Painful Anniversary Tonight

It is just past 4am here in San Diego. Exactly 3 years ago at 4 am, my beloved dog Zachary was 'put to sleep'. I got Zach when he was 4 months old and he died 9 and a half years later from a suspected brain tumor that caused him to seizure multiple times during the last 24 hrs. of his life.
I was 6 months pregnant with my first and only child. It was the most painful event of my life to say goodbye to him. I was a pretty 'useless' person for the next 6-8 weeks. I couldn't leave the house much or lift one finger for myself. my greif was paralizing. I sought greif-counseling and it helped me alot. I found LS and that helped too. i rescued 'Lucy' from out local animal shelter, that helped so much. That is my story. I would like to take a minute to remember my boy now. Thank you for listening.

Dear Zachary Daiqary,
only you know how i suffer without you. I feel very close to you right now even tho you are not here physically. i miss you...not a day goes by where i dont think of you. You were my first 'child' and you left me too soon. I know you had a beautiful pampered life with me and that gives me much comfort. You gave me so much happiness and laughter, you are forever embedded in my heart. One day we will sleep together again. Until then, I carry our memories and cherish everyone of them. Goodnight buz. Mommie loves you. kiss kiss.

In Loving Memory of my Zachary
November 8th, 19991 - June 18th, 2001
Always with me

Zachary Daiquiri

I had a scar. A big one. I picked up your file tonight...all the papers. i ripped it open! God why??!! I am in so much pain. I have entered another year without you here. I am just crushed all over again. God how i miss you. I am sobbing. I love you. I can't stand this pain. Not a day goes by when i don't think of you. My dear sweet boy Zachary. I will love you beyond my life as i know it. kiss kiss. mommie

Zachary
Born on 11.08.91
Died too soon on 6.18.01

Please Help!

Hello. Happy New Year. Not so happy for 2 puppies I rescued tonight. I live in Southern California. Coyote land. They feast on cats and small dogs. I found 2 pups (a boy and a girl) wandering around the cold dark streets near my home tonight. I scooped them up and brought them in. I already have 2 dogs and a baby. I am overwhelmed as it is. I need your help. Somebody please? They need a home.

I use to visit LS in 2001-2002 when I lost my beloved Zachary. I went through a VERY tough time after his death. He was my baby...my life, for 10 years. I struggled with the idea of getting a new dog. It was an extremely painful feeling to think that I was "replacing him". I finally decided that I could move forward and offer my home and life to a new pet (without intense guilt) if I RESCUED.

I knew that this was the way to proceed. I knew that something good would come of his passing if i gave my home to an animal who desparately needed one. That is what I did. I rescued Lucy from a shelter in 2001.

I am here tonight to ask you to please consider giving one or both of these adorable pups a home. They really need you. Please consider this. I estimate them to be about 3-5 moths old. They will be atleast 50 lbs if not more/ I will be happy to e-mail you pics. of them. Thank you. Have a safe and happy new year.

kathleen
kldliam@yahoo.com

Hello Again From Zachary's Mom

Hello dear friends at LS. It has been a long time since I have been here.I see there's been some big changes. It feels like a different place now. For those of you who don't know me, I am Zachary's mom. My Zachary Daiquiri died on June 18th 2001. LS helped me tremendously duringthe healing process after his death. I encourage you all to post and express as much as you need to.

Zachary's 12th birthday is coming up on November 8th. He was a Maltese dog. He died very young. At 9 1/2 yrs old. He had some kind of neurological problems that were thought to be symptoms of a brain tumor. My friends Sue and Gail helped me alot (i met them here) and their babies Grizzly, and Carley went around the same time as Zachary.

It's been over 2 years since I lost my baby. I keep his ashes on a special wall mantel along with a shrine near my bed. I miss him dearly. I love him beyond words. One day I hope to see him again. I plan to be burried with his ashes. I will never love another creature the way that I love Zachary.

Rest in Peace my beloved boy
November 8 ,1991 - June18, 2001
I am always loving you buzz.