It has been two years since I have felt this bad. Two years ago I lost my Woody Boy to a car. Today I lost my Smokey Joe. He died about two hours ago. He stood up and dropped over and he was gone. I have some comfort in that he didn't suffer and that I didn't have to make the decision to let him go. But he was a great dog and a good friend and I miss him very much already. I'm sure that he is with Woody running and playing and I wish that I could see them together again. I have two other dogs and two cats and they were all great friends with Smokey and I know that they will miss him too. I'm just glad that I was able to be here with him when he passed. I love you, Smokey Joe.

{{{{{Steve}}}}} I am so terribly sorry for your loss of Smokey Joe and well remember talking about Woody. Please accept my deepest condolences. And it was just two hours ago. I can see your tears and hear you weep. It would also be of a great comfort to me being there to say my farewells as Smokey Joe crossed over to The Rainbow Bridge and that he didn't suffer.

Please, know that you, your family, fur kids and Angel Fur Kids Smokey Joe and Woody too are in my thoughts and prayers as I wing many loving Angels to soothe you and guide you through this most difficult time. Steve? I don't know if you recall our PM regarding ... How shall I say ... What happened to my then kitty Cocoa at the moment of my Dad's death. Please, feel free to PM me again should you wish to talk about it. When you're up to talking, that is. It takes time (some more time than others) and baby steps. We are here for you. I so wish again and again that I could wave a magic wand to take away the pain.

Be kind to yourself, far kinder than you normally are or would be. Come and talk whenever you're able and feel you can share. Steve, you also asked me for the link to the flash Rainbow Bridge presentation. If your PC is as tough on you as mine is on me and you lost it, please don't hesitate to ask for it again. Okay? My gosh, I'm so dreadfully sorry and pray you're okay.

Please do keep us posted when you feel able. The more you talk, the better it is in helping to find that Healing Path.

I Wish You Peace.

Many Comforting Hugs to you and Butterfly Kisses to your Angel Fur Kid Smokey Joe.



Always, Dottie xoxoxox

Steve, sorry for your loss, I know exactly how you feel, God Bless Smokey Joe always, Jorge Click to view attachment Trixie and El Niño

Dear Steve

I'm so very sorry for the loss of your dear Smokey Joe. Please know that you and your fur babies and Angel Fur babies are in my thoughts and prayers.
Hugs
Jan and my Angels and Pixie x

I am so sorry. He didn't suffer, and that's good. It's the way they should all go, but so hard on us. ((((hugs)))) to you.

Hi, Steve, please accept my sincerest sympathies in the loss of your beloved Smokey Joe. Losing a beloved companion is never easy regardless of the circumstances or how long we have been blessed with the privilege of their company. I am so o o glad you were able to be with your precious Smokey when he joined the angels, too, and that he did not suffer.

But still there is the grief journey that lies ahead - - adjusting your daily routines that no longer include the PHYSICAL presence of your precious Smokey Joe. I emphasize the word "physical" because now your Smokey's sweet Living Spirit is forever with you in your heart and memories. The bond of love and friendship you share with him continues on just as it always has and always will - - just differently.

Steve, as you know from your time here with your precious Woody the same is true for your precious Smokey Joe - - we are here for you for as long and as often as you need us. We would enjoy having you come here frequently to share with us your wonderful memories of your precious Smokey Joe and any pictures of him you would like to post.

Steve, thank you so much for sharing with us about your precious Smokey Joe, and for giving us the opportunity to help you in your grief journey. Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers, Steve, and please let us know how you're doing.

Peace and blessings,
moon_beam

Here is a picture of Smokey and a picture of Smokey and Woody. They are finally together again.





I sure do miss those guys. I love you Smokey and Woody.

Oh Steve, they are beautiful! Both of them so very, very stunning. And, you can most definitely see how loved they are. Smokey Joe is even smiling so big in that top picture. Woody is smiling in a big way, too. You're a terrific Fur Kid Daddy! Please, believe me. It really shows. Thank you so much for sharing these wonderful photos.

Steve, I want to apologize for ... Well, my vision isn't that good. In the top photo, Smokey Joe looks gray in color to me. But, in the bottom photo, he looks quite brown. Yes, I broke my glasses and haven't gotten my new ones yet. Anyway, I made two quick images without enhancements to the pastures, flowers, dove and so on then bordered them until I can figure out what color your Angel Fur Kid Smokey is at The Rainbow Bridge. Here he is in gray with an Angel looking over him ...



And, here's Angel Fur Kid Smokey Joe in brown ...



Around the time I had finished those two images, God smiled on Smokey at The Rainbow Bridge, visiting him to see what wings and robe he'd love to wear or none or ... Anything Smokey's heart desires. Smokey smiled really big like in that top photo and asked God how he thought Smokey would look in tan, cream or purple fur. God laughed and said it's up to your Angel Fur Kid. So, Smokey decided to try out light tan for a while, chose his golden wings and robe then ...



Steve, any color you paint him, he's the finest garbed Angel Fur Kid doggie at The Rainbow Bridge!

Many comforting Hugs!

Always, Dottie xoxoxox

Hi, Steve, thank you so o o o much for sharing your wonderful pictures of your Smokey and Woody. They are very handsome men indeed!!! They know you love them with all your heart, Steve, and are forever with you in your heart and memories so that you can share your life with them as you always have, and always will.

Isn't Dottie AMAZING how she is able to do all the wonderful graphics for us??!! We are truly blessed to have her with us - - not just for her incredible creativity - - most importantly for the loving, caring person she is.

Steve, I hope you feel our collective and individual compassion and support coming to you across the cyber miles. Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers, and will look forward to knowing how you're doing whenever possible.

Peace and blessings,
moon_beam

It has been four days since I lost Smokey and the days are just so different without him. He was a gentle soul for a big dog (94 lbs.) and he followed me everyhwere. If I went in to take a shower, he would be laying next to the door waiting for me to come out. I used to feed him every morning and then let him outside to do his business. He would lay next to me in the evening while we watched TV and I would pet him and scratch his head.

Smokey never had any hair on his body. The vet could never figure out why so we bought him a coat for rainy days and for the winter to keep him warm. He would lay next to the bed at night and I would cover him whith his blanket to keep him warm. If he got up to get a drink, he would come back and poke me with his nose to wake me so I could cover him again. We wrapped him in that blanket when we took him to the vet to be cremated.

When I came home from work, Smokey would come to greet me and smile. He had a way of showing his teeth that almost looked like he was mad but it was a happy smile. I'll never get to see that smile again. As I type this, the tears are rolling down my face and I hurt so much inside. I miss my dog. I love you Smokey.

Awww! What lovely memories of your handsome boy. He sounds like such a loving, awesome dog. Right now the memories might bring you pain, but in time you will draw comfort from them, and realize that as long as you have these memories, and as long as you have the love in your heart - your boy Smokey will always be with you

Hugs, Cheryl x

I am deeply sorry for your loss. Im glad you have other pets to keep you strong and to help you heal. Always easier said than done it will get better(I am waiting for this myself). "Take care and godbless!"

It has been one week since I lost my Smokey Joe. The tears still flow and the house still feels different without him. I have been on disability for the last week and I just found out that a coworker of mine passed away on the same day as Smokey. She was in the hospital in Philly and no one let me know that she died. She was the same age as me and she was an animal lover, too. After I prayed for her, I asked her to watch out for my boys (Smokey, Woody, and Beauregard (all dogs) and Furfee (my good old cat) until I get there. I know that she will do that for me. Too much death lately. I have been sick with an autoimmune disorder for three years and now I have a Staph infection that I can't get rid of. All together it makes it hard to have a positive outlook lately. But I still have my two young dogs and my two cats and they can still make me smile. Thanks to all who replied and for the kind thoughts.