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Prince#1

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  1. I'm so very sorry for your loss. Although I don't have any advice for your other dog, I do understand the unfortunate passing of your 11 year old. My 11 year old also passed due to sudden and extremely laboured breathing, until he had no breath left. I'd probably be driving myself crazy all over the internet to find help for a bonded pet. I can say I'm glad you reached out. I've been helped thru my grieving process (still ongoing) from this group, as well as reading the articles and eventually making my own remembrance post for my sweet boy I lost on January. All the best and I wish your family and Cooper peace and answers. xoxo
  2. So true! And it used to feel like forever to our fur babies for us to get home. I really hope that's how it is. Of course we can't know everything until we are gone as well. But it really helps to keep my hopes and dreams alive. ♥️🐕💜🐈💛🐩
  3. Thanks I just saw this after posting my first letter to Prince! It can also be done in private. xoxo
  4. I'm deeply saddened by you loss... I'm so sorry. Honestly, it sounds like you did the best you could. It's so unfortunate that our loving pets die so soon! I've found a little comfort and hope by reading these blogs. @kayc has been an inspiration. I'm continuing my story about my dear Prince who passed in January. Please read and the resources here have helped immensely. All the best.
  5. Thanks for sharing more about Arlie and Kitty! I didn't know "Easy Cheese " was a thing until I went to Scotland in my 20's. But man, could my Misty and Prince ever hear the block of cheese being unwrapped. 'Twas one of their absolute favorites.
  6. Dear Prince, It's like lately I'm been going on my life without thinking too much about how we were. Our daily routines, our afternoon snuggles, how you were always there for me... During this pandemic I'm missing you more than Ever. Our walks, our night cuddles. I sleep with a stuffed poodle now (and sometimes Misty). 'Till we meet again and are smelling our familiar smells of eachother... I miss you So Much. XOXOXO
  7. @kayc Thank you for continuing to share about Arlie, I don't come to the forum as often as I did for the few weeks after my dog passed. I guess it brings up emotions that I'm repressing. And my heart goes out for everyone who has lost a best friend, too. I remember telling Prince it was alright for him to go; that it's ok to let go now, as he was gasping for breaths. Within a minute, he was gone. I saw the terrified look in his eyes before I said that and knew I had to comfort him and allow him to be free from pain. I look forward to reading more about Kitty, too. When I'm ready, I'll write more about Prince's life.
  8. Wow, I Finally picked up Prince's footprint plaque. I'm realizing how much more grief will come, but I'm glad I finally did it. His Memorial is complete. As we know, words don't really sum all these big feelings up, but I sure am thankful for the couple of you on this forum Continuously to share their time, memories and support!
  9. That's too funny! My cat doesn't want to have anything to do with others, he's a real Mommas boy.
  10. @kayc She said it was alright! But I picked him up anyway to show him how the other dogs play. 😆
  11. Rare photo of Prince cuddling with Misty. There's the crown bed pillow above his head.
  12. @kayc Oh wow, what a beautiful cat! Thanks for sharing her picture. I just want to kiss her nose. 😸
  13. Prince always loved to be comfortable. When he got here, he immediately gravitated toward the couch and spent most of his time there. When I bought him his crown bed, he immediately took the removable pillow out and brought it on the couch to cuddle with there. The shell became his toy box. I took him to a dog beach, knowing he probably wouldn't want to play in the water, but to get some off-leash play. As I'm watching the other dogs frolic and play catch in the water, Prince is way behind me making himself comfortable on a blow up chair that a lady was in the middle of inflating. What a Cushy guy!
  14. I'm glad you reached out here; I did after my little Prince passed and I've found some comfort and a little hope. Letting go is too difficult so we keep memories and our love for our beloved pets within us. Thank you for sharing a little about Benny and if you like, you can add a photo. (One of Prince's little buddies was a Doxie) Lots of comfort, Melissa.
  15. @kayc Thank you so much for your words. You described his "heart nose" like your Miss Mocha's. I never realized this about Prince. Thank you for the "new" memory ❤
  16. I'm afraid to lose memories. I'm already forgetting and just realized it a few days ago. It seems more normal that he's not around, already. Does anyone else understand? I hate this, and just wish he'd come to me in a dream or send me a sign.
  17. @kayc Thank you. I feel grateful to have a few close to me there, it wasn't always that way. We do celebrate our past loves in our hearts every day. I'm grateful also for you always being here, providing comfort and hope for myself and so many others who are grieving. 😊
  18. I attempted to have a Celebration of Prince's Life today and planned on reading my other post today, but I just couldn't. His old friend/rival pug came with a friend, along with my close family who lives nearby. I set out a photo collage of him, & a beautiful drawing from my 14 year old stepdaughter. I did talk about him a little and was mostly happy. I still feel that void and heartache. I'm depressed. I know life goes on and it's hard right now. I know time will heal although I don't think it ever can do so completely. He'll always hold a special place in my heart.
  19. Sorry to hear your dear boy has passed on. My dog passed away just over 2 weeks ago, I don't feel like I'm dealing very well with it, so I'm here, sharing my story and can hopefully offer some comfort to others. I also have a cat with urinary tract problems. He was at the vet for about a week because he didn't recover as quickly as he should have after surgery to remove crystals, and his was also very bad, as described like sandpaper. He's ok now, I would strongly advise a different vet for your kitties as I've heard that blood in urine is definitely Not OK. You are not to blame, and you may feel like something different could have been done, I am still going through those feelings and please know... we do our best. I hope you find some comfort here. There's some great articles on dealing with loss of pets that you can find in other posts, and I've found some comfort just Googling about ways to deal with the sadness. I wish you all the best 🙂
  20. When he became comfortable and decided I was his Person, I was thrilled. We lived in an apartment and I took him for around 5 short walks daily, where he would skip down the hall in joy and anticipation. I didn't know dogs could skip, and have a video of it on YouTube I'll try to attach. What a happy fellow. https://youtu.be/4oMExM8p1pU Prince didn't fetch our shoes, but to our relief he decided to steal shoes when we arrived home instead of jumping on us! It was a game, and up till his last days I always would say to my daughter as we got through the gate to our door, "Who's going to be so happy to see you! Watch out for your shoes!"
  21. @kayc Being without pets is something I hope to never experience for very long. I'm definitely more lonely without him (I'm a singles parent of one and my cat). I look forward to hearing about Kitty and really enjoyed reading all about Arlie!
  22. Ugh, I'm so sad to hear about your bulldog. This sudden and distant death of your friend must be very hard. I'm new here after suddenly & unexpectedly losing my dog to heart failure. I had a cat previously who had to be put to sleep while I was away and I don't think I've ever really come to terms with it. I don't have too much advice, maybe my posts will help. I know people here have been helpful too.
  23. He came home from Victoria (adopted through Mexipup rescue & originally from a high kill shelter in Puerto Vallarta), thin and with such short hair, I didn't notice the caramel colour coming through until a few weeks went by. He was severely matted when he came to the Mexican SPCA, who took him from the shelter and contacted Mexipup. After coming to his forever home, he started playing alot and coming back into himself after a few weeks, but his favorite spot was always on the couch. He was always such a sweet boy. He already knew basic commands and I believe he was once loved by someone dearly. He's the most gentle soul. He just literally nibbled on his toys, he preferred stuffies with squeakers in his own cream color. Every time my daughters or I squeaked and sent them flying across the room, he was on them asap! Otherwise he was so happy to sit with us (especially me) because we gave him everything he wanted- love and pets. I didn't know I needed a gentle, tiny soul in my life. But after my shared experience with hardship and mental illness, he was exactly what I could have ever hoped for or wanted.
  24. Thank you so much, Marty and Kay for your responses. I'm now definitely going to tell my good boy's tale! I'm deeply sorry for your losses. I'm a single parent of a 5 year old girl and have felt much more lonely since my Prince's passing. I do have my cat Misty, but I've never felt closer than I have to my dog. I wish you much love and comfort with your new fur babies who will never be replaced but forever remembered.
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