Feeling So Blah today !!!

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Sat Sep 27, 2008 6:53 am

Originally posted by Mary Wargo:
You are doing such a good thing for these dogs, and you must be very proud of yourself. I wish I had the room to take in several disabled and elderly dogs and cats, I would do it in a heartbeat.

Hi Mary,

Thankyou for all the thoughfull words. I honestly have never looked at " feeling proud "
never thought about it that way. I just love all creatures and can't stand to see them suffer at the hands of some human beings. I have seen so much ugliness and cruelty that so many dogs suffer that it sickens me. I have seen pictures through different rescues that would make you sick to your stomach for days and give horrible nightmares. They are far worse than any horror movie ever made.

If I could I would have a place to take in all different animals in need of help and they would never be neglected or abused again in any way by anyone, EVER!!

We just want these poor animals to feel safe, loved, have full bellies and live the lives all should live.

They bring me so much joy. Usually, LOL God Bless LiLo she can't help it...and we know that.

Thanks again Hun, Enjoy your weekend.

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Sat Sep 27, 2008 6:53 am

Hi Monty's Mum, I am so sorry you are feeling so terrible today. I can't really relate to the losing a pet situation but can imagine it must feel absolutely terrrible. All I can say right now is that you know how awful I felt the other day, really felt I was about to die from the depression and despair. I felt there was no hope. But there always is hope I guess, today I am in much better shape and am trying to get out of the apt. and go to stay with a friend just for tonight. I know it's easy to say "it will pass" when you are feeling better but almost impossible to even think that when you are feeling so totally despairing. Hope this makes sense. And hope so much you will feel better very soon and be better able to cope. I would find it practically impossible to handle the stress you are going through today.
Tomorrow is another day.
Sincerely,
Joy

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Sat Sep 27, 2008 7:02 am

I too recently learned that my beloved dog had cancer and will die in about 3 months. She is the first dog I've ever had and I am stuggling with how to accept the enevitable end.

Hi Allison,

first let me say I'm so sorry about your fur baby. My heart really goes out to you as will my prayers. It's one of the hardest yet most unselfish act that you will face down the road. Just enjoy each day you have together and take lots of pictures and or videos so when ready you can look at them and think of all the great times amd see all the memories you shared together. If you ever need to talk to someone about this I am here for you now and later. You can PM me if you need to.I'll be here for you. Promise!!

Thankyou for the kindness you showed today. It does help when bad days happen.

Prayers for your baby and you.
God Bless

derfy · Post by **derfy** » Sat Sep 27, 2008 7:31 am

Hi Monty's Mom, I'm so sorry you are feeling down today, your posts usually uplift me. This summer I had to have my 16 year old Chihuahua put to sleep. It was one of the hardest things I've ever done. He was the best animal I have ever had he brought my family much joy and to me it represented my children growing up and leaving my home because they were young children when we got him and it really manifested that "empty nest" feeling.

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Guest · Post by **Guest** » Sat Sep 27, 2008 7:43 am

Monty's mom,
I definately believe your bad day is related to your rescue dog. Dealing with all that she is going through is putting you through a lot. Emotionally and physical. YOu know what the inevitable will probably be and that is also adding to your distress.

You have every right to have these bad days remember that, you are only human.

I had a dog pass about two years ago and it was very hard. She was our first "baby". I am not going to lie it took awhile for me to get over it, but it DOES pass. take it one day at a time. that is the only way you can.

by the way, rescuing dogs like you do is very admirable and inspiring. Make sure you give yourself a lot of credit for giving your dog the great life you have given it. She is a very lucky dog for having you!

good luck to you and god bless

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Sat Sep 27, 2008 8:32 am

So sad and sorry

about your sweet little friend. They are our hearts. Like you, I would have a rescue ranch as big as a county if I could. I've even nursed coyotes, snakes and skunks back to health after they were injured. Life is life, does not matter what kind. My preferences are dogs, cats and horses. I'd take a bullet for them. I have had dozens of them during my life, everyone a rescue. The stories I could tell would burst your heart with sorrow.
My parents always taught me a lovely tradition to help me heal from the passing of these sweethearts:
When your animal friends die, they cross the Rainbow Bridge. There they will wait. When you die, they will travel back over the Rainbow Bridge and meet you, and you will all walk back across it together.

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Sat Sep 27, 2008 8:56 am

I too have had many special 4 legged friends in my life...as pecos mentioned...here is the Rainbow Bridge which has always brought me comfort when losing one of those dear companions.

“Just this side of heaven is a place called Rainbow Bridge.

When an animal dies that has been especially close to someone here, that pet goes to Rainbow Bridge. There are meadows and hills for all of our special friends so they can run and play together. There is plenty of food, water and sunshine, and our friends are warm and comfortable.

All the animals who had been ill and old are restored to health and vigor; those who were hurt or maimed are made whole and strong again, just as we remember them in our dreams of days and times gone by. The animals are happy and content, except for one small thing; they each miss someone very special to them, who had to be left behind.

They all run and play together, but the day comes when one suddenly stops and looks into the distance. His bright eyes are intent; His eager body quivers. Suddenly he begins to run from the group, flying over the green grass, his legs carrying him faster and faster.

You have been spotted, and when you and your special friend finally meet, you cling together in joyous reunion, never to be parted again. The happy kisses rain upon your face; your hands again caress the beloved head, and you look once more into the trusting eyes of your pet, so long gone from your life but never absent from your heart.

Then you cross the Rainbow Bridge...together...

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Sat Sep 27, 2008 9:24 am

Thankyou Pecos and sml,

Yes I am very familiar with the Rainbow Bridge as I have many babies waiting there for me one day. Through some of my toughest days I prayed for God to let me go there and spare someone's child, or a mother of young children. I have shed many many tears as you have also. My first rescued rotti was alittle girl and she left us almost 5 years ago from cancer. That was really a major role in my deep depression and still can be on days like today. our 3rd rotti was another girl who passed just almost a year ago. Also cancer. It never gets any easier that's for sure. We have decided to not put LiLo down just yet but are going to keep trying a few more things to see if we can get the runs to stop. I have asked for guidance and know I will get it. I'm so sorry for being such a cry baby today. I am trying hard to get past it and tomorrow will hopefully be better with LiLo and myself.

Thanks to everyone for so much kindness and thoughtfull words. It has helped, it's really the only support I have right now as my husband is very upset also because of LiLo and me being upset.

You are all such wonderfull people and I wish one day we could all meet each other.

God Bless All Of You

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Sat Sep 27, 2008 9:36 am

I need to tell you monty'smom you are not a crybaby. I know first hand the kind of strength and compassion it takes to take care of rescued and sometimes damaged animals. When I was running my no-kill shelter I had days when I didnt know if I could stand one more day seeing the suffering the "people" inflict on their animals. Just when I thought I had seen everything and it couldnt get any worse it did.
I know what a long painful process it can be getting some of these babies well again. You are a sensitive, caring person that wants to do what is right and loving for your girl but some days are just so hard.
I think that God gave some of us this gift of loving animals but it is a very painful gift to have sometimes when there is so much suffering and because we are so sensitive to their suffering.Please remember that we are all here and those of us who feel the same way you do know that you are very special and very strong. I hope one day soon you will know it too. I think we all got here because we think so little of ourselves and our gifts and accomplishments. When my husband tells me I am the best thing that has ever happened to him and that I am an incredible, special person I think he's crazy. Why is it we cannot see in ourselves what others see? I think we need to start seeing ourselves as the terrific people we are and I hope this program will help each and everyone of us to do that.

Craw · Post by **Craw** » Sat Sep 27, 2008 9:38 am

Two of my rescues were rott mixes.
My Lucy was a rottweiler lab cross. Found her at 4 weeks, such a tiny baby. She had a heart attack in my arms when she was almost 12. I wish I'd had this program then. It affected my days, my work, my relations. I was so lost. People could not understand my grief. I miss her today!
My Rudy was a rottweiler doberman. He was a little puppy full of cigarette burns all over his body when I found him! What a buddy! He would talk to me while we walked the fences, searched for lost cows and calves, or chased off coyotes. The whole time he'd just keep up a little chatter, a conversation. He was so smart! I wish I knew what he was always talking about! Once the UPS driver was taking too long to retrieve a package and he jumped up through the window of the van. The poor driver turned around to see him sitting there. Rudy was simply wondering what was taking so long! I miss him every day, too.

Piper, just think of all the hundreds of padded feet that will race to meet us one day on that Rainbow Bridge! I don't know if we choose them, or they choose us. How rich they make us, right?