Angel SUGAR
my favorite hello and hardest goodbye
… missing her everyday
In honor of World Pet Memorial Day, lets remember all the pets who brought happiness and touched our lives.
Your Pets In Heaven
Saying good-bye to your beloved pet is certainly not an easy thing to do. We want to share a poem from Ken D. Conover.
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Pets in Heaven
To have loved and then said farewell, is better than to have never loved at all.
For all of the times that you have stooped and touched my head, fed me my favorite treat and returned the love that I so unconditionally gave to you.
For the care that you gave to me so unselfishly.
For all of these things I am grateful and thankful.
I ask that you not grieve for the loss, but rejoice in the fact that we lived, loved and touched each others lives. My life was fuller because you were there,
To have loved and then said farewell, is better than to have never loved at all.
For all of the times that you have stooped and touched my head, fed me my favorite treat and returned the love that I so unconditionally gave to you.
For the care that you gave to me so unselfishly.
For all of these things I am grateful and thankful.
I ask that you not grieve for the loss, but rejoice in the fact that we lived, loved and touched each others lives. My life was fuller because you were there,
not as a master/owner, but as my FRIEND.
Today I am as I was in my youth. The grass is always green, butterflies flit among the flowers and the Sun shines gently down upon all of God’s creatures.
I can run, jump, play and do all of the things that I did in my youth.
Today I am as I was in my youth. The grass is always green, butterflies flit among the flowers and the Sun shines gently down upon all of God’s creatures.
I can run, jump, play and do all of the things that I did in my youth.
There is no sickness, no aching joints and no regrets and no aging.
We await the arrival of our lifelong companions and know that togetherness is forever. You live in our hearts as we do in yours.
We await the arrival of our lifelong companions and know that togetherness is forever. You live in our hearts as we do in yours.
Companions such as you are so rare and unique.
Don’t hold the love that you have within yourself.
Don’t hold the love that you have within yourself.
Give it to another like me and then I will live forever.
For love never really dies, and you are loved and missed as surely as we are.
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Sending Lots of Golden LOVE
to all our friends who experienced a loss of a pet.
Special Golden Thoughts to KT.
Lots of Golden Woofs,
Loosing Your Pet
Today, I was sadden to hear about another passing of a friend. My fellow agility friend BJ passed away. She was 11 year old golden retriever and her cancer got a toll on her life. The fondest memories I remember of BJ’s was the constant friendliness and wagging tail. One would never know her underlying bout with cancer. I know that it is very difficult to loose your pet, best friend. I would like to extend the following advise and tips:
- Allow yourself (family) to mourn the loss of your pet.
- Tell your friends and family about your loss. However, be prepared for some very different reactions. There will be some who would think you’re odd for mourning the loss of your pet. Try to talk to someone who understands.
- Remember by doing something in memory of your pet. (blogs, photos, stories …)
- Move on … You will have good days and very bad days. Eventually, good days will gradually increase and for sure you will be left with great memories of your pet.
- Find a comfort from your pets. Just keep in mind that pets are very sensitive to human emotions. Do try to contain your grief when around your other pets. Be happy for your pet’s life.
- Don’t be afraid to get a new pet right away. A new pet brings laughter and smile … even if it is the last thing you feel doing. However, keep in mind that every pet is different. You can not compare your old pet to your new pet. You will always remember your old pet’s memories and nothing can take its place.
- Find comfort on internet sites and organization:
- www.aplb.org Association for Pet Loss and Bereavement Website
- www.in-memory-of-pets.com In Memory of Pets
- www.petloss.com Pet Loss
Hope this is helpful and comforting at the same time.
