Got a condolence card from the vet today...

[Care28]

And I have been crying nonstop since. Someone, please tell me when this pain gets easier. Just when I think it's easing up some I'm right back to where I was the day we lost her. I just can't believe I'll never see her face again, or snuggle with her, or feel her sweet kisses on my hands and face. I still feel like I failed her somehow, and I can't get that feeling to go away.

I just wanted to talk mainly...I'm trying to talk here rather than make my family more upset, since they're going through missing her too...

The entire vet office personnel signed it. Every one of them.

[wnalegria]

I am very sorry about your loss. Remember that you littlr one is smiling at you from above and wants you to go on. You will always have her in your heart and will cherish the special times that you shared.

[Care28]

Thank you, Kathy. I went ahead and decided to call the vet office just to see if her ashes are ready, and they are...so now I have to go pick them up tonight.

[rrosenberry]

I know it seems hard to imagine, but it does get easier, everyday a little bit. That was very nice of your vet to send that card, mine did the same, and I remember how it made me feel. It's nice to know they care too, sometimes you think it's just their job,, but they care, and so do we.

[Care28]

I was very touched that they sent the card, very. And that they all signed it. Something told me when I got it that Kelli's ashes would be there, so I'm glad I called. I just went up and got her. This tiny little box. I know it's not "her", but I'm glad she's home.

[cajungal]

We also got a condolence card from our vet after Lacey died. Ridgefield Vet in Thibodaux, Louisiana has the most caring people. They tenderly took care of Lacey even though we knew they was nothing they could really do. We had to take her 3 times a week for IV fluids since she was in kidney failure. We did that for almost 3 months until we had to make the decision to put her to sleep. So, they grew close to Lacey. I truely believe the pain never totally goes away. There will always be emptiness in my heart, but I know that she will never hurt again. I think she knew she was dying. Because she became extremely clingly those last 3 months. Always wanting us to hold her and not wanting to put her down. The last night she was with us, she barely had the strength to get out of her doggy bed. But, took every strength in her body just to get out that bed and paw at my mom to pick her and hold her. It is my first holiday without her and what would of have been her 14th birthday is next month. I still cry nearly every day, but knowing I will have Chloe soon makes me smile. The day we buried her started off sunny but as soon as we put her in the ground, it started pouring down rain. My dad was even choking the tears away. I am so sorry you are going through all this pain. Take comfort knowing that we care even though we are many miles apart. Kelli and my Lacey are probably running around keeping each other company. And free of pain. They are our angels watching us from above.

[chuckandnan]

I'm so sorry for the loss of your baby. I know the pain that you are going through. I lost my baby girl Tuffy after 15 years (a little schuz) and I tell you my heart just broke. I couldn't go to work for a week and I thought I was never going to be able to sleep again. After she was buried I started to heal...that is to say try to put my life back together. She was my little pal and I couldn't imagine a day without her. I cried and cried. After 10 years I have finally bought a little Yorkie (Dollie) and she is now a year old. She is so precious and I love her dearly. We can't replace our babies, and we don't try, we simply have to give our love to another until we are once again united with our precious ones. Please know that the pain will end and at that time you can begin to cherish the time you had with your baby and believe that gone but not forgotten and not forever. You will be united again for eternity. God Bless and I keep you in my prayers.
Dollie says don't cry, remember all the good times....Until then....

[red98vett]

I'm so sorry for your loss....our vet did that when our Cocker Lady went to RB and it really brings it all back to you - I hope soon you can look back on your cherished memories and smile when you think of your baby....I found it does take a long time but it CAN happen....You didn't fail her....Heaven needed an angel..... and choose yours.

Big hugs to you and I'm so sorry.

[ilovemyabbie]

WOW... THAT IS SAD, BUT YET REASSURING THAT THERE IS STILL PEOPLE IN THE WORLD THAT CARE... It will get easier... you will always remember her... but those are good memories... Just be thankful you had the time with her you did.

[Care28]

Thank you all so very much. I'm feeling a little better this morning, sitting here quietly watching the snow fall (I should be working, but I'm entranced by the snow, lol). Yesterday, getting the card and then her ashes, it just brought it screaming back to me. And I think for the first time I accepted that she was really gone and we weren't going to see her again. I know that we will welcome a new baby into our home someday soon, and she will be a new little one for us to love on and care for. Kelli will be waiting for us at the RB, and she's happy and playing with everyone. I know she's at peace, no more pain and no more medicine to take. And that's just what I would want for her.

[whispersmom2]

It does get easier with time but every time you read of another little one going to RB, I cry all over again. My Jesse has been dead a year. My vet cut a wee lock of hair, tied it with a white bow and it is taped to my frig. Also, they made a plaster cast of his right front paw and gave that to me. Those are such kind and caring things but they are at times reminders of him.
Our babies are all together and waiting for us when we meet with them again..

[Gir & Bing]

I keep my dogs ashes ever since I was little if they died. I had a Carin Terrier (Katie) and my min sch. who died at the end of September (Suzie). I dont want the ashes to be spread, I want to keep them in my urns, in my room like where they would've been.