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From the lens The Loss of a Beloved Pet.

  • serenity4me Jul 3, 2011 @ 9:52 am | delete
    I just recently (June 12) lost my pet maltese "Baby Girl". I understand and relate to your pain. Thank you for this article.
  • bames24 Apr 22, 2011 @ 11:28 pm | delete
    Made me remember the time we had a little pup named Rani... the neighbor's little girl came to visit and locked the poor puppy in the bathroom and it took me a while to find Rani. That evening, Rani got very, very sick and she was puking a lot. Because it was so late at night, the vet said he will see Rani at first light. Rani tried to hop onto my bed but I didn't let her. She died a an hour later. Was a little over 2 a.m... I have been feeling guilty ever since...
  • Janet21 Apr 23, 2011 @ 12:04 am | delete
    Thank you for sharing your story. So sorry for your loss. :(
  • bigredmarketing Feb 26, 2011 @ 12:43 am | delete
    Such a sweet lens, thanks for sharing! Tributes to our faithful companions never fail to illuminate, and most often bring with them some misty eyes as well.

    I just lost my boxer Miles a few months ago, it had been a few years since I'd lost a dog and it hit me harder than I would've ever imagined. Here's my tribute to anyone who'd like to read it:

    http://www.squidoo.com/tribute-to-slimey-miles-the-world-is-a-lesser-place-without-him
  • eclecticeducation Dec 6, 2010 @ 9:51 pm | delete
    Beautiful lens. Blessed by a Squid Angel.
  • Mrmakingusmile Oct 15, 2010 @ 10:46 am | delete
    Lovely lens, I enjoyed my visit. Thanks for making me smile.
  • WeddingZazzle May 11, 2010 @ 4:32 am | delete
    Nicely done. SquidAngel Blessings :)
  • Jack2205 Oct 30, 2009 @ 11:26 pm | delete
    I have lost many dogs and cats, and I just recently lost Eddy. This is an excellent lens with great resources.
  • Susi_Pittman Oct 30, 2009 @ 11:24 pm | delete
    Great lens! You share a lot of very helpful information and resources here. When you have the chance, please stop by my lens on animals in heaven and say hello.
  • flowergardener Sep 14, 2009 @ 4:06 pm | delete
    Excellently done Janet. I'm trying hard to prepare myself when my Zima girl goes. She's 11. All I can hope for is it happens during her sleep, as I really really don't want to see her suffer; or have to take her to the vet to say goodbye.
  • HorseFan Jul 19, 2009 @ 9:32 pm | delete
    I have lost many beloved dogs over the years, as well as a cat and various small pets. It always hurts. Now that I have a horse I am dreading the day that I must say goodbye to him, as well. Hopefully that day is still very far away. Meanwhile I am determined to savor every moment of time we have together. Thank you for a good lens on this subject.
  • EagleScoutMom Jun 11, 2009 @ 11:31 am | delete
    Great lens ... and wonderful resources to help those who have lost a pet. 5 Stars!
  • Spitfire70 May 4, 2009 @ 3:21 am | delete
    Great lens. Gave lensrolls to all my pet lenses and 5*.
  • paperfacets Feb 28, 2009 @ 12:36 pm | delete
    This lens I finished near Valentine's Day. A tribute to a Jack Russell.
    http://www.squidoo.com/charlieandbarkley
    Yours makes a perfect lensroll.
  • Tipi Jan 16, 2009 @ 10:41 pm | delete
    Very creative, so was the Novelty Shop lens. Hmm!
  • Tiddledeewinks Nov 12, 2008 @ 4:36 pm | delete
    Check out my pet loss lens at www.squidoo.com/DoAnimalsGoToHeaven.
  • awelldressedbullet Oct 28, 2008 @ 5:48 pm | delete
    What a beautiful lens, thank you. I also remember when as a child my parents had to make that decision for my first dog, Blackie. They told me that he had gone to live at a farm in the country and actually didn't tell me the truth until I was 18. They knew how sensitive I was, and yes, ten years later, it still hurt. Thank you for visiting my Ruger lens. - Kathy
  • JessieA Oct 17, 2008 @ 11:23 am | delete
    Beautiful lens. Losing a pet can be as painful as losing a child. We all grow so close to our pets and it is a shame that they can never live as long as we do. Great job
  • 321965 Oct 10, 2008 @ 9:02 am | delete
    very good . My Gizzie was 19 and a member of the family ,loved deeply. 5 stars
  • Tiddledeewinks Sep 7, 2008 @ 1:04 am | delete
    I've lost many pets over the years and am glad I have my own land where many of them are now buried, My beloved 7 year old Tobie (Old English Sheepdog)died 10 months ago, and I still can't get over her loss. I wait for her to rise on resurrection day. The pain of losing a pet is one of the hardest, because they have loved us unconditionally. See my lens on DoAnimalsGoToHeaven.
  • JaguarJulie Aug 19, 2008 @ 6:09 am | delete
    Touching lens -- we have two separate friends' families who recently lost pets -- cats that were with them for many years. The grieving process has taken its toll on them. My one friend told me that she took the loss of her cat much harder than her recent divorce! I remember my stepfather breaking down when my mother and he buried their cat.
  • MiaBellezza Jun 1, 2008 @ 3:13 pm | delete
    Very lovely. My Teddy 'Himalayan Cat' is 17 and is getting old and I love him dearly. 5 stars and lensrolled this lens into Teddy's
  • ArtByLinda Mar 24, 2008 @ 8:17 pm | delete
    Hello,

    Very nice page, I just had to have my dalmatian, Abby put to sleep. I was there when she was born, and there when she took her last breath at 14 years old. She will be missed.

    5 stars, and lensrolling you to my page.

    Thank you for sharing this with everyone!

    Linda
  • fledgling Feb 27, 2008 @ 4:10 am | delete
    Great lens, our pets truly are cherished members of our families. As they live a much more Holistic life than us, I don't believe they fear death as we do, but sometimes hang on until they know we are OK with their leaving, don't you? I always include a copy of Rainbow Bridge in my urns, and I cry every time I read it! A touching story, and a great lens! 5 stars!
  • Home-healthcare Feb 21, 2008 @ 9:00 pm | delete
    Very sensitive and touching. Thank you. I've been there, and with a couple of untimely dog deaths that ripped our hearts when we were already grieving the loss of intimate family members! Excellent lens!
  • d-artist Nov 25, 2007 @ 6:27 am | delete
    I just lost my 27 year old Arabian mare named ChutYanna, I have so much pain, but reading this lens makes me realize I'm not alone. 5*s
  • flicker Nov 4, 2007 @ 4:33 pm | delete
    Thanks for sharing your touching story. I love the Rainbow Bridge section. Five stars.
  • Gatsby Oct 6, 2007 @ 8:54 pm | delete
    You get 5* My poor Lab died very young and tragiclly last year. Best Natural Dog Food
  • DogWhisperWoman Oct 6, 2007 @ 8:22 pm | delete
    Very sweet 5* Lens. I think my of us have lost a special pet. My 15 year old hound is very ill. Dog Whisper Woman
  • Susan52 Aug 22, 2007 @ 12:48 pm | delete
    We lost our last dog this summer while we were on vacation. Talk about guilt! She was old, but it was still hard and we miss her. This week we're "grandpup" sitting. It's nice to have the pitter patter of eight BIG paws around the house for a few days. Thanks for the very thoughtful lens.
    Susan
  • JeffandSandy Aug 16, 2007 @ 9:20 pm | delete
    Very touching and well done lens, our heart goes out to you. 5 stars
  • jasmineann Aug 6, 2007 @ 1:06 pm | delete
    Lovely lens understanding the nature of the loss of a pet. Touching and a great resource for anyone grieving their animal friend. Thank you for sharing your story. 5 stars and will lensroll you to Goldies lens.
  • JenniferAkers Aug 5, 2007 @ 3:03 am | delete
    Beautiful lens. Thank you for sharing your story and the resources for those grieving a beloved pet. Your lens is a great addition in our Grief and Loss Club. Best, Jennifer
  • Enchanted_Ways Jul 29, 2007 @ 6:01 pm | delete
    Lovely, lovely lens. Thanks for sharing your story.
  • Jul 21, 2007 @ 9:39 am | delete
    Very nice lens. I have quite a few pets. Dog, turtle, hamster, fish (i have an aquarium) and a parrot. I have loss a few of them over the years. Once again, excellent lens.
  • PatriotAlpacas Jul 13, 2007 @ 9:02 pm | delete
    Very informative lens, and nicely done. Our companions are so special to us and we need to be able to go thru the grieving process for them, just as we would any other loved one.
  • Karendelac Jul 7, 2007 @ 2:32 pm | delete
    This lens is one of the most important.
    Congratulations on a well designed site.
    I am passionate about dogs, have 4 that I rescued
    This was most informative and I learned a lot !
    Best wishes,
    Karen at Karens
    Kinkade Art Sto
  • datingtips93 Jul 3, 2007 @ 1:33 am | delete
    Nice lens.
  • DrDog Jul 1, 2007 @ 9:06 pm | delete
    Hi Janet21, Thanks for your info that will help us all when we lose a pet. Also, I try to get the word out that if people have two dogs, they should let the surviving dog see the dead dog's body, if only for a few seconds. It will help their grieving as it's not just humans that miss the lost pet.
  • KimGiancaterino Jun 20, 2007 @ 4:03 pm | delete
    I was going to write a lens about the Rainbow Bridge, and am glad to see that you've already included it here. Beautiful job! I'm lenrolling this with my ASPCA lenses.
  • Oosquid Jun 19, 2007 @ 1:42 pm | delete
    It is always a terrible loss to lose a beloved pet. Especially hard when we have to make a certain decision. But in once sense we keep our pets with us in our memories. Great lens.
  • Gayle10 Jun 14, 2007 @ 1:20 am | delete
    Thanks for this important info! 5 stars to you! Gayle, author of How to Stop a Dogs Barking.
  • rms May 25, 2007 @ 9:30 am | delete
    Lovely lens. I just suffered the loss of 2 of my beloved pets within one month of each other. They were old but I still miss them dearly.
  • Horseangel May 23, 2007 @ 10:27 am | delete
    This is a great lens! It is so hard to lose an animal you love so much, when they have constantly been at your side. I've added you to my lens roll.
    Blessings :)
  • DeWayne-FilmFreak May 19, 2007 @ 6:22 pm | delete
    Very emotional lens. Heart warming and thought provoking for pet lovers everywhere! 5 stars!

    DeWayne(FilmFreak)
    - MovieDownloadMatrix.com -
    Horror Movie Critic
  • oddsend03 Apr 13, 2007 @ 10:55 pm | delete
    Touching lens well done.
  • RobinPlan Apr 11, 2007 @ 11:04 am | delete
    This is truly a great lens. It's been 4 years since two of my dogs crossed over to the rainbow bridge but it still seems like hours ago.I still have my beloved Tara, she's my grandma 17 year old Sheltie and two young Shelties.My heart felt thanks to you for having this lens offering comfort to all
  • Kumchee Mar 24, 2007 @ 10:26 am | delete
    I lost my first dog (a Cross Promeranian) 5 years ago. Till today, I still miss her dearly and each time when I think of her, the pain of losing her is still as fresh as on that day when I and my husband found her motionless body. It is also the first time I saw my husband broke down and cried.
  • An_Animal_Lover Mar 23, 2007 @ 10:00 am | delete
    So sorry for your loss. We have added you to our less roll.
  • JohannTheDog Mar 19, 2007 @ 11:37 am | delete
    I am still young, but if something would ever happen to me I would want my family to come here for help, support and inspiration. Thank you for a great lens! We have lensrolled you.
  • freecontent Mar 5, 2007 @ 8:27 am | delete
    Excellent lens. Very touching. I have lost many pets over the years and don't look forward to going through it again. Have you hugged your pet (or loved one today?)

    Thanks...

    Angela
    http://www.squidoo.com/dogsandkids/
  • DSPetCharity Mar 4, 2007 @ 8:33 pm | delete
    Very nice. We lost our Avalanche on May 16, 2006 and still cannot believe he is gone. It is getting easier and I do smile now when I look at photos. The good that has come out of Avalanches loss is that I started a pet rescue donation website in his name.
  • BookMama Feb 28, 2007 @ 7:30 am | delete
    This is a nice lens on a tough topic. I also wrote briefly on the hardest day in a pet owner's life as the final section (seemed appropriate no?) of my lens, Random Dog Tips for Random Dogs. I added you to my lensroll so others who wanted to read more on the topic could.
  • JLDillon Feb 20, 2007 @ 8:20 am | delete
    What a touching story. The loss of a companion is never easy, but you have only to look into their eyes to see they know you mean no harm. They are waiting at the foot of the rainbow bridge for you, with the many new friends they've made along the way!

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