My darling Snookie girl left this world on her own at 1:48 PM she was just to sick to make it. My heart is crushed and shattered and I just can't talk right now. The tears wont stop.
Snookie's Mama & Daddy
Ann, & Clair

Ann, Bless you an your Snookie girl. She is in pain no more, she is surrounded by all that have passed before and the father. They already know her there, it is a great homecoming for her, she is with my Moose and all the others too, held by the common thread. Love, Pamela

OMG, Ann, ((((((huge hugs))))))) to you.

Maybe Snookie knew it would just be too much for you to do it for her.
Hang in there,
much love

Ann, I'm so sorry to hear that. Snookie is no longer in pain though.

Thinking of you,

I think I am broken beyond repair. Our middle daughter and her fur baby Gypsy Rose the toy poodle was over when Snookie left this world and Gypsy threw up when Snookie died. The 3 of us were holding Snookie when she left. I feel like this is a nightmare from which there is no return. I can't think to keep my words straight.
Ann

Ann,

I am so sorry for your loss. Snookie was so sick that it is a blessing she passed while surrounded and comforted by those who loved her. I know it doesn't feel like it, but hopefully one day you will see how lucky she was. I cannot imagine the pain you are feeling having been holding her when she passed. Please know that her love for you and her family is undying and that she is in a place where she is no longer ill and in pain. Please believe it is a better place than where she spent so much time being sick recently. God bless you and you must continue living for Snookie's sake and all the other animals that you can provide so much love for.

Steve

Darling Ann,

Steve is so right! Please have faith. Dear sweet Snookie had a peacefull passing, surrounded by her loved ones. I am thankful for your sake that you did not have to make the final decision for her.

I hope my Punky finds her and they can exchange stories about how much fun they had with their Mommies!!

All my love.

I'm so sorry, Ann. Your darling Snookie held on long enough for your family to have one more Christmas with her. I'm glad she was able to leave on her own....you not having to make the decision to end her life should put your mind at ease that it was her time.

She and Chilli Bean are together now with all of our furbabies and they are running wild and free.....young, happy and pain- free once again. I know you will miss her greatly and your life without her will be different. You seem to have a very supportive family and I know you will all pull together and make it through this.

I will keep you and your family in my thoughts and prayers,
__Jim

I am so sorry.

Ann dearest, my thoughts are so very much with you. Your precious Snookie has been in my thoughts all of the week. She was such a very brave little girl and battled so bravely.

To be in her mommy and daddy's arms when her final sleep came, although so heartbreaking for you, must have been a great comfort to her to be able to feel all your love and warmth surrounding her little body.

She choose the moment herself, which is a gift from her to you, so that you were not put in the position of deciding for her. Bless her heart, what a wonderful wee girl she was.

Ann, you gave her a wonderful life. No furbaby could have been more loved than your dear little Snookie and now she is with Chili Bean, restored and well again. Try to think of her like that if you possibly can ... The image of Rainbows Bridge and our babies restored to health and happily playing together was one of the main things that kept me going in those first few dreadful days.

Please know that I'm thinking of you so much.
With love
jilly

Words cannot express the depth of my sympathy to you. I sit here reading this and crying, not just for my Sonnie but for your Snookie. My heart goes out to you. May God show you the way through this dark tunnel.

Dear Ann,

My deepest sympathy to you and your family. Your Snookie spared you the pain of taking that last drive. What a special girl.

You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Love,

Lynn

I have been reading about your precious snookie and I have been feeling your pain. Snookie is now an angel and is not in pain anymore. You are so blessed to have shared such a love with your baby. I am so sorry for your loss.

I want to thank each and every one for your comfort, it really means so much to me. I am so thankful I did not have to put Snookie to sleep I know I would have always wondered if it was her time. I prayed harder than I ever have for her to go on her own so I would not have to have her put to sleep. I did not think so we go on her own but I think she knew it was killing me.

Now I have to take her precious body up to Jackson so they can cremate her. I hate it so much, I wanted her to be buried at my dads house but my dad would not let me dig the ground before it froze solid. Knowing that we are going to sell our house someday when we get my dad's house, we did not dig a grave in advance here since we did not want to leave her behind.

My husband thinks it is better to cremate her than to let the bugs, worms and under ground animals get to her and that's what my children and sister says. They said we can always keep her with us but oh my God in a container, it is killing my heart. We would not be able to dig the frozen ground now if we tried. Oh I know I might not be making sense but I am trying to tell everyone how distraught I am to have her beautiful body burned up. I feel so strange I do not feel like myself.
Ann

My dear sweet Ann, I am so very sorry. I know you must be devastated. I've only known you and little Snookie for about 2 months and I feel so attached...I'm crying too. In reading all your posts about Snookie one of the many things that has touched me the most is the love you have for her. And now, in the end, I'm touched by the love Snookie has for you. She knew you were struggling with making the decision to put her down, so she made the decision for you. What a great gift she gave you...out of the great love she has for you.

Ann, you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Love,
Kathleen

Dear Ann,

I am so sorry about Snookie. I have been thinking of her often lately. I haven't seemed to have the strength to post lately, and I'm sorry for that. I'm glad you were able to have one last Christmas together. She is now pain free and running with all the beloved babies while watching you. I guess I'm not making much sense, I just want you to know that I'm terribly sorry. I wish I had something magic to say to ease the pain. Please try to take good care of yourself and let yourself grieve.

You're in my thoughts,
Susan

I can't sleep and I have to make that long trip tomorrow with my darlings body in the car and the tears keep coming. I am blessed a couple of my children are with me tonight we are talking about all the wonderful things Snookie did through out her life time and how very sweet that little baby was. She did not have a mean bone in her body and when we rubbed her chest she would smile by letting us see all her teeth. She wanted to be with someone every minute of the day. The few times she had to be left behind she hung her head and could make anyone feel so bad by sadly looking over her eyebrows. Oh God it just hurts so much to not have her here in my arms.
Ann

Oh Ann,
I am sorry to hear about Snookie. She has been in my thoughts often this last week and a half...I was so shocked to read this now. She had such a will to live through every thing, she even continued to drink when she couldn't hold the water down - your sweet soulful girl. My baby Whiskers too was to weak to walk in her last day and a half - I had to carry her to her litter box, just as you had to help Snookie Cookie - it was so awful to see her that way. All though she would not eat those last days, she threw up a lot, and when it was over and the vet took her away, I felt like I should have washed her up.
I too wonder about creamating her - I really had know where to bury her, I'm renting my place here and don't really have a yard, so I felt I had no choice but I know what you mean about the thoughts...
Thank you for sharing the wonderful photo of you and Snookie in your earlier post - it's beautiful.
In tears, thinking of you and your sweet angel
Kat

Oh what I wouldn't give just to hold my baby in my arms all night long like I did while sitting in the chair all night long while Snookie was so sick. Except while she was in the hospital I have never spent one day away from my baby. Tonight has been so long and lonely and I am drawn here to voice my sorrow and broken heart. We lost Chili Bean and just little over 6 weeks my precious baby left this world. How much can a heart take.
Ann
My little Snookie Cookie Snookie Lynn 2-04-94 - 12-26-04

Oh Ann,
I know your heart is breaking, your soul aches I know. I wish there was something that I could say. You and Snook were very brave, the void is huge.after Moose was put to sleep I kept telling myself that part I dreaded was over it was done, it helped me just a little. The void is the struggle. I just wanted to write before I go to sleep (still on my couch) and let you know I am saying a prayer for you an Snook. Love, Pamela

Hold on tight Ann you know that the pain will lift just breath deeply and don’t think too far into the future.

In my own way I am so pleased that you did not have to make that awful decision in this at least God was kind.

I had the crematorium pick my girls up, it was hard enough getting their ashes without having to take them their too.

You don’t have to keep her ashes in a box, I sprinkled my girls ashes down the field where we used to walk every day but you don’t have to make this decision today, wait until you are ready.

Everyone here is sending you such warm loving hugs, imagine a nice warm blanket of love wrapped around you sent from us when you cant sleep at night.

Love and Hugs
Sue

Dear Ann,
I am so sorry for your loss - but find comfort in knowing that little Snookie is no longer in pain. It was
her time to go the the Rainbow Bridge. She stayed strong for you for sooo long, now it is her time to
rest......God Bless you and your family.

Hugs,
Karen

Oh Ann,
My heart aches for you and your family. Like the others said, little Snookie girl is at peace now, no more pain, no more sickness. She left this earth knowing she was dearly cherished and loved so very much.
My love to you,
Marcia

Dearest Ann & Your Loving Family:

Know that my love and my prayers are with you, as they have been for quite awhile.......

I am so sorry that Snookie had to leave this earth, Ann...........but, she is soooooooooooo happy now......
Her poor little body was sooooooo tired..........
At Rainbow's Bridge...........she is just like you always remembered her, when she was just a little tiny
healthy girl!!!!

Seeing that sweet & LOVING photo of you & your darling girl, Snookie Cookie -- while you tenderly held her.....
I honestly BELIEVE IN MY HEART THAT your darling baby
WILL BE THE ONE WHO IS GOING TO HELP YOU GET BY.................

You Wonder "How am I going to live without her????"

I BELIEVE THAT THE STRENGTH YOU FIND, WILL BE COMING FROM YOUR SNOOKIE!!!!!!
On Earth, she was your strength...........
In Death, I believe SHE WILL ALWAYS & FOREVER BE YOUR STRENGTH!!!!!

God Bless You and Yours, Ann.........

If you ever need someone to talk with, please don't hesitate.....

Love, Denise xo

Oh Ann,

I know your heart is broken. My heart is broken for you. I am so sorry. I haven't been posting much lately but I have been checking on Snookie almost every day.

I know you're shattered. I would do anything I could to make your hurt go away.

Love,
Jan

Dear Ann,

Please know that I am thinking of you. You are such a special person..... I feel as if I know you, just from reading your posts. That last picture of you and your little baby.... You just loved each other so much.

Take care and hugs to you.

Love,

Lynn

You must be strong, especially through these first few days. I'm learning, and you will too. I still cry a lot but not as much as yesterday. I made it through work today, and you can make it too. Just do one day, one hour, one minute at a time.

I also agree that you should wait to make your decision about her burial for a couple of days at least. That was something my husband and I had already decided on when we found out about Sonnie's returning cancer last week. We both are intending to be cremated, so there wasn't a hesitation for us. We have to decide whether to bury his ashes in our back yard or just spread them over it. He had such a good time rolling around in the grass back there and barking at the squirrels in the neighbors' yards. We have time before his ashes will be back, so we'll decide then.

Just make sure you make a decision that's something you feel comfortable doing. Wait to make the decision.

You'll be in my prayers tonight, as everyone on this site are.

(((((((((Ann)))))))))))
I am so sorry. Your dear Snookie touched my heart in her struggles to stay on this side of the bridge. She loved you so much. You gave her so much love and a wonderful life.
I hope that in time you will begin to smile when you think of her and have peace. She is with you always. I hope she finds Bagel and Seymour. They would be happy to keep her and Chili Bean company until we are all reunited.
Again-I am so sorry. Lisa

Ann,

I was away for Christams and just now had the time to read your posts about Snookie. I am so sorry to hear that she passed. Like many others said, it was a blessing that she went on her own....she left this world when it was time for her to leave. Snookie is no longer suffering Ann. One of the things that made me feel a little better when Kasha died was the image of her runnning around healthy again, happy, young, and free. Snookie is strong now and she's looking down on you, thanking her for a wonderful life.

Please take care, you are in my thoughts and prayers,

Kristie

You are all such wonderful friends and I love you all so much. You have given me more comfort than you will ever know. I feel like I want to lay down and never get up but I have my husband, children, and grand children to think about, and even my other furbaby Schnitzel. That's the first time I have called her my furbaby she is almost 5 months old now. I learned to love her right away but she will never be my Snookie but she is real sweet. Every time I cry she gives me kisses and tries to comfort me. I guess I will find it in my to go on for those I still have and love. I don't think things are coming out the way I mean them too. I feel so confused about everything today and when I'm not crying I am just looking off into space.
Love, Ann

Ann
I am sooooo sorry to hear of your Snookies passing. I can't add anything everyone else has said already. But please just take one day at a time. It is hard having a life beyond these precious furbabies. I was consumed by my family and at that time it was 4 furbabies, 3 children and my husband. Now, I have added to that family but it is still hard. I still look off into the distance thinking of my boy and even six months later I cry. Everyone goes through the grieving process differently. I hope you will hang in there. Snookie is looking down on you saying live for me because one day we will be reunited. Snookie is with you always, Ann. Again, I can't say more other than I am sorry and hope you come here often to lift your spirits and get more comfort than maybe you want but need.
ChrissyW

Hello Ann,
I am so very sorry about your loss of your Snookie Cookie. What a precious angel she truly was and is. You are the most loving and caring person and I know God is holding you in the palm of his hand as you go through this gut wrenching pain. For many days and weeks I was just a crumpled mess, unable to focus on much and just feeling the loss so imensely. Let yourself cry and grieve for Snookie, she was your little love and you were such a wonderful Mommy to her.
Ann, you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Libby

You know I know how you feel, but it will get easier. I'm still working through the grieving process myself. I can tell you that today was a little better than yesterday. Tomorrow will be better than today. I know this because I've had to do this before for my boys - Warrior and Bull. Although I've never felt such an intense grief before Sonnie's passing, I know it will get better. I still cry sometimes for Warrior and Bull, but I also remember the fun times. What helps me is trying to help other people. Just hang in there and take one day at a time. Remember we're here for you. That helps me too.

Ann-I am so sorry for your loss of Snookie. My heart goes out to you! I was quite busy at and sinse Christmas and just now came on here and read your post. I cried when I read it. Snookie is no longer in pain and she took the hard decision from you and went on her own. She knew it would be hard for you make that hard decision and she took care of it herself to spare you. What a wonderful loving Snookie! Snookie wants you to be alright and she needs you to do that for her. She loves you and needs you to be alright. She's at the Bridge running, playing, and having lots of fun with her new friends. She's missing you and she'll be waiting for you for however long it takes. Take care, Ann, and take it one day at a time!


Love
Wanda

Ann, I am so sorry.

I just got back to town a half hour ago and came to peek in here. I'm in shock.

I don't even know what to say except that you are not alone.

glad to see ya back!