Some of you may remember the loss of Sammy the black raccoon the first of Nov. I returned home today from an hospital appointment and found his brother Rambo dead. I loved and petted him this morning and everything seemed fine. I am in total shock again. I know Sam was glad to see his brother but once again, so soon, unbearable pain and most likely more antidepressants. The pain is so raw from Sam dying, now Rambo. Honestly I don't think I can take any more. Please say a prayer for us tonight that IF its God will, he will ease my pain. If not, I am ready to go be with my furkids....not much worth living for anymore.

I am so sorry for your loss.

There is so much worth living for. There are other raccoons out there that would benefit from your love and care. They need you.

I know how you feel. My one and only companion deteriorated and died in a horrible way in 24 hours. I had to say goodbye just 2 days ago. I feel like a robot, like life doesn't make sense. But missy is right. Deep down I know it's not my time, no matter how angry and frustrated I am with life. The emotional pain is pure torture, but I remind myself... it could be worse. Taking yourself out of the picture means you take all your gifts away from the world. And the world needs them. Look at how much BS is around us, how de-valued an individual life of any kind has become. If you are one of the few precious people in the world with the capability to feel such loss, to love so much that you risk your own health, you are a diamond. And all the lives you can touch will be that much better for it.

Hi, coonmom, please permit me to add my sincerest sympathies in the loss of your beloved Rambo. Words cannot adequately express to you how much I am deeply saddened with your loss, especially so soon after Sammy. I can so relate to the shock and disbelief you must be feeling.

Please know you are not alone, coonmom. I do understand the total emptiness and loss you are feeling, and it can make us feel as though we have nothing else to live for. This is part of this deep grief you are going through, and it is very painful - - both emotionally and physically. Hopefully in time you will come to know a renewal in your heart and spirit, and will be able to re-define a "new normal" for your continued earthly journey. As difficult as it is to understand, we must try to find a way to continue our earthly journey in a way that will honor the eternal love bond we share with our beloved companions who are now with the angels. During this deep grief, it is a one day at a time journey, and it is so very important for you to know we are here for you, with you, and beside you with each step you take, and when you feel you just can't try anymore.

Coonmom, thank you so much for sharing your precious Rambo with us. Please know you are in my thougths and prayers, and please do let us know how you're doing.

Peace and blessings,
moon_beam

I still have some xanax left from Sam's passing, NOT a day goes by that I don't miss him. I know they are on the other side waiting for me, especially when the animals communictor said Sam was hanging out with Reggies white cat. One more left. 11 yr old Frisco who is blind and has severe joint pain, so this will most likely do him in since he has watched 5 coonfriends pass before him. I am sure his will to live is about as close to zero as mine is. Thanks for the kind words. I read the post on this site and feel others pain. GOD bless each and everyone of you for loving and caring for Gods creatures and being compassionate to your brothers and sisters who are in such terrible unbearable pain Frankly life is not worth living with out my furkids.
Picture is Rambo looking at camera and Frisco eating dinner
Coonmam.

Again I want to express my deepest sympathy to you in the loss of your sweet pet raccoons. I too understand your pain. I lost my Opie one year ago today and I still cry all the time. I still have another cat here and she needs me and needs my love. You too are needed by the remaining pet and as I said before there are so many others out there that need special people in their lives to give them a happy life. If you are feeling extremely low you should seek medical attention. Sometimes we need professionals to help us get through the rough patches.
HUGS

I know it is selfish, but I just can't do it again. I will continue to feed the wild ones that come nightly. It is such a joy when their bring their babies in for the first time, until the butthole neighbor traps and shoots them Just because he knows I love and care for them.

Hi, Coonmom, thank you so much for sharing this wonderful picture with us of your precious Rambo and Frisco. Racoons are such curious little creatures, and I have been fascinated with their clever intelligence. Thank you so much for sharing your precious companions with us.

Coonmom, what you are feeling is normal grief, particularly so close to after losing the physical presence of your beloved Sammy. Multiple losses, particularly in a short period of time, are very devastating, and I am so very sorry you are enduring the loss of your precious Rambo so soon and so very unexpectedly. Please just remember you are not alone in your grief journey, Coonmom. Each of us are here with you, for you, and beside.

Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers, coonmom, and look forward to knowing how you're doing.

Peace and blessings,
moon_beam

hi coonman

i had decided years ago that when my sweet baby girl died i would end my own life too. then when she was killed by another dog, i realised i needed to rethink my plan. i didn't think it was right now for me to throw my life away after hers had been taken way before she was ready. she loved life, every minute of it. to me, i felt like ending my own life would be disprecting her. despite that, i find myself wanting to just curl up and die so badly. i don't know how it is i'm meant to live without her in my life. so i take each minute, hour and day as it comes and do the best i can.

i shared that with you not to impose my beliefs on you. your experience is your own and i can't know what is like to be you. i hope with all my heart though that you can see a way through this pain, that you can hold on long enough for things to shift to a place where things become more and more manageable. i'm not anywhere near there yet, but from all i see on this site, it does seem that it is possible for others and in turn must be possible for me (even if i can't understand how). by that logic, it would be possible for you too.

i hope this doesn't offend you or come across as preachy or unsympathetic. i really do get that it hurts more than you thought anything could ever hurt and i wish i could ease that for you (for us all).

take as gentle care as you can
rb

I am still here but my soul yearns to be set free to soar the wind with the Eagles. Frisco still needs me, but other than that there is no purpose in my life. I am husbands 4th wife so I know it won't have any trouble finding another one. I think of Rambo being cremated now and the thought is gut wrenching.....my big beautiful soul mate. How can I live without him? I know he is not gone but I miss holding him and laying my head in his beautiful fur, plus all the coon kisses. He could even say "I love you" So special. After Sam died I felt his footprints on my bed, it actually woke me up thinking Ram or Frisco had came up and somehow gotten on the bed--neither were there so I know it was Sam letting me know he was close. Then the door bell started ringing for no reason. And rang twice the day Ram left us during one of my most intense crying spells, it sounded like "I am here, because I love you.
Thanks to all for the wonderful words of encouragement.
Coonmam

Dear Coonmam

I am touched by your posting of such deep sadness at the loss of your two beautiful "coons". I never think of racoons as pets - thank you for letting me in on the secret of "coon-love." Coonmam, even though you must feel like you've been pulling through a wire-maker, please stay here. Your "coons" need you - the wild and the tame. We here need you - the new and the longer. The world needs you - the unloved and the loved. You are among the precious few people on this earth who have truly been loved and have loved your animals. It's a rare thing - even more rare with an unusual animal. The world needs far more people with hearts like yours. Please let me know how you are doing.

Gretta's mom