Miss Dixie,
This will be short, because I am in no shape to write very much...
Today has been hard for me, Dee Dees. You were taken from me 2 months ago.
It seems like yesterday, but at the same time it feels like forever....
I miss you so much. I want you back so bad. I want to do that awful day over.
I would have done everything different and you would still be here.
I can't forgive myself.... If I had been responsible, I would have had you on a leash.
But I gave you your freedom always... I never wanted you confined.
I loved you so much and wanted you to live life to the fullest.
Your "freedom" took your life.
I hate that "woman" in the SUV that hit you and drove away. I have not forgiven her
as I know I should. If she hadn't been so damn preoccupied, you'd still be here and I
wouldn't be in agony.
I love you Dee Dees. I am so sorry. I know you wanted to live...you loved life like
no dog I had ever seen. I am so sorry. I love you.
Mom

Dixie....

My cat was ran over by a car and killed, so I know exactly what your saying when you say you hate the driver. I feel the same way and hope that they will one day feel the pain that they have caused. I know thats wrong but i cant help it. I also think like if I had locked the cat flap she wouldnt have been able to get out and would therefore still be here, but like you, i wanted her to enjoy her freedom. She loved outdoors, running about and chasing mice and birds ! Ive lost count of the amount of "presents" she left for me each morning. I hated it at the time but God what I would give to have it all the way it was. I miss her loads.

Take care

Hi Dana,

I know the loss of Dixie hurts. I am still feeling Odin's loss as well. One of our friends came over last night and he noticed that Odin was missing and he asked where he was. So that just open up the wound again. He had lost his cat Grape a few years ago and knew the pain that I felt. It was nice to have a sympathetic shoulder to cry on rather than face that deer-in-headlights look of someone who doesnt understand.

Dear Dana,

Your letter to Dixie brought tears to my eyes. Your words are so heartfelt and so full of emotion that I can't help but know and feel how badly you miss Dixie.

Someone here once told me that the tears we shed are healing tears. I've come to believe that...so please know that every tear you shed over Dixie is a tear that will help you heal.

You and Dixie are in my thoughts on her 2 month anniversary.
Love,
Kathleen

PS - Dixie was such a cutie...I love the picture you posted!

Dana,
Your post made me weep. I too am going through a terrible time. It's been a little over 5 weeks since TJ passed and I miss him terribly and I can't do a damn thing about it. I'm having trouble finding anything to be happy about. Everyday is still like just going through the motions. I do feel your sadness and I do understand how you feel. I had a cat that got hit by a car years ago and since that day I keep all my cats indoors unless they are on a leash with me in the yard or on the deck. I guess I'm paranoid that something will also happen to them.

Stay well & take care,
Lisa...NOAH'S ARK