On Feb. 5th at 9:40 am I kissed my precious 6 yr old dog Teak goodbye as he was taken off to go to finally rest. My soul hurts and it's hard to discuss and hard to make others understand how I feel. I'm thankful for the short time I had him but I'm angry that I didn't know he had such a serious situation when I adopted him 5 months ago. It has been 5 problematic and painful months for him but at the same time some wonderful moments of love and times he made me laugh. I miss his affections and unconditional love.

I have cried for three days, prayed for God's comfort and peace and try to put on a good face but my heart is sick over his loss.

I'm glad to have a place to express this. My heart goes out to all who have experienced this. I'm over 40 and it's the second time (19 yrs old) that I've had to say goodbye to my best friend and it's just as hard now as it was then....

I am so sorry for your recent heartbreak of Teak's passing. The undertanding you will find here amongst others who have lost a loved furry kid is amazing. Though it feels as though you may never get over the feeling of a heavy heart, I promise you will. Give yourself the time you need to allow yourself to heal.

Come here often and tell us your feelings, whether they are feelings of sorrow, grief, pain and also to share your happy feelings. It is here that we carry each other until we are able to stand once again.

Bless you at this difficult and hurtful time. May you find the peace and comfort you need. All of us here have been where you are now.

May the love of our Lord Jesus shine upon you and grant you peace.

Hugs

lisacares, I'm so sorry for what you are going through right now. I know how you feel. It doesn't matter how old they are, when you form that bond it is so emotionally painful when it is physically broken. Take your time through the grief process. Let it all out. We are all here for you.

John B

My sympathies to you, with Teak's health problems it must have been an intense 5 months, getting to know your pet and having to deal with illness at the same time;that you both could bond and grow to love each other so well is a credit to each of you.
I am sorry that you have to grieve Teak so soon after having opened your heart to him but know that you will be rewarded for this, meanwhile let it out, cry when you can and feel free to come here and talk as often as you like, we understand you and are part of this world of love and grief with you and Teak and ours.

As I read all of your responses, tears stream down my face with appreciation to each one of you. I am going through early menapause that has hit me very hard for the last two months and then add to it the loss of my precious Teak. I am very supported by my husband and Teen daughter and a few friends. I have not told everyone yet because the truth is it's too hard to SPEAK. I bust out crying.

I know God has a plan and purpose even in this situation. As my husband says, The Lord gave you to Teak and Teak to you so that he could experience love for 5 months that he was not getting in the pound or from the previous owners where he was abused in some way.

I love him so much and I am grateful for the time but I think what is hitting me so hard is that Teak is the first dog since I was 19 yrs old (I'm 42 this Saturday), that I have had that I bonded with like this.

I know that my heart will heal and my memories of him shall remain but right now I am so raw. I can hear his paws on the floor. I can almost see him out of the corner of my eyes. I call his name to go walking. I still go to put his food and water down for him and then I remember.... I wait for him to come runnning to me when I go into my home office to work. I miss his kisses all over my face.

Thank you for listening.... I used to be the supporter in my line of service/work I'm not used to having to get the support so please forgive me if I have gone on and on and not been sensitive to how anyone else may be feeling right now.

Lisa,

My heart is aching for you, I've been there twice in less than two years. And a year ago tomorrow, I also lost my precious mother.Thank you for having the heart and the courage to take in a little lost one. May God reward you with
the comfort and the peace you have earned. Meanwhile we are here for you.

Hugs and prayers.
Dayna

I am so sorry about your recent loss of Teak, your special baby. I agree with what your husband said about Teak. Everything you are going through is natural grieving, shock, and what seems like a million other emotions. I understand everything you are saying about missing him and the things he did that were special to the two of you.
Your pain is so intense because it has been only a matter of days since you said goodbye. That is like an instant in time. This is the time to cry, to vent, post a letter here to Teak telling him how you feel. Everything you get out helps you heal within.

It will take time for the pain to be less overwhelming. In the meantime, feel free to express yourself here and talk to us, to Teak...whatever helps relieve the intense feelings building up inside you. There is immense understanding here.

Remember by coming here you will find out that you are not alone in your suffering. We all have and are suffering the loss of one so special to us that the pain, the tears, can appear at anytime, even when we feel we have reached some degree of healing.

When you form such a special bond.....that means Teak became a part of you..he is now in a place where he can never be taken from you...he is in your heart and your memories. He has become an angel watching over you forever.

Lisa, I would like to offer my sympathy in your loss of precious Teak. My heart goes out to you as you struggled through his health issues. I know life just isn't fair when it comes to our fur babies. We'll never know why a baby as young as Teak was taken away so young. But hopefully we can offer you some comfort here and help you through the pain.