I'm so sorry my beautiful Kuma

[sixpackhouse]

I will light another candle

I am so sorry about your terrible loss. I, too, am writing through tears. We had to make that dreaded decision about our first boxer girl, Honey, on Sat. The vet found an inoperable, fast-growing tumor in her pelvic cavity Sat am. after we took her in for constipation. We are devastated. She was our first (of eight) and the best. I can't even imagine what you are going through. Somehow, these boards will help us heal, I guess.
Love, Jae

 

[craZ4HERKIE]

It's becoming so hard to visit RB

Jae...Thank you. I'm very sorry for your loss of Honey, I'm sorry if I missed a thread about it. It's becoming very hard for me to visit RB right now, when I do..my grief is refreshed, and I cry for hours. I want to show my respects and be here for everyone as they were for me, but it's just ripping my heart out to read everyone's stories. I hope this fades in time. And by no means do I want anyone upset with me if I miss their stories, it's truly unintentional. I want to be here for ya'll, but I feel like I'm pouring saly on an open wound. Please accept my apologies if I fail to post on ya'lls stories...I mean no disrespect.

 

[l8krgirl08]

Jessica I don't want to open the wound but I just came across this thread and felt a strong need to give you my sentiments. I am so sorry about Kuma. I'm not very good at these things because it seems like whatever you say never comes out right but just know that my thoughts are with you. I'm glad you have Herkie to love and one day it will get better. Take care! Heather

 

[calliehenry]

all of our babies together at Rainbow Bridge

I am so so sorry for your tragic loss of Kuma and my heart goes out to you and your family. I am also grieving the loss of our boxer, Peanut, who we had to let go last week 2-15-05 at the age of 6. I know how diffficult this is, and feel your pain. Try not to be so hard on yourself during this difficult time, try to give lots of love and snuggles to your other baby, and take extra special care of yourself. We have a 13 year old golden who is missing his boxer "sister" peanut so terribly, and he knows something is not right. But we have to remind ourselves that our beloved babies are playing together at the Rainbow Bridge and feel no pain or suffering. They know we loved them as they loved us and that is all they feel now. The helpless feeling that we know too well is overwhelming at times, and that is when we have to reach out to any support we have (like this site). We have to remind ourselves it will get better over time, and someday most of our memories of our babies will bring laughter and smiles rather than tears and heartache, which is all i seem to have now. I know how you feel though, and just wish the pain were not so......

"until one has loved an animal, a part of one's soul remains unawakened"

-(not sure of the author but found this quote and dont we all know how true this is?)

Peanut's mom, Callie Henry

 

[1FlashyFan]

There are no words...

I am so saddened and sorry to hear about your Kuma. I hope you and Herkie get some rest and find comfort in each other.

 

[kimking01]

Crazy4herkie - Always thinking about you, Kuma and Herkie. I hope you are doing better as the days pass. You guys will always be in my thoughts and prayers. Hold on to Herkie for all the love you need right now.

Kisses and wiggles from my gang to you

 

[craZ4HERKIE]

Thanks everyone! I'm doing a LOT better. I've been staying very busy, which helps tons, and of course Herkie is ever the ham to make his Mama feel better. We've settled into a routine, but I still miss my "big dusty" soooo much, but it gets a little easier each day.

I had to run by the vet a couple of days ago to pick up some HW prev. for Herkie, and on the board there was a male Siberian Husky pup that was up for adoption because he had been abandoned! I stood and looked at that paper for soooo long, I almost felt like it was meant for me to see it, and that he was meant for me! However, I left the vets office without writing the number down. I would have LOVED to have him, and he looked so much like Kuma it was ridiculous. But I decided that it's truly not time yet. There are so many things to think about, and I'm just not quite ready.

 

[calliehenry]

I am so glad to hear you are doing better. I feel the same way. We still have our golden who is 13, but every dog is different and we miss our peanut (boxer) so much. I still have her collar and ashes near our bed (we are waiting until snow melts to spread and bury her ashes etc). But we too know just how important it is to keep busy and focus on taking care of ourseves and our other dog. I also was in the vets office since Peanut died and saw some babies for adoption. But I also know it cant be an impulsive decision, and that we need to greive a little more, plus we have some family visits to fly east soon so w ewill be able to travel for the first time in over a year witout worrying about peanut's heart.....should provide some sense of peace for us. So I understan where you are coming from and hope we all continue to feel better everyday.

Callie, mom to peanut

 

[craZ4HERKIE]

I am so glad to hear you are doing better. I feel the same way. We still have our golden who is 13, but every dog is different and we miss our peanut (boxer) so much. I still have her collar and ashes near our bed (we are waiting until snow melts to spread and bury her ashes etc). But we too know just how important it is to keep busy and focus on taking care of ourseves and our other dog. I also was in the vets office since Peanut died and saw some babies for adoption. But I also know it cant be an impulsive decision, and that we need to greive a little more, plus we have some family visits to fly east soon so w ewill be able to travel for the first time in over a year witout worrying about peanut's heart.....should provide some sense of peace for us. So I understan where you are coming from and hope we all continue to feel better everyday.

Callie, mom to peanut

Callie....I'm glad to hear that you to are feeling better. I know how much you miss Peanut, and it does get better with time. Some days don't feel like it, but it really does. I hope when the time is right that you'll adopt another Boxer, I can't imagine life without one. Another pup wouldn't take the place of Peanut, but can help put your mind on other things. But only you will know when that time is right. Take care and enjoy your travels, with a peace of mind!