Regina Pet Loss Support

24/11/2023

It’s been six and a half years,
And no one mentions him.
I guess I don’t blame them,
It must be uncomfortable
To walk on eggshells
Around someone who is grieving.
Maybe they don’t know what to say,
or maybe they thought
I should be “over it” by now.
They don’t see my tears anymore,
Or hear my screams
As I drive alone down a lonely road.
Those who know me,
Know only part of me.
The part that isn’t difficult to be around
The part that isn’t
Stuck forever in her grief.
But it’s okay with me
That they don’t understand.
I wouldn’t wish this pain
Upon anyone,
I’m glad they are oblivious.
I am made of sharp edges
And many stitches
and for that,
I will not apologize.

23/11/2023

This pertains to the loss of our dear companion animals too and the sadness we feel around any holiday

19/11/2023

Let me come and whisper
A little something
That I know to be true
🕊Be slower as you go
Be kinder with those thoughts
Be gentle with your words
For, you are precious to me
And far more delicate
Than you would ever believe🍃

A little Poem written by Athey Thompson
💗🐾

13/11/2023

“There is a sacredness in tears....They are the messengers of overwhelming grief, of deep contrition and of unspeakable love.”
― Washington Irving

11/11/2023

Nothing you love is lost. Not really. Things, people—they always go away, sooner or later. You can’t hold them, any more than you can hold moonlight. But if they’ve touched you, if they’re inside you, then they’re still yours. The only things you ever really have are the ones you hold inside your heart💗🐾

07/11/2023

Annie, sweet girl… miss you very day :(

05/11/2023

“I just want you to know that I love you with everything I am—a million times a million and to the moon and back.”
― Laura Miller
🐾

01/11/2023

REALLY IMPORTANT STUFF MY DOG HAS TAUGHT ME
Contribute to the pack: A dog craves purpose. He wants to expand energy, solve problems, engage with others, and embark on interesting adventures. He is eager to comfort or protect, to herd or hunt. No matter what a dog's size or temperament, he is waiting & watching for a chance to make a contribution.
A dog's purpose is his passion...

**** I have lost several dogs and all of them have had the "job" of giving me joy .. Two of them were office dogs.. so they had another job and I still have an office dog. When I lost my office dogs.. such a different type of grieving..as I was with them 24 hours..

27/10/2023

It does not matter if the companion animal was a dog, cat, bird, gecko, hamster or horse... these beautiful creatures mattered in our lives & were a big part of our families. They knew our every secret, they did not care if our hair was combed or if we had our shoes on the wrong feet. All they wanted was to give us joy

25/10/2023

“Grief never goes away. It just changes. At first it's like molten-hot lava dripping from your heart and hollowing you from the inside. Over time, it settles into your bones, your skin, so that you live with it, walk with it every day. Grief isn't the pawprints in the snow. It's the empty spaces between.”
― T

22/10/2023

I decide that this is just a bad day.... Because grief does not care how many years it has been.
💔🐾

20/10/2023

Crying is....essential to resolve grief, when waves of tears sometimes come over us after we have experienced the loss of a beloved companion animal. Tears help us process the loss.. Don't suppress your feelings. Don't apologize for crying.. It is ok. You do not have to be strong for anyone.. You have lost a precious part of your life, your family.

Of course, often times we do have to suppress our tears... but you may be surprized at the number of people that will support you & understand

18/10/2023

"The reality is that you will grieve forever. You will not ‘get over’ the loss of a loved one; you will learn to live with it. You will heal and you will rebuild yourself around the loss you have suffered. You will be whole again but you will never be the same. Nor should you be the same nor would you want to." - Elisabeth Kubler-Ross, On Grief and Grieving

*****always worth reading again 💗💔🐾🌈

13/10/2023

Grief is odd.
Like yesterday I looked at your picture and smiled; today I cried.

11/10/2023

YOU WERE MORE THAN A PET.
Thank you for keeping me company for the whole of your life.
I loved you from the beginning to the end.
We spoke different languages,
but you always understood me.
You were more than a pet,
you were also my best friend.
You knew exactly what I needed
at any time of day.
When I felt the world didn't understand.
We shared so many moments together.
I will love you & miss you forever.
I know if it was possible, you would have always held my hand.

04/10/2023

"I wanted to spend the rest of my life with you; but instead I am deeply honoured knowing you spent the rest of your life with me"

"Sometimes the smallest things take up the most room in your heart" - Winnie the Pooh

30/09/2023

I only think of you when I wake up in the morning, when I go to sleep at night, and every moment in between. i think of you when I am dreaming and when I am awake. I think of you always just the way I will always love you.
🐾

28/09/2023

28/09/2023

No, I am not ok...I miss her :( .thank you for asking.

24/09/2023

I would love you over a hundred lifetimes, and it still wouldn't be enough
💔😥

21/09/2023

Everything is great ... until it isn't :(

I know.... I know .... I understand

21/09/2023

Remember the good times, the happier times, the healthier times with your companion animal. Focus on ALL the days, not just the last few days or weeks. Always remember that special pet in a good way ; that you were his/her best friend & loved you very much. Your pet is forever in your heart and memory... So many memories .

16/09/2023

You must be ok now...it' s been a couple weeks, months, a year, 2 years?
" No, I am not ok.... I still grieve her loss.... Oh , I can function ....but a tragic loss never goes away" ....

People do not get it... ...it does get easier to talk about the loss... And talking about your dear companion is so important...because they were a big part of your life. 💗

12/09/2023

Do you pretend that you are ok, .....because it is easier?
True story... Sometimes I am too fragile to talk about my own tragic loss ; but I really appreciate when people genuinely want to know how I am.
I guess it depends on the circumstances and who is asking... But do not keep all your emotions in. 🐾💔

07/09/2023

Often I wish I could have just one more day with you ..... But one more day would never be enough .

01/09/2023

If you happen to be in Saskatoon on Sunday, September 3.. please come to
210A 33rd Street East, Saskatoon at 2:00 and share the story of your companion animal that you are grieving the loss of.. Whether it is recent or awhile ago... The sadness is something we understand.

27/08/2023

“There's nothing you can say to make a person stop hurting. Half the time, I just feel like telling them the truth. I'd say that for 3 months, you're going to feel worse than you've ever felt and you cope as best you can. And that after 6 months, the pain isn't so bad, but it still hurts more than you think it will. And even after years, you still find yourself thinking about the pet you lost and get sad about it. And you still miss them all the time.”
💗

25/08/2023

"Grief is a level of tired I have never experienced before ."
..This is so very true. Grieving the loss of a companion animal is exhausting. One thinks about it all the time....I know. You may be able to keep busy during the day with work , school or other activities. But the nights are the most difficult.
When this happens, try and think of all the happiness that your pet did bring to your life. The funny things they did.. :) and remember with deep grief , there was great love. 💗

20/08/2023

Some days, I just sit and remember . 💔💗

14/08/2023

"There is a cycle of love & death that shapes the lives of those who choose to travel in the company of animals. It is a cycle unlike any other. To those who have never lived through its turnings and walked its rocky path, our willingness to give our hearts with full knowledge , that they will be broken seems incomprehensible. Only we know how small a price we pay for what we receive; our grief, no matter how powerful it may be, is an insufficient measure of joy we have been given."

from 'Bones Would Rain from the Sky' - Suzanne Clothier