For Anyone Who Has Lost a Beloved Pet

I guess it is about time for me to start blogging again. Tomorrow will be 2 months since Patti passed. Although I have been doing pretty good for the last few weeks (not crying all the time) I have missed Patti terribly. Everything reminds me of her. The first few weeks were the worst. I cried at everything -- her pictures, her spot on the bed, her empty car seat in the vehicle (she loved car rides) and even slow songs (that had no relation to her at all). Most of my tears are tears of happiness as I think back on the extraordinary life that she had with me. I truly believe in an afterlife and that I really haven't lost my connection with her at all. It's just in a different form now. 

I know others grieve as I have -- some maybe worse because of the circumstances of their beloved pet's death. Either way, a loss is a loss and it can be devastating. Below is a great post from the company that cremated Patti. They did such a beautiful job as I have Patti's ashes in a beautiful hand carved wooden urn on my nightstand. The words below just sum it all up for pet lovers everywhere. To see other great posts of theirs click here.

"For most of us who have lost a beloved pet, the pain from that loss is worse than losing a human loved one. We find the grief is much more intense, and many times we carry guilt for that. The bond that we have with our pets is the purest form of love. We have no fear of what they think of us, and they are always there for us - through thick and thin. They are more than happy to see us if we come in the door 50 times a day. We don't get this kind of love and reaction to our presence from humans, and when we no longer have that to count on, we become devastated. It is very normal to intensely grieve after pet loss" - Good Shepherd Pet Services.

Here are a few of my favorite quotes and poems for sad moments. Hope you get as much comfort out of them as I have.

I made this, feel free to use. :-)

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I made this, feel free to use. :-)

 

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 Also, a great book to read for further help with the grieving process of your beloved pet is Animals In Spirit by Penelope Smith. I read it years ago and picked it back up again after Patti's passing. I got mine at Barnes and Noble but I think you can get it at Amazon too. I have purchased a few copies and gave to friends who have lost pets and they all have really liked the book as well. I did a blog post on it which you can read here.

To all of those who are grieving, like me, my heart goes out to you. You are not alone.

In Memory of Our Precious Patti Marie....

It deeply saddens me to say that our precious little Patti Marie passed away Monday, March 18, 2013 due to kidney failure. She was able to pass at home on her favorite spot on the bed with her favorite blankie surrounded by her mommy, daddy and her brother and sisters. A world of thanks to our vet who came to the house at 9 pm Monday night and put her to sleep while I snuggled, rubbed and kissed on her the whole time – until the very end. It was so beautiful, peaceful and sad at the same time.

We gave the pups time to say goodbye and sniff her. D'Angelo's good-bye to Patti was so precious. Once we put her on the floor he went up to her body -- he kissed her eyes, kissed her face, sniffed her tushy one last time, let out a big sigh and a tear came out of his eye as he walked out of the room. So very sad but so beautiful. D'Angelo was so in love with Patti. It is hard on him so I am doing extra stuff (more car rides) and extra lovin' (if that's even possible - I have always given him a ton of love).

Patti was my world and the love of my life. A part of me died when she did. I used to always look at her and say "you complete me." I have no regrets at all. I loved Patti so deeply for 13 years and we were always together -- always. She was 8 weeks old and a ½ pound when I got her. I can still remember her puppy breath. She was truly the sweetest, gentlest, most beautiful puppy dog in the world. I would go through all the pain again to be able to experience the "pure love" that she gave me. I am so very blessed to have had her in my life and look forward to the day that we can be reunited once more. Mommy and Daddy love you so very much little Patti Marie! ♥

♥ Patti Marie Smith - August 14, 1999 to March 18, 2013 ♥

Thank you for all the love and happiness that you brought into our lives. We will miss you more than you could ever imagine sweet baby Patti Marie.

Love Always,

Mommy, Daddy, D'Angelo, Macy and Sadie

(The Park Avenue Chihuahua Crew)

Happy St. Patti's Day!

Our sweet little Saint Patti!

Today is a very special day for us. Not because we are Irish (my husband is but not the rest of our little group) but because it's a day we celebrate our St. Patti -- Patti Marie that is! ♥

So today is Happy St. Patti's Day! Just for today -- we are all Irish (even if it's just in our hearts!) :o)

Happy St. Patti's Day to you all! May the luck of the Irish be with you today and always! ♣

Belly Scratch

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This is sooooo our little Sadie. In fact, Off The Leash cartoon artist must have a puppy dog just like Sadie because the cartoons reflect her personality "to a T." Hilarious! :-)

Do you need a Dog-ervention?

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Curious to know how many of these signs do you have with your fur babies? :-)

Think before you.....

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Think before you buy, adopt or rescue. PLEASE.

Sunday Smiles

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A Dog's Last Will and Testament

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Read with a box of tissues. This is precious! :-)

Happy Valentine's Day

Happy Valentine's Day! May you and your fur babies have a day filled with love, fun and plenty of snuggle time. Spread the love! ♥

The Drill

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This is sooooo our little Sadie! She's such a cutie pie, you can't help but love her. ♥