppies). </p> <p>All the dogs have such great personalities! The best one is Emmie--too old to breed now, but too good to let go. She's such a sweetie. There's Sumo, the big male, who loves to jump for joy whenever he's fed. There's crazy Kimmie, who has to tip over her bowl and eat off the floor. Santos wants to play "alpha male," but he's such a love lush! And Karly--you have to place her bowl oh so carefully, because if she sees another dog out of the corner of her eye (never mind that each dog is in its own individual kennel), she snarls and growls to beat the band!</p> <p>Now look what you did, ILMC--you got me waxing poetic about dogs, of all things. I'm not even a dog person! Ooh, you're a slick one ILMC!</p> <p>BTW, what part of TX are you in? I'm just west of Houston. </p> http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/topic/7369#post-192036 Mon, 30 Jun 2008 08:07:38 +0000 JoanfromNewJersey 192036@http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/ <p>I'm so very sorry, ILMC. Pumpkin sure could use your hugs and she will absorb your tears. Take care of each other and TDK is here to help you through this tough time. </p> http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/topic/7369#post-192034 Mon, 30 Jun 2008 08:07:25 +0000 WillowandWindismom 192034@http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/ <p>I lit a candle also. </p> http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/topic/7369#post-192033 Mon, 30 Jun 2008 08:07:21 +0000 Ouize in Central FL (6/19) 192033@http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/ <p>I"m so sorry for your loss. Take comfort in knowing that Pete knew he was loved by you and Pumpkin. He'll be waiting for you at the Rainbow Bridge. </p> http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/topic/7369#post-192031 Mon, 30 Jun 2008 08:06:05 +0000 WillowandWindismom 192031@http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/ <p>Oh, ILMC - I am so sorry for your loss of Pete. It does certainly leave an empty feeling in the house when we lose one of our babies. I know that Pumpkin must be so sad without Pete. Both of you need extra cuddles.</p> <p>{{{Hugs to you and Pumpkin}}} </p> http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/topic/7369#post-192030 Mon, 30 Jun 2008 08:04:57 +0000 2bpurring 192030@http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/ <p>I'm so sorry for your loss...I lit a candle for Pete<br /> <a href="http://www.gratefulness.org/candles/candles.cfm?l=eng&#38;gi=tdk" rel="nofollow">http://www.gratefulness.org/candles/candles.cfm?l=eng&#38;gi=tdk</a><br /> He is no longer in pain. </p> http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/topic/7369#post-192025 Mon, 30 Jun 2008 07:57:18 +0000 ILoveMyCats 192025@http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/ <p>I haven't been able to visit the site very much lately and sometimes do alot of lurking. I have asked for advice here that has been very helpful. For the past 2 weeks I have been caring for one of my best friends..a German Shepherd name Pete...on Friday the 27th at 4:00 he passed away. The vet came to the house and he passed on in his favorite place. He didn't suffer and Friday was his worse day so it was a blessing that they came then. He was 12 years 1 month and 1 day old. The vet said that was exceptionally good for a shepherd of his size to live that long. I realize how lucky I am to have had him that long and I know he is at peace now...but I miss him so much. The mornings seem to be the hardest. He left behind a life long companion...a Golden Retriever mix..named Pumpkin. She is 11 years old and has spent all her life with him. We are learning to adjust together with this loss and seem to comfort each other as much as we can. I know time will heal this hole in my heart but right now it seems almost impossible to think of life without him here. I guess I am writing this as maybe part of a healing process...to share with people who understand the loss of not only a pet but a loyal friend who loved unconditonally...Thanks for listening. </p>