I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I can't talk myself into another dog since I lost mine and it has been 25 yrs.

So sorry. Been there many times in my life. Just remember all the joy she brought to you and she will be waiting at the Rainbow Bridge for you.

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you as well! Thinking of you during this sad time.

Sorry for your lose.. I can relate well. It has only been a month of losing our kitty of 20 years of age. She was my mom's cat for 7 years and we had her for 13 years. It breaks your heart,but we hope the pain eases after awhile. I miss her a lot.

I am so sorry Frenchrose. I know how close a pet becomes to a person or family. Just know that she was loved and cherished the time she had with you.

So sorry to hear of your loss. Pets are our babies just like our real kids. I lost my beloved Husky this year around Mother's day and then my cat right at the end of September. Both devastating losses. Still pull over sometimes cuz I'm bawling about them. God has since gifted us with a stray kitten (to add the other 4 pets we already had) so we will still have a tree climber. Another year with the shatter proff ornaments and paper ones. The loss does become more bearable but some of our fur babies are our hearts' babies and they hurt the worst.

It is never stupid to love someone or something. Furbabies wind their way round our hearts and it hurts to lose them. Greive, it is important for our health....... and then one day when you are not looking, another furbaby will capture your heart.

I am so sorry. No words can take away your pain right now. Please know that I will keep you in my thoughts. I had my little Chippy for 18 years and still miss him.

(((HUGS))) I am so sorry to hear this (((HUGS)))

so sorry for your loss

Let the memories of her keep you during the grieving.

Oh, I am so sorry! We love our furbabies with a special affection.What an unfortunate thing to happen during the holidays.
I hope all goes well and your new year is a good one! :thumbup:

I lost my beloved boxer, Ralph, last year on Dec 14. I'll say an extra prayer for you tonight.

May I recommend a book the Stephen Ministry leaders gave to all the Stephen Ministers at my church as a Christmas gift? It may help. It is called "Cracker Still Lives Here - A Story of Living, Loving and Healing" by Connie Cummings.
The introduction says the author wrote the book to encourage expression of emotion when grieving over the loss of a pet. She begins by saying "There's a long road ahead of you. I know...I've been there."
Please let me know if you are interested in the book, but cannot find it. I'll see if I can find another copy.
May God bless you richly - and may you heal from this loss and regain your joy in living - even without Trinity. Rev. Sally

As so many have expressed, I am so sorry. I have lost my St. Bernard and thought my heart would break. Now I have also lost three special cats, one being my Mom's cat when my Mom died and again I thought my heart would break but I am moving closer to getting ready to adopt from the Humane Society -- soon but it is still hard.

And when the time is right or almost right, Marley and Me movie is so beautiful and through the tears and love, in a small way, it helps. I didn't think I could watch the movie and even now, just thinking of this movie, I feel the sadness.

My thoughts and prayers.
So sorry for your loss. The unconditional love that our pets provide is so meaningful in our lives. Trinity will be waiting at Rainbow Bridge
Gail
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...

frenchrose, let me tell you how sorry I am to hear about your loss of Trinity. Five years ago we lost three pets in a year and a half. they were all the same age. My most precious cat who had my heart was gone. Like I said it has been five years and I still cry daily. The loss is like a child. Try to remember the funny times and the loving times you had together. It won't take the pain away, but you can smile through the tears.
Sincerely,
SueKitten1

definitely not stupid they are family, last month we lost our 13 year old kitty ro breast cancer and 2 days later we lost one to old age that is why I haven't felt like doing alot lately so understand.

I am so sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you.

so sorry for the loss of your beautiful companion. I have been there also, and it takes awhile. I hope you find it in your heart in the future to save another animal in need of a loving home, where they will feel secure and loved. Merry Christmas to you and your family.

Bless your heart!! I am so sorry for your loss. I can tell your Trinity meant so much to you. Please know that so many of us care about you and feel your pain. I wish you comfort in your sweet memories of Trinity.

I am so sorry for your loss.. many times the loss of a pet is most tragic.

Sorry for the loss of your beloved friend. It is especially hard this time of year to loose a loving pet.

Best Holiday Wishes. Sorry for your loss.

I am so sorry you had to lose your sweet pet at this time of year. Pets are as close as family, sometimes closer. I hope you will find peace and cheer these next days knowing that we are all thinking of you and your loss.

So sorry for your loss. Not stupid at all, our pets become family. We love them and they love us! Maybe after you have had some time you will seek out a new somebody who needs your love and compassion, and honnor Trinity's memory by making a difference in its life. Hugs and best wishes for the Holidays.

it might sound stupid to some of you I lost my special dog Trinity 2 days ago it is breaking my heart. she was my birthday present in december 2003. just had to let that off my chest.
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No, not stupid. I still tear up sometimes remembering the happy times with the best dog who ever lived, our dear Doberman Kurt. He was a rescue dog, an original and loved by the entire family. And then there was Hilda, and Gertrude and Hans and..and...all of them went on to the Rainbow Bridge. And I had to take them for that last ride to the Vet.

So sorry for your loss of sweet Trinity. Its an old cliche, but time does heal

It's never stupid to love a pet and to mourn their passing. They are members of your family. Anyone who reads your post and has had a dog will understand completely. I am so sorry for your loss. We lost a wonderful Australian Cattle dog a little over a year ago. Although I have stopped crying, I still think of him and miss him. Maybe, when you are ready, you'll be able to share your life again with a rescue dog who is searching for his forever family....sadly there are so many out there due to foreclosures. Good luck!

My cat Millie died in april and I still miss her so my heart go`s out to you . A week later my daughter adpoted an ex racing greyhound.he`s a gentle old softy but a little large to have him sit on my knee for a cuddle !I`m sure your dog had a wonderful life with you and you have some wonderful memories to look back on .my thought s are with you .

Pets are part of your family and life so don't feel bad to grieve your special dog. I hope the pain gets less and less each passing day.

(hugs)
Vicky

So sorry for your loss. Pets offer us unconditional love, they are always there and can read our moods. To be able to love a pet so much is a sign of a good heart. Memories will help you.
And you will love another pet, because pets need us and we need them. Your heart will heal with help from family and friends and the fact that you know you gave Trinity a good life and loved her.
Take care.

I am so very sorry for your loss--have been in your shoes and know the immense pain. Another one will never replace Trinity but when you are ready, there are lots out there that need a loving home from someone like you with a big heart and lots of love to give. I miss my Sammy as much today, 14 years later, as I did then, but am so glad I found my Lucy two years ago. Wish I had done it sooner. You are in my thoughts & prayers. If you need to talk, pm me.

So sorry for your loss but I unerstand very well, I just lost my furbaby my Snooper 12 of Oct and I still cry. Not everyday now but every once in a while it hits me. Just a little bit ago I was looking at his picture I took just days before he died, he just wanted to be held... I had him for over 16 year. He was not a normal cat he was very special. Smile... we all love our fur baby's and we all miss them. Hugs to you abd you also have a Blesed Merry Christmas.
ConnieF

I am so sorry for the loss of your little guy! I know just the feeling. Last summer I had to have my wonderful, huge, Himalayan cat put down. He was going on 21 years old and had arthritis severly. I carried him almost every where he wanted to go. I had had him for so long, it seemed he could talk. So, do not think it is silly to grieve over your baby. I too, felt like you and thought my heart would break into. Hope your Christmas is bright in knowing he is in peace now.
Sewnique

I am so sorry about your loss of Trinity. We get so attached to them. I have 2 small dogs and a cat and have lost several others and it broke my heart. My prayers for peace are with you.

i am sorry for your loss i know i had to have my first and only dod i ever had put down because she was so sick , i cried for months!!

Not stupid at all. Pets become like members of our families.

I love mine and cried like a baby when our first cat passed.

I worry everytime my baby gets sick now. Don't have children, but he's my baby.

Thoughts will be with you.

I'm so sorry for your loss. Our XANADU stepped on the rainbow on Aug 27 of this year. he was a maine coon , and we miss him dearly. i'll keep you in our thoughts. We here understand the pain of your loss like only another fur parent can.
try to enjoy your holiday and new year, and hopefully, you'll be sent a fur baby in the future. we now have ZOEY (pic under zoester)
Happy quilting
lynnie

I am so sorry to hear your sad news of Trinity's passing.
I have been through what you are going through & know it's a very tough time. I still think of my little guy, Mickey, that I lost 2yrs ago daily. May your treasured memories bring you some joy....