As I sat in the waiting room at the vet’s office, all I could think was, “Am I really here again? Going through this again? Only six short months after losing Ebi?”
Ginger sat on my lap, frail. Shaking. Looking at me with sad eyes. And right next to me was a young couple with a puppy. Maybe 12 weeks old.
I hated them for a minute.
They’re starting a new life and one of mine was ending.
It’s all about life and death, isn’t it? Babies are born every day…and elderly people pass. People get puppies and kittens every day…and someone is faced with the terrible decision of putting their dog or cat down. Every day. We know this. And it doesn’t help.
Do the details matter? Does it matter that Ginger needed surgery? Does it matter that she didn’t recover; that the antibiotics weren’t helping. That she wouldn’t eat. That I was back and forth to the vet every single day for over a week pumping her with fluids and pain medication. That I did everything I could to keep her. Just one more day.
No, the details don’t matter. Cancer got her. Just like Ebi. So insanely healthy for 15 years and then in the blink of an eye, cancer got both of them.
Cancer is such an asshole.
Ginger really wasn’t the same after Ebi died. Something in her sort of checked out a little. Litter mates…like losing a limb, I have no doubt. But she was still precious as ever. Always my needy one. My constant companion. My licker.
But last Thursday, she didn’t have any kisses left for me. And that’s when I knew.
And now they’re both gone. Neither one are here to greet me when I walk through the door. Neither one to sit on the couch with me, or sit on my lap while I type. Just empty beds and vacant leashes.
The silence in the house while the kids are at school is deafening.
I hope they are together again. I hope Ginger is sitting on Ebi’s head. I hope they’re chasing dragonflies. I hope they’re relaxing in the sun. I hope I see them again someday. I hope.
Rest in peace, my sweet girls. You brought joy to my life that you will never know…and you will be with me always.
Always.
Hi Amy,
I was looking for a tres leche recipe and your recipe popped up! I love that, because I follow you on TikTok!! Love everything about your content and videos there. I read your bio here @ Bellyful.
I love to cook when I can, chronic illness makes it hard for me but I do it because it is very cathartic and relaxing for me. Keep it up and thank you for the kindness and smile (you have a great smile and smile the kindness in your voice)
I have absolutely no content on TikTok, had no idea what it was til my husband was in his office laughing so hard I had to ask him what he was doing. He said he was on TikTok, and I told him I never heard of it, he says that I need it when I am really sick I get my iPad and down that rabbit hole I go! Love it.
Your stories of Ebi and Ginger made me cry. I know far too well about saying goodbye to our loyal dogs. The ashes of my three Yorkies sit on my mantle. I now have three more and dread what I will again be faced with. The only comfort I can give to you and myself is thank God there are people like us to care so deeply for these wonderful creatures. I am happy that I have given six dogs a wonderful life and so should you.
Hello Amy, I stumbled across your site today, almost 5 years after your posting about losing your beloved pups. I too, lost my two hounds 6 mos. apart. Taco, 10 yrs Bloodhound and Rapido, 10 yrs Bassett Hound. (these guys were literally 6 weeks apart in age). I still cry when I think of them or see another that looks similar. I often wonder if I will ever recover. It’s been 3+ years but the pain feels like it hasn’t lessened. Thank you for sharing your story because I really hate when people minimize the grief by just calling them replacable animals. I have not replaced my boys yet and don’t know if I will. The good news is…the stray cat (borderline ferel) I saved about 8 yrs ago has gone from the “snobby cat, nose and tail in the air, what’s purring (?), don’t you dare touch me” cat into the most loving and comforting cat alive since their passing. There is a little hope now. I will spend the rest of today crying and smiling while cooking. Chocolate soup. XOXO
Hi Rachelle – it’s so hard. All these years later, I still cry when I talk about my girls! But it does get easier as times passes. We were finally ready to get another Beagle a few months ago. Her name is Penny and she’s awesome. She’ll never replace Ebi and Ginger, but she has filled a void. Sending you a big virtual hug!!
Sometimes things are seen because your heart and soul need them. Thank You for your moving tribute and words of such meaning, on the loss of your four legged family members. We just lost our Yorkie of 13 years (he was born right here in our house, the dog that shouldn’t be, as his mom lost his littermate in a miscarriage)….and then…he seemed to be a grumpy puppy, maybe not so good a temperment. Well…he grew to be an oversize Yorkie (12 pounds)….and went everywhere with his Dad….in the tractor..with or without cab on it…pretty funny, and not enough photos…yorkie and man….speeding down the highway on an old tractor! Yorkie standing and looking out the full glass back window on the big tractor….Yorkie with his own traveling waterbowl, going with the 2 of us to visit family, and with husband to see his mom who was dying, and an unusual character of a Yorkie waving and smiling at her!! We have 2 of his half-sisters….and they are unique individuals as well, but Fred is so missed. It will be a long time before quite looking for him, listening for him. The Rainbow Bridge fields will be full when we reach there and join up again with our 4 legged families. RIP to all of our special family. Thank you for listening…and I love your recipes and comments. You have really moved me…and my heart has a little ease because of them.
So so sorry for your loss, as well Charmaine. It’s so hard. I was devastated for years and it’s only been recently (2 months ago, to be exact), that we finally got another Beagle puppy. But I will never ever stop missing my first two. They carve a hole in your heart and stay there forever, right? I’m glad my post brought you a little solace, if even for a few minutes.
I stumbled on your Face Book page, and came here to your website. After losing my precious cat Daphne of 15 years, it figures this would be the first post I would find. I feel your pain and grieve with you. It’s taken two years, but I just adopted a mama kitty and her baby (Eugenia Isabella Underfoot & Theodora Esmeralda Underfoot) and life seems almost normal again. My house feels like a home once more. Now that I’ve typed through tears, it’s time to check out your recipes and creations.
So happy to have met you,
Peter
Hi Peter – what a way to be introduced! It’s hard for me to believe it’s nearly 2 years since I lost my pups. When I read this post again, it feels like yesterday. I don’t think my heart will ever completely stop aching, but I can finally talk about them without sobbing. Mostly. Someday we will get another dog, we’re just not there yet. Good for you, though! I hear it’s the best way to move on. <3
Hi Amy:
Yes, definitely a unique way of meeting someone. My heart hurts for your loss. Daphne was the first pet I ever lost. I spent the last two years visiting the animal shelter every other week just to pet the kitties and hold them (as the staff calls it, kitty therapy). Every time they would ask if I was “ready”, I’d take a deep breath and almost cry thinking about another cat taking Daphne’s spot in the house. On my last visit, they old me the story of Eugenia and Theodora. Some one had left Eugenia and her six babies in a large Tupperwear container in front of the shelter in the middle of the night, with the lid ON. When they arrived in the morning and found the box, one kitten had passed and all the rest were oxygen deprived and ill. Oddly, Theodora was the runt of the litter, yet survived. They nursed the other kittens to health and fostered them out. Theodora was far too small and dependent on her mom to be taken away, so they kept them together while she regained weight and strength. When they showed them to me, I could bear the thought of someone coming along and separating them, so with big lump in my heart, I took them both. They’re sweet, adorable, affectionate, and wake me up FAR too early in the morning, but I’m happier. And I hadn’t realized how much I missed stray cat hair on my black pants at work.
Your site is great and I’m finding all sorts of dishes I want to try.
Peter
Lots of typos above. “Told” me the story and I “couldn’t” bear the thought. There’s probably more, so forgive my terrible typing.
Omg Peter. I have zero tolerance for animal cruelty, and whenever I hear stories like this, it makes me physically ill :/ Thank goodness for people like you who can turn a sad story into a happy one! <3
Amy, you are amazing. I did not even know your four-legged loves, but your writing brought tears to my eyes. I love you lady, keep on doing what you are doing and know, you gave them the best life ever!!
See you on facebook…
Hugs,
Jennifer
Thank you, Jennifer! I will miss them forever :(
So sad. I would miss my dog terribly. First day on your site. Love it!
Thank you, LeAnne! Gosh, what a blog post to welcome you…just visiting this page again brings tears to my eyes. So glad you found me, though!
I could have written this post and yes, you started me bawling again but I’m OK with that. I loved my little dog so much; she’s always worth a few tears.
I wrote a post too…would love you to meet my Abbie; I’m hoping all of our beloved animals are romping together somewhere waiting for us to show!
http://www.creative-culinary.com/saying-goodbye-to-abbie/
Dear Amy,
May your memories of your babies bring you joy. May shared remembrances with your family of special doggie moments bring you laughter. And may the sadness of missing them be replaced with the awe of having such a wonderful blessing in your life.
Wishing you the best!
Thank you, Megan <3
Sorry for your loss.
Thank you, Andrea.
I feel your pain, Amy. April 9th we had to put our 15 yr old black lab to sleep because of cancer. The last of all our furry family members. I think our house is too quiet as well, even though we have a 5 yr old son. We all miss Reba and I know we will see her again some day. Your babies are together, healthy, happy and playing. Hugs to you my friend. <3
Thank you, Shannon. Even months later I can’t verbally talk about them without crying. Miss them terribly. I appreciate your note <3
Hugs and prayers t0 you. It’s been 2 years since we lost our Annie Angel to cancer. Your two girls are together and playing just like my family’s two girls.
Thank you, Kim <3 It gets a smidge easier every day, but I will never ever stop wanting them back or missing them. Just typing this makes me sad. I hope they're someplace together and happy. I need to believe that.
Brought tears to my eyes. :'(
What everyone has said–ditto from me. But there is not “none,” as I see and feel it. There is you and a million memory dots from all the moments–big and small–you shared with Ginger and Ebi. You know this already from the time since Ebi left. Ginger wasn’t the same and neither were you. But after the first hundred flushes of deep pain, we settle into a time when those who have died–human, canine, feline–are sources of loving laughter as well as empty space. They live forever in your heart. And now you have inserted them into all our hearts as well.
Thank you for trusting us with your grief.
You have a way with words, you’re a beautiful writer. I’m so terribly sorry for your loss. Unfortunately, I know the depths of grief you’re going through. And I can say is sorry and I know it doesn’t help. I wish I could hug you in person. Lots of love and hugs to you and your family. xo
Thank you for sharing your story – you are not alone. I am so sorry for your loss and oh how I can relate… I too lost my precious beagle only 2 months ago. You were lucky to have twice the joy and for 15 years! That is a good innings! I only had 6…. A life cut in half by invertebral disc disease with no technology for treatment / surgery where I live. She was in too much pain for me to fly with her to Boston. One day we will be able to open our hearts to another but for now I still stare at her bed beside mine and our daughter is sleeping with her stinky toys! I hope our darling beagles are all romping pain free at the Rainbow Bridge and not missing us as much as we miss them….. Until then ~ they will be with us always.
I had to wait to read this until now because I just couldn’t… I’m so sorry, Amy. I am so sorry.
i am so sorry for your loss. my fiance and i lost our pup to cancer last april and it was so hard. i’m sorry for the heartache you’re going through. sending love and positive vibes your way from MA. <3
Beautiful words, honey. I’m so sorry for your loss. They look like such sweethearts (and I love their names). My heart is breaking for you – to lose one and then the other so quickly. It’s never easy. Sending you love and hugs.
I am so very sorry. I know that nothing I can say will make it better. It just hurts.
I am so sorry. Our furry companions are family and it is so very difficult to
say goodbye. My heart hurts for you.
Velva
Oh, Amy. What a beautiful tribute to Ginger and Ebi. I know they brought you great joy and you’ll relive those moments again and again! They’re probably in dog heaven together right now, hearing the answer to that age-old question “WHO’s a good girl???” With much love, Jude and Nick
I am so incredibly sorry for your loss. In June of 2013, I had to put my dog to sleep. She wasn’t sick. She just couldn’t walk anymore. I have another dog that is still mourning her best friend and has never been right since.
I just wanted to send my heartfelt sympathies to you and your family and send hugs of strength at your time of need. I wish I had something profound to say to you…but I don’t. When we love anything with all of our heart, nothing is the same without them. Be well.
Oh Amy, I know nothing I can say will help but I was devastated when I saw this the other day. Sending you so much love.
What a beautiful tribute. So sorry for your loss. Hang in there, love. xo
I’m so very sorry to hear about your pets. It is heartbreaking when they go. The pictures are so beautiful.
I read this this morning but had to wait until tonight to comment because it shook me so deeply. You ask if any of the details matter…yeah. They do. Because in those details are the love you had for your Ginger, and it was in those details that she felt your love. She knew she was loved, and cared for, and cherished. That’s the best thing you could have possibly done for her, or for Ebi. It’s the best thing we can possibly do for any of our babies.
I am so sorry to hear about the lost of your doggies. Lifting your family up in prayer. I do believe you will see them again, I have this same hope for my little furry one who passed in February 2006. I haven’t gotten another dog yet but one day I will.
So sorry about your dogies. They become a part of our family. We have been through this and I said I was never going to have a dog again, but I have a new puppy sitting on my lap!! Thinking of you!!
My condolences to you and your family. Vicki
I’m so sorry… they are together though. Was just sitting here crying over missing a dog that I fostered for just a couple of weeks who got adopted today. He’s off to a happy place (I hope), and here I am crying. And then I read your post, and am crying some more. People who love, and take care of dogs are the luckiest kind of people. Or so I think. You’re sweeties will be with you always, and now they are your angels.
Beautiful tribute to your pups, Amy. It made me cry right with you. It is a real reminder when that new puppy sits beside you on the terrible day of what looms ahead. When it was time for our wonderful 13 year old Heather (Old English Sheepdog), it was a new yellow lab pup beside us. I can still hear the words of that excited little boy asking us why we were at the vet. May your memories be fondly remembered and may they wait at the rainbow bridge for your reunion.
I’m so so sorry. I wish we could keep them forever, our beloved pets. And yes, cancer sucks – lost my last cat to complications from cancer. *HUG*
My heart goes out to you!! I lost my little one after 18 years and she was my heart and soul! I will keep you and them in my prayers.
My heart goes out to you at this time….I too have two dogs and know that someday I will be facing this same challenge….what a love song you have written to your pets…Wishing good thoughts and happy future to you.
Oh, my sweet Amy…tears. This is a beautiful post honoring two little souls who touched and enriched your family’s life for many years. You were lucky to have each other and they were blessed to have such a wonderful life with wonderful people. HUGS and lots of love to you. <3 you.
This rips me up inside. I am so sorry for the one loss right after the other. Nothing can ease this pain, I know. Hugs and love, my dear friend.
I cried as I read this memorial to Ginger and Ebi. Cancer is a total robber. It robbed us of our Megan. It has taken a long time to get past losing her. We have a pair of sisters now. I love their wet noses greeting me when I get home, yet I still every once in a while I will call for one and call them Megan. My heart goes out to you, and hopes God heals your hurt.
Amy, I’m so sorry. This had me weeping all the way through. They were both such gorgeous dogs. Sending you lots of hugs.
I am so sorry for your loss it is so hard to lose a family member. It’s been two years since the passing of Whitey my Jack Russell Terrier and 4 years since he mother passed. I miss them both so much. We moved to another state on a mountain with 40 acres there isn’t a day that goes by that I don’t say Patch would have loved it here I wish she could have lived long enough to enjoy exploring. Now we have Olive our English Bull Terrier to fill the emptiness left by Patch and Whitey. Sending you warm thoughts.
I’m so sorry, Amy. Ginger was such a beautiful dog. She and Ebi are together now and you gave both of them wonderful lives. I’m sure they play together and bark back and forth about you and wait until they get to see you again – after all, all dogs go to heaven.
Oh, I am SO sorry for your losses, Amy! Our pets are a member of the family, especially after that long. Cancer is just as insidious in our pets as in humans. It’s been 8 years since I lost my Jazz to cancer and I haven’t the heart to get another cat.
I must hold onto the hope that we will see them again.
Wishing I could ease your pain. *hugs*
So absolutely sad to hear Amy… Have been in that sorrowful space a couple times myself and it never gets easier; each beautiful dog a heartache that heals with time and wonderful memories… Sending you a gentle hug, Cindy
We can hear/feel the deafening silence with both Ebi and Ginger now gone, and once again relive the loss of our dogs Perky, Patches, Max and Alex. They bring so much to our lives while we have them, but so much pain with their loss. Your wonderful readers have shared touching comments, which, hopefully, help each passing day get a wee bit easier. The tears are starting to blur my eyes, so enough said for now.
I cried as I read this. Your pets were beautiful and I know it hurts. I never saw my husband cry until he ran over a pet of ours a year ago. Daisy went to greet him when he got home from work and he didn’t see her. It’s terrible seeing our buddies leave this earth, but like you said it’s awesome when they are with us.
My heart hurts for you. In my many years of living, I have had my furry children pass on and it never gets easier to deal with! Hugs.
Amy, I can’t even imagine going through this twice within the same year. Murray had bone cancer in his jaw with a giant tumor. We didn’t even have options except let it run its toll (with lots of pain meds). Cancer sucks. Thinking of you xoxo
I am sobbing right there with you A. Your sweet pups made me want to get beagles and I have you to thank. When your pain is at its worst please remember that you loved the shit out of those hounds just like they loved the shit out of you and your family. They couldn’t have had a better life. They will be with you always. xoxoxox
With tears in my eyes, I know exactly your pain. My just shy of 16 year old Cocker Spaniel had lung cancer. Living through the downward spiral was so difficult, and then the rapid decision to put her down was heartbreaking. You are so right…the silence is deafening. It took me 5 months before I was ready to look for a new Cocker. My children chose her, and she is the most loved dog in the world.
Hugs to you.
That made me cry. Hugs to Amy.
As I wrote last week on hearing of the passing of an old friend, eff you, cancer.
It is the most difficult decision we have to make – when it is time to say goodbye. We want them to be with us forever. But that’s not how life works. Dammit.
We lost Lucy and Olivia six months apart to cancer last year. Lucy was sudden – two weeks. Olivia had a benign liver tumor and diabetes, but after we returned from Hawai’i, the cancer came.
My mother is in round two of chemo. Luckily we live in the Golden State, where we can get medical marijuana to fend off nausea.
A man I consider a mentor and helped me broaden my horizons as a young adult, Peter Bergman of the Firesign Theatre, passed away last year from leukemia.
I had two benign polyps removed this year.
I know so many whose families have been touched by this horrible disease of the basic building blocks of life going awry. Cancer sucks.
Thank $DEITY that Cheri has been cancer-free two years, and that she did not have to go through chemo. But every time she takes a blood test, the thought of cancer reappears. I hate that.
Hug Paul and the little ones. They are grieving as well. Give them a hug from me, from both of us, from all of your readers.
Most of all, take some time off. You’ll know when it’s time to return.
I am just sobbing right now! You have captured the feelings so well I think you should frame it and make a memorial somewhere in the house you can visit anytime and talk with them. The loss of someone so innocent and full of unconditional love is just unbearable. I wish I could tell you it gets easier but I can’t you just somehow find a way to make it less painful. I still cry for Natasha now and then (today) and it has been 12 years! My heart aches for you now and I pray for you all to find comfort with thoughts of the 15 years you had with them.
Tears running down my cheeks. What a wonderful tribute to your girls.
I’m so terribly sorry for your losses, Amy. My heart just aches for you. There is only one thing I know without a doubt: Just as Ebi and Ginger enriched your life … showered you with love and made you smile; you did the same for the girls. They were so lucky to have you as their mom. Big, big hugs to you.
Amy, I am sure that they are happy wherever they are, chasing squirrels and running in the sun. You loved your girls so much and I hate what you are going through. I really wish our dogs would live as long as us. XOXO
I know, I know, I know.
I know how you are hurting.
I know that silence.
I know that void.
I know that sadness.
I know that you think this pain in your heart will never heal.
I know I can tell you…it will…somewhat. It will remain, but it will change.
You will think of them again and smile.
You will look at a photo without feeling like your heart is breaking in two.
You will feel blessed to have loved them for 15 wonderful years.
You will.
Wish I could hug yor neck and cry sloppy tears with you and tell you it will get better. It will.
Amy~
I so know what your going through! There are no words to express the pain your going thought. I hear so many people say :”It’s only a dog” (not on your page, but in past conversations) When they “stumble and wet their way” into our homes, they become family. Like you, we lost 2 dogs in a span of 4 months. One was a younger dog (4) and we never saw it coming. Even though this happened 5 years ago, it’s still hard!! Even welcoming a new dog into our home and hearts, I still call out for the other dogs, when I’m calling Bailey. I don’t think she knows what her name is! :) We got Bailey, to keep Kira company, after we lost the other 2 dogs. Then Kira left us, 6 months later. Your not alone in your grief. We all grieve with you! I’m sure I can speak for many of your fans, we’ll be here for you!! You have wonderful memories, that no one can ever take away <3 John and I are both so very sorry for your family's loss…..
Hummingbird, I want to talk to you so badly, but I can only cry.
Wish there was something I could say to console you but we know that there is no f-cking consolation.
Whenever I describe Ebs and Ging, I say, “you know, the beagle sisters who had the puppy shower and who everyone in Amy’s neighborhood knew and loved and who made friends wherever they went. The ones who are so distinctly different in personality but are both the most photogenic pooches on the planet”.
Those comical girls were a blast to walk. Just keeping their pace and watching the super sniffers in action was exercise. And their howling – I always wanted to get them going, but you’d made me stop.
Your ode to the girls is beautifully written. My eyes fill up as I think of what you are going through. If you can talk, I’ll be a great listener. Wish I could hug you. – J
I am so sorry, Amy. :( I can’t begin to imagine what you’re going through. Sending hugs your way.
And now I get to go back into the bathroom to redo the make up that is now running down my face with tears :( Im so sorry for your loss .. I too have had to make this decision and even though we know it is what has to be done in our head that thought doesnt make it to our hearts . hugs
:( They’re both waiting for you at the bridge — and meanwhile will be having the time of their lives like puppies again.
Hugs to you
Oh Amy. I have no words. I just can’t. Nothing I could say can possibly make things better for you. It’s kind of weird how our dogs become a part of us, isn’t it? And we know going into this experience that they will only be with us for a short time. But it doesn’t make it better. And it certainly doesn’t make it easier. My heart aches for you in a way I can’t quiet explain. I hope Ginger and Ebi are together and enjoying their next life. <3
:'( brought tears to my eyes. I am so sorry. Hugs, lots of hugs.
Losing a part of the family is so hard! Hugs to you and am glad they are back together again. :( Hang in there.
I lost my precious Tucker to cancer 2 days ago. I know what you are feeling. The loss is immense.
Oh, Amy. I’m so sad to read this and thinking of you during what I can only imagine to be such a horrible time. Our pup (I still call her that even though she’ll be 7 this year) is a Ginger too and as I see her age (particularly this week as we’re watching my brother’s 3 year old dog and the energy comparison between the two is night and day) more and more with each passing month, I can’t even handle thinking about “that day” whenever it will be. I honestly don’t think I’m strong enough to handle it. The happiness on their faces and joy they bring us when we walk in the door no matter if we were gone for 10 minutes or 10 hours is just irreplaceable. Sending you lots of hugs!
Having lost furry family I know exactly what you feel. I can bring that pain back in 1 quick thought.
That said, please get another dog. I’m sure everyone says that to you. I know you are thinking …it won’t be the same….it’s too soon…I don’t want to feel this way ever again. I said it all…over and over. Then we met Baxter, our Golden rescue. He needed us, and we needed him. Then awhile later Sadie, who was so mistreated and frail. They will never replace, only fill our hearts and homes with love. You will know when the time is right. I’m thinking, like us, your house will be just a little out of balance without the sound of puppy paws.
I’m betting Ginger and Ebi are running and playing in the sunshine. So happy to be together again. Perhaps sharing a tennis ball with my Jake and Buddy.
I am so, so sorry for your loss. We lost two dogs over the course of 18 months and it just about killed me. It has been almost a year since we lost our last one and I still miss them both and think of them every day. They are truly part of our families and part of our hearts, and the beauty is that they always will be. I try to remember that everyone who leaves us is in a much happier place and pain free, it is only those of us who are left behind that feel the pain of loss. But find comfort in the fact that Ginger and Ebi are somewhere over “the rainbow bridge” running and playing together in the warm sun.
Big hugs to you.
Sending big hugs to you! I am sure you loved them while you had them. Last year I lost two cats. I still think CocoKitty will pop out from the back of my washing machine and rub on my ankles. Remember the fun times and smile =)
Beautifully written! You made me cry as I sat here remembering the loss of my precious Snowy. I remember her final minutes at the Vets as we raced her through the emergency doors, knowing that I would be leaving without her. No one can prepare you for this kind of loss. All we can do is take one hour at a time, and move forward. I wish I could say it gets easier as the hours turn to days and then to months, but I can’t. Our pets have taken a piece of our hearts with them. I choose to believe we will be reunited one day. For me,, until then, I keep a piece of her heart with me. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers, remembering you are not alone and you have much support here. One hour at a time! Blessings.
losing those you love sucks – cancer IS an asshole – my sympathy – they’re having a blast over the rainbow bridge together waiting for you
My heart aches for you. Hold tight to those wonderful memories and know how they loved you and thank you for your love
My heart is just broken for you! I am so sorry. This was beautifully written and seriously made me cry. They are together somewhere, hopefully telling my big guy that I lost HI.
I’m very sorry for your loss. How hard to lose them both so close to each other.
I’m sobbing again. I can barely write this. All I want to do is come give you a hug. They are together again and well. They’ve found our Heidi and they are waiting for us, noses to the ground and an occasional bay from the three of them. They are finding gross things to eat, because that’s what they like to do (they are beagles, after all). Hang in there and know that there are those of us that understand and love you.
Oh! I am crying for you. Of all the loss in my life, the loss of my beloved dog was most difficult. I miss her every day. The good news is that three years later, when I think of her it is happy thoughts that bring a smile. Feeling your pain and sending you comforting thoughts.
I’m so sorry for your loss. I have two dogs, one twelve with epilepsy and one 15 with a heart murmur. Their day is coming and I dread it. My faithful friends, my mischief makers, my comedians always glad to see me and I them. Again, I’m so sorry.
Oh Amy. Writing through tears now… My heart and all its love reaches out to you this morning. They were such beautiful girls and this is such a lovely tribute to them. Love to you all.