Oh Lore I had a similar experience with my sweet Riley. Adopted him when he was 7 in 2015 as a “companion” for another dog I owned who’d lost her litter mate after 11 years! Little did I know what was ahead and how much Riley would rescue me instead: husband’s compression fracture in November, his loss of employment in March, heart attack in April, and suicide in May (found him with the original dog - Shiloh - sitting by him wondering what the heck had happened! I’m still angry he did that to that dog).
I had to sell that house because I couldn’t live where he’d taken his life. I packed up entire house into a POD, lived with friends (thankful they took my fur babies as well) and eventually moved into a condo. Riley was with me every step of the way, including being there after Shiloh crossed the Rainbow Bridge.
He was also there when I started dating the man who would be my future husband, David, who received the five-paw review!!
I’ve had dogs all my life but never grieved as much as when we had to let Riley go. I wanted to hang onto him forever because he’d been such a part of my healing process.
So grieve your sweet pupper. Dogs are truly more like family
i’m so sorry. I wish you were given more time with Harper. I know this pain and miss our first good-ish 😉 boy, Simon (cocker spaniel and bit of mischief maker). There was a unique bond there, I suppose due to the nature of first-and-only at the time, and no children, but maybe because he was a God-given companion for my soul for those days. He knew me so well, the best comfort and joy. I wrestled with the dog/after-life thing at first, but settled on trusting God to know the special gift they are to us and to restore that good one day, too. After the initial shock, the one thing that helped my grief process was finding creative ways to honor and memorialize him, like making a fountain by my window to see every day and a watercolor painted from favorite picture of him. It gave me something to do and think of more than the sorrow and loss. I hope you find your own way that brings some solace. God bless and comfort you and give you peace. 💕
Every time I try to write Lore, my phone autocorrects to Lord, which is maybe all I want to say. I love you. Harp was a pure joy. Meeting her was the first time I had ever heard of a “Wheaten greetin’.” ❤️
And now I'm crying all over again. Dogs are the most wonderful companions and they really do give us a reason to get up the days we just want to stay under the covers. I'm so sorry you didn't get longer with her, but she loved you for her whole life ♥️
I'm so so sorry to read of this loss. The grief is deep.
Oh Lore, I am so deeply sorry, and I’m praying for consolation and companionship for your broken hearts as you mourn this loss.
Oh Lore I had a similar experience with my sweet Riley. Adopted him when he was 7 in 2015 as a “companion” for another dog I owned who’d lost her litter mate after 11 years! Little did I know what was ahead and how much Riley would rescue me instead: husband’s compression fracture in November, his loss of employment in March, heart attack in April, and suicide in May (found him with the original dog - Shiloh - sitting by him wondering what the heck had happened! I’m still angry he did that to that dog).
I had to sell that house because I couldn’t live where he’d taken his life. I packed up entire house into a POD, lived with friends (thankful they took my fur babies as well) and eventually moved into a condo. Riley was with me every step of the way, including being there after Shiloh crossed the Rainbow Bridge.
He was also there when I started dating the man who would be my future husband, David, who received the five-paw review!!
I’ve had dogs all my life but never grieved as much as when we had to let Riley go. I wanted to hang onto him forever because he’d been such a part of my healing process.
So grieve your sweet pupper. Dogs are truly more like family
I’m so sorry! Our dog is 12 and we got him after a miscarriage as well. Dreading the day…
i’m so sorry. I wish you were given more time with Harper. I know this pain and miss our first good-ish 😉 boy, Simon (cocker spaniel and bit of mischief maker). There was a unique bond there, I suppose due to the nature of first-and-only at the time, and no children, but maybe because he was a God-given companion for my soul for those days. He knew me so well, the best comfort and joy. I wrestled with the dog/after-life thing at first, but settled on trusting God to know the special gift they are to us and to restore that good one day, too. After the initial shock, the one thing that helped my grief process was finding creative ways to honor and memorialize him, like making a fountain by my window to see every day and a watercolor painted from favorite picture of him. It gave me something to do and think of more than the sorrow and loss. I hope you find your own way that brings some solace. God bless and comfort you and give you peace. 💕
This broke the dam open - losing a four legged family member somehow seems harder when you don’t have children. No words 💔💔💔
It’s such a loss, of a really special kind with a terrible pain in your heart. Please be well, eventually.
Oh Lore, I’m so sorry. 💔😭
Oh Lore. 💔💔💔 There is no ache like losing a child, four-legged or otherwise.
Feeling a gut punch as I read this. I'm so sorry for your loss <3
I’m so sorry for the loss of your sweet companion and friend.
Every time I try to write Lore, my phone autocorrects to Lord, which is maybe all I want to say. I love you. Harp was a pure joy. Meeting her was the first time I had ever heard of a “Wheaten greetin’.” ❤️
I am so very sorry for your loss of a dear sweet companion. May your memories bring you comfort.
I'm so sorry you've lost such a beloved member of your family. So heartbreaking. 💔
Oh, Lore.
And now I'm crying all over again. Dogs are the most wonderful companions and they really do give us a reason to get up the days we just want to stay under the covers. I'm so sorry you didn't get longer with her, but she loved you for her whole life ♥️