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Bowwowmeow · 03-09-2010, 11:34 AM

It was last week while I was away. My Dad was walking Boots for me, and the owner left me a note about Hannah. It is especially hard when you have to keep going to the home to care for the other animals. I still have to stop myself from looking for Poison when I go to Harry's house, and it will be an even harder habit to break when I visit Boots, since I have been caring for Hannah since before they brought Boots home.

Gliondrach · 03-09-2010, 02:02 PM

They're lucky to have you looking after them instead of someone who just does it like any other job. I'm sure they could tell the difference.

gabbles · 03-10-2010, 07:39 AM

Be free Hannah

Bowwowmeow · 03-22-2010, 08:08 PM

My job sucks. Bennett has passed away. He was a sweet little old bunny who lived with Laddie and Jezebel, a pair of Border Collies I've been taking care of for eight years. I always went in to visit with Bennett after bringing the dogs back from their outings. He was so sweet and cuddly. I don't know how much more of this I can stand.

Gliondrach · 03-23-2010, 03:13 AM

Poor little Bennett.

Your line of work needs people like you, rather than people who just do it as a job. But people like you are too sensitive and suffer when your charges suffer. It's good for those you look after but not always good for you.

gabbles · 03-23-2010, 04:14 PM

Bowwowmeow · 03-23-2010, 04:22 PM

Thanks. I am still crying when I go to Boots' house and there is no Hannah. His Dad has left Hannah's kitty stuff out for his girlfriend's cats to use I guess, but it just looks like Hannah is still around.

Firejuggler · 03-24-2010, 02:55 AM

Myself and Suzi always send people the Rainbow Bridge Poem, I hope this helps.

Rainbow Bridge

Just this side of heaven is a place called Rainbow Bridge.

When an animal dies that has been especially close to someone here, that pet goes to Rainbow Bridge.
There are meadows and hills for all of our special friends so they can run and play together.
There is plenty of food, water and sunshine, and our friends are warm and comfortable.

All the animals who had been ill and old are restored to health and vigor; those who were hurt or maimed are made whole and strong again, just as we remember them in our dreams of days and times gone by.
The animals are happy and content, except for one small thing; they each miss someone very special to them, who had to be left behind.

They all run and play together, but the day comes when one suddenly stops and looks into the distance. His bright eyes are intent; His eager body quivers. Suddenly he begins to run from the group, flying over the green grass, his legs carrying him faster and faster.

You have been spotted, and when you and your special friend finally meet, you cling together in joyous reunion, never to be parted again. The happy kisses rain upon your face; your hands again caress the beloved head, and you look once more into the trusting eyes of your pet, so long gone from your life but never absent from your heart.

Then you cross Rainbow Bridge together....

Author unknown...

Bowwowmeow · 03-24-2010, 01:21 PM

Thank you Snaffler. That brings another tear to my eye. I'll have an awfully big group of friends by the time I get there, if there is such a place.

Bowwowmeow · 07-02-2010, 07:32 PM

Well no one has died, but it feels like it. Today was my last day on the job. I knew it would be bad, which is why kept the business so long. I just has no idea how very bad.

nagev · 07-02-2010, 08:30 PM

Gliondrach · 07-03-2010, 02:22 AM

A lot of dogs, cats and other beasties have had better lives because of your business.

You might now go on to do even more good for more beings in other ways.

Bowwowmeow · 07-03-2010, 09:49 AM

Thanks you two. I have this hollow feeling in my tummy. I'm hungry, but I can't eat. I guess time will make it better eventually.

03-09-2010, 11:34 AM	#46
Bowwowmeow Psychotic Enigma Join Date: January 12, 2006 Location: A California Ghost Town Posts: 12,931	Re: Grief Support for Animal Loss It was last week while I was away. My Dad was walking Boots for me, and the owner left me a note about Hannah. It is especially hard when you have to keep going to the home to care for the other animals. I still have to stop myself from looking for Poison when I go to Harry's house, and it will be an even harder habit to break when I visit Boots, since I have been caring for Hannah since before they brought Boots home. __________________ Truth does not triumph by convincing its opponents and making them see the light, but rather because its opponents eventually die and a new generation grows up that is familiar with it. ~ Max Planck The Saucy Vegan

03-09-2010, 02:02 PM	#47
Gliondrach Can be curmudgeonly Join Date: April 10, 2006 Posts: 25,322	Re: Grief Support for Animal Loss They're lucky to have you looking after them instead of someone who just does it like any other job. I'm sure they could tell the difference. __________________ Be proud of who you are and never let yourself down. Nitram Nagev.

03-10-2010, 07:39 AM	#48
gabbles Saucy Vegan Join Date: April 11, 2009 Posts: 195	Re: Grief Support for Animal Loss Be free Hannah

03-22-2010, 08:08 PM	#49
Bowwowmeow Psychotic Enigma Join Date: January 12, 2006 Location: A California Ghost Town Posts: 12,931	Re: Grief Support for Animal Loss My job sucks. Bennett has passed away. He was a sweet little old bunny who lived with Laddie and Jezebel, a pair of Border Collies I've been taking care of for eight years. I always went in to visit with Bennett after bringing the dogs back from their outings. He was so sweet and cuddly. I don't know how much more of this I can stand. __________________ Truth does not triumph by convincing its opponents and making them see the light, but rather because its opponents eventually die and a new generation grows up that is familiar with it. ~ Max Planck The Saucy Vegan

03-23-2010, 03:13 AM	#50
Gliondrach Can be curmudgeonly Join Date: April 10, 2006 Posts: 25,322	Re: Grief Support for Animal Loss Poor little Bennett. Your line of work needs people like you, rather than people who just do it as a job. But people like you are too sensitive and suffer when your charges suffer. It's good for those you look after but not always good for you. __________________ Be proud of who you are and never let yourself down. Nitram Nagev.

03-23-2010, 04:14 PM	#51
gabbles Saucy Vegan Join Date: April 11, 2009 Posts: 195	Re: Grief Support for Animal Loss

03-23-2010, 04:22 PM	#52
Bowwowmeow Psychotic Enigma Join Date: January 12, 2006 Location: A California Ghost Town Posts: 12,931	Re: Grief Support for Animal Loss Thanks. I am still crying when I go to Boots' house and there is no Hannah. His Dad has left Hannah's kitty stuff out for his girlfriend's cats to use I guess, but it just looks like Hannah is still around. __________________ Truth does not triumph by convincing its opponents and making them see the light, but rather because its opponents eventually die and a new generation grows up that is familiar with it. ~ Max Planck The Saucy Vegan

03-24-2010, 02:55 AM	#53
Firejuggler http://www.huntsabs.org.uk/ Join Date: May 24, 2006 Location: UK / Somerset / Nr Bath Posts: 49	Re: Grief Support for Animal Loss Myself and Suzi always send people the Rainbow Bridge Poem, I hope this helps. Rainbow Bridge Just this side of heaven is a place called Rainbow Bridge. When an animal dies that has been especially close to someone here, that pet goes to Rainbow Bridge. There are meadows and hills for all of our special friends so they can run and play together. There is plenty of food, water and sunshine, and our friends are warm and comfortable. All the animals who had been ill and old are restored to health and vigor; those who were hurt or maimed are made whole and strong again, just as we remember them in our dreams of days and times gone by. The animals are happy and content, except for one small thing; they each miss someone very special to them, who had to be left behind. They all run and play together, but the day comes when one suddenly stops and looks into the distance. His bright eyes are intent; His eager body quivers. Suddenly he begins to run from the group, flying over the green grass, his legs carrying him faster and faster. You have been spotted, and when you and your special friend finally meet, you cling together in joyous reunion, never to be parted again. The happy kisses rain upon your face; your hands again caress the beloved head, and you look once more into the trusting eyes of your pet, so long gone from your life but never absent from your heart. Then you cross Rainbow Bridge together.... Author unknown... __________________ "Go confidently in the direction of your dreams. Live the life you've imagined!"

03-24-2010, 01:21 PM	#54
Bowwowmeow Psychotic Enigma Join Date: January 12, 2006 Location: A California Ghost Town Posts: 12,931	Re: Grief Support for Animal Loss Thank you Snaffler. That brings another tear to my eye. I'll have an awfully big group of friends by the time I get there, if there is such a place. __________________ Truth does not triumph by convincing its opponents and making them see the light, but rather because its opponents eventually die and a new generation grows up that is familiar with it. ~ Max Planck The Saucy Vegan

07-02-2010, 07:32 PM	#55
Bowwowmeow Psychotic Enigma Join Date: January 12, 2006 Location: A California Ghost Town Posts: 12,931	Re: Grief Support for Animal Loss Well no one has died, but it feels like it. Today was my last day on the job. I knew it would be bad, which is why kept the business so long. I just has no idea how very bad. __________________ Truth does not triumph by convincing its opponents and making them see the light, but rather because its opponents eventually die and a new generation grows up that is familiar with it. ~ Max Planck The Saucy Vegan

07-02-2010, 08:30 PM	#56
nagev I am me. Join Date: March 27, 2010 Location: Idaho USA Posts: 637	Re: Grief Support for Animal Loss

07-03-2010, 02:22 AM	#57
Gliondrach Can be curmudgeonly Join Date: April 10, 2006 Posts: 25,322	Re: Grief Support for Animal Loss A lot of dogs, cats and other beasties have had better lives because of your business. You might now go on to do even more good for more beings in other ways. __________________ Be proud of who you are and never let yourself down. Nitram Nagev.

07-03-2010, 09:49 AM	#58
Bowwowmeow Psychotic Enigma Join Date: January 12, 2006 Location: A California Ghost Town Posts: 12,931	Re: Grief Support for Animal Loss Thanks you two. I have this hollow feeling in my tummy. I'm hungry, but I can't eat. I guess time will make it better eventually. __________________ Truth does not triumph by convincing its opponents and making them see the light, but rather because its opponents eventually die and a new generation grows up that is familiar with it. ~ Max Planck The Saucy Vegan

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