I lost my Kyra less than a week ago and feel so cheated. She was just a baby girl, only 2 1/2, and taken away in such away I didn't get to say good-bye. She was hit by a car and left lying in someones yard. The person hit her so hard she flew off the street into someone's front yard. The people never stopped to she if she was living and in need of help. The scene was witnessed by people, how could they just leave her there. My father ran as fast as he could after the police called but she passed instantly. He held her and had to close her eyes. He sat there in this yard on a busy street, crying. He was not given much time with her before they came to take her to the cemetary. The police were wonderful, they called to check on us and to see if we needed an officer to come and sit with us for sometime. (We are from a very small town, so they can do this, not much else going on.) The worst part was telling my son, she was his best friend, if you saw him she was right beside him. My son claims, at the ripe old age of 5, that god needed a dog for his old pap and the pope and that he wanted the best. My son is an old soul and is doing better everyday. But, I have guilt because she was all alone when she died. I question if she knew how much we loved her, If she felt abandond, How could this have been prevented. I know deep down it couldn't. We have rabbits and squirrels in our back yard and she got out the back door and took off after one of these animals and not being used to cars got scared and confused and ran the wrong way. But this guilt will not go away. I just hope and pray that she knew she was our baby girl and we are dying inside without her.

Dear Jennie,

I am glad you decided to post over here. Tears came to my eyes when you told your story about Kyra. I am so very sorry that she had to go in this devastating way. It sounds like your son is quite mature for his age! If only we all could understand it as well as he seems to.

Kyra was an awfully beautiful girl, and I know she was a sweet and wonderful part of your family. You're right, there's nothing you could have done to prevent this. I had the same thoughts about my Allie (who had to be euthanized after her surgery because after the anesthesia wore off she would have been in terrible pain, and it wouldn't have been worth it because she wouldn't have survived much longer anyway).

This is the conclusion I have come to: our babies truly knew how much we loved them in their lives, and that is what they remember. Even if they might have been scared or confused at the end, we have to muster up the courage to release them to God, knowing that immediately after their moment of death, God took away ALL of the bad things they might have felt, and replaced it a hundred fold with the happiest and most beautiful eternal life in Heaven. It's hard to accept, but I believe that God loves Kyra and Allie even more than we ever could, and that He will take care of them forever until we see them again.

(((Hugs)))
Jenny

Dear Jennie,

I am so sorry for the loss of your beautiful furbaby Kyra. How could anyone not stop and at least try to help after they have hit an animal? Kyra is not hurt anymore, she is at the Rainbow Bridge romping and playing with all of our little babies who have passed on. You gave her the best life anyone could and when things happen beyond our control we feel so much guilt. Oh, if only we could think like your precious 5 yr. old son.

Kyra knew how much you all loved her and that you did not abandon her. We are shedding our tears along with you.

Cyber hugs,
Kimi

Dear Jennie,

Again, I'm so sorry for your loss of sweet, sweet Kyra.

When I read what your son said, my eyes filled with tears. He really is an old soul, and I'm so sorry he lost his friend and protector.

There's no doubt in my mind about whether or not Kyra knew that you loved her. It sounds like you gave her 2 1/2 wonderful years, and she gave you the same in return. Just as sure as you are of Kyra's love for you, she is sure of your love for her.

You and your family are in my thoughts.
Kathleen

I am so sorry that someone would hit your beautiful baby Kyra and never even stop to see if she was alive or not. I don't understand people if they have no compassion for animals than they wouldn't for a human either. I know it must be so painful for you to know your baby was hit and left on the street to die. I hope that your son will continue to be ok with Kyra gone. I'm sure it must have been hard for your dad as he held her. Please come and talk anytime you need too.
Ann

My heart goes out to you ~ What a beautiful and precious sweet baby your dear Kyra is ~ I am truly sorry for your loss ~

There are such cold insensitive and senslessly hard hearted people in this world motivated by fear and scarcity so much that they do not have a conscience ~ to take an innocent life without remorse or responsibility is so unbelievable to me ~

Take Comfort in knowing that you gave love and unconditional acceptance and a happy life to Kyra ~

Sincere Condolences, Kathryn

Dear Jennie,

What heartfelt words from your sweet son I have no doubt that precious Kyra knew how much she was loved. Please try to be strong.

Thinking of you.

Lynn

I know just how you feel.

My little angel Suzy was only six years old and other than being blind she perfectly healthy as far as the vets could tell. I'm angry that she was taken from me, especially since anyone who knows me, including God, knows that she is the single most important thing in my whole world. I feel so cheated too and I don't know who to be mad at. I tried to blame myself, but the vet said it must've been an anurism or heart attack.

I know the feeling of guilt you have, but your little Kyra loves you. And she understands how much you love her. We understand too.

Love and light
Suzanne