Its hard to lose a pet you've had for years. Its really hard to lose two close together. I almost lost three, but I actully saved my puppy Fish. Hes good to go now...I hope nothing else dies on me for a long time, I dont think I could handle it. Oh my heart hurts....

When you feel like it, tell us about your babies, including Fish. Who is your avatar picture of? What happened? Or, if you would rather, just tell us some good memories of all your babies, again, including Fish. You said Fish is a puppy...how old? Got any more pictures?
It usually just helps to get it out...to talk....to post pictures...the distractions of it all are usually very helpful. You said you saved your puppy....that sounds like a good part of all that has happened, apparently within a short time.

Yes, it is hard when we lose one we have had for a long time. That what is happening here in this forum...we have been there or we are there now...or we know we will be there again...sooner than we know..as we never know when our special ones will be taken away from us.

Your avatar looks like a beautiful black cat. I had 3 of them...all siblings...and I lost my Little Guy in September of 07, and the others earlier. I had him over 16 1/2 years...the longest I ever had a baby be with me. I have never had any of my dog sweethearts stay that long but I did have them like 10 years and 12 years...around that time...there would be a problem I couldn't cure.

I do wish you peace and healing in your loss and am glad you do have your puppy, Fish. It is good not to have a completely empty home, at least it is for me. I can't handle the emptiness...it makes the pain twice as bad.

Write again and know there are many here who understand....you are not alone.....and we are all listening.

Jenny,

I had my almost 16 yr old siamese euthanized last month, after a rough battle with chronic kidney disease. I can't even imagine losing 2 so quickly. It is all so new, so I'm sure your still in that initial shock stage. I know I walked around like a total zombie first couple weeks, could'nt sleep, lost 8 lbs. It's always so hard at first, but the intense pain does seem to get a bit easier, or at least different over time. Whatever emotions you're going through, they are a normal reaction to losing 2 huge parts of your life.

Tho i just joined this site, the other online support sites/chats haved helped me tremendously. Hopefully the great support here will help you get through this.

Jasmine reminds me of my 1st kitty, Iggy. He was a stocky, siamese/black mix with same little white markings in front. Looked alot like her in build too.

I forgot. Your mole story I read made me laugh, as Mr fuji also presented me with many a mole. Unfortunately they were usually left on my bed or near it, and not living. Poor defenseless critters. He did bring me a live(and buzzing) cicada once- quite the site and sound. Once I was sitting on sofa, I felt something rubbing against my leg, and it didn't feel like his silky fur!! I looked down and he had a live adult dove gently in his mouth. I luckily got him outside with it and saved it, with no damage.

Like many others, you'll probably find that talking about the good times, and funny personality traits,etc., helps to balance the hurt a bit.

jenny723,
grieve and grieve some more as this is the only way to eventually overcome the passing of your two pets.
I lost my best friend Duncan and it was painful for a few days but what helped reduce the mourning period was to concentrate and devote more attention to my surviving dogs. All i can add is do the same with Fish...he is still living and breathing and needs needs your attention and affection.

Take care jenny,
-Ken

Thank all of you for the responses. I am still so heart broken that I am without my 2 babies. I have still got 'Fishy' and his momma Doree. Fishy is Buddys son. He looks just like old Bud. Very smart, and silly. It makes me feel good when I sit with him. Hes all love and happiness. Doree-dore, was Buddies dog. She never attacted to anyone but him. She seems to pay more attention without him here. He was a beauty. Click to view attachment Click to view attachment This is fish when he was about 2 months.

On the kitty side of life I have Spunkie. I got him two weeks after I got Jasmine. Hes about the same age as her. He loved her too. I worried about him because once they were split up for about two months, he became afraid of the carpet. He is a wonderful cat. I love him as much as I love her. When he gets mad at a person-somehow and Im not kidding....gets into their underwear drawer and pulls them all out onto the floor. It makes me laugh everytime. Hes my Pookiefat!
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I know that its just a part of life and that all good things must come to an end. I just didnt want it to ever end, I love them all so much. When I get to rainbow bridge Im gonna have a whole heard of critters. I did go and get my Spunkie a friend, so now I have a kitten hidden somewhere in my house that I cant find. It is nice to know that other people love and feel pain and loss like I do. Sometimes I feel crazy, but now I know that Im not alone. I know that each person on here loves all their babies the same way I loved mine. Thank you so much.

Your pictures are really terrific. I am glad you posted them. I really do have to ask...how did Fish get his name? By the way, his picture at 2 months is priceless...it is so precious.

Your stories about your babies brought a smile to my face and I thank you for that. We all need to smile once in a while. It is good you are not alone. I have lost a special one and not been alone and also lost one and been alone...and being alone magnifies everything...the pain, the anguish, the missing, the everything.

I wish you peace and healing.

And a cyber-HUG here We all need hugs and smiles.

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Can you see the fish? Cant really see the fish anymore, but the name just stuck. He knows thats his name. He is a love. Im glad that the stories made you smile...It made me feel better sharing. Your sweet baby was a beauty also. I think black cats are the best. She was the one that was always there for me, Im married with two kids. She seemed like the only one at the end of the day when all the giving was over that just loved me and wanted to hang out. Thats what makes it the hardest. She was my little best friend, even with all the pain...I wouldnt of traded loving her for anything. Click to view attachment
This was her. Thank you for the cyber-hug...I wish you joy and happiness. You are a wonderful person to help others through our grief. I think this is one of the most wonderful sites Ive ever visited.

Well, now that you mention it...I "think" I do see the fish you spoke about. What a darling picture. and that picture of your special lady......those eyes............she is beautiful. Yes, I have always loved black cats..my neighbor had one when I was about 10 years old and I thought she was gorgeous. Then in 1991 a feral silver momcat had a litter in my backyard and we got 3 black kitties, twin boys (my teddy bears)...Little Guy and Keeper...and a short-haired female we called Little Girl. You will see a lot of pictures of black cats on this forum and they are all just gorgeous.

I hope you find that little kitten you spoke about

Hugs to you and all your babies...pictures just speak volumes and always show just how beautiful all these special ones are.

All of the pictures you posted of your furry kids brought such a smile to me tonight. I haven't been here much lately and have just now read your beautiful story. Your account of each of them is filled with so much love I can feel it here.

May you be blessed with comfort as you remember all the special times you and your "little best friend" shared together. Im glad to hear you have Fishy, Doree-dore, and the new little mischief maker to help ease your sadness with comfort. The love they have for you and you for them will help carry you through the grief and sadness when you need it the most.

Much love from my heart to yours,
Beth