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artchick
post Apr 3 2005, 04:38 PM
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I wantd to share with you a story about finding love in old age. I recently wrote about the passing of our dog Max. He was not just a pet but a part of our family which I am sure everyone can relate to smile.gif. He was a dog full off free Spirit and was always looking for a adventure. He had escaped our backyard on more than one ocassion last summer to explore the neighborhood but had not had the desire since. On his final adventure on the first warm spring day, he met with a Husky dog who was tied out in his yard. Max went under the fence and the Husky didn't welcome his visit. Max was shaken to death. He was an old man when we got him from the Humane Society 5 years ago....so we found some comfort in knowing he had a long and loving life. We were heart broken for his tragic death and the loss of our companion. A friend and pet communicator shared how older dogs who do not want to continue through old age and it disabilities will find a quick way to leave their physical form. I could see Max oppting for this, as he was not enjoying doggie diapers or being crated when we were not home. His quality of life had changed. So what a way to go for a dog always on an adventure! But he was doing what he loved best, exploring the world with full wonder! I still feel that Max departure from the physical world was premature....he was so full of life and love!
But I have learned as much in his death as I did from his life. He taught me to deply respcet the older and wiser among us....he taught us unconditional love....I am greatful to have shared this with my children as well. He continues to teach us every day as we remeber him.
During the week that Max passed, I had the opprotunity to spend time with Tibetan Monks who were in the United States to create a sand mandala for World healing. I drove them back and forth to the area where the mandala was being created.....we could not communicate much more than smiles and laughter...we did manage each others names by the end of the week. The oldest Monk often reached out to me and I could feel the power of Love and Spirit at work. I was able to learn about the acceptance of death as a part of Life and my grief for Max was repalced by honoring him for the wonderful "puppy boy" he was. I realized my sadness was actually me being selfish and missing his physical presence...Max is all Sirit now...it is ALL good with him! He floats above the trees and gardens and along the same paths he ran when his physical body was here. I still feel him in our home.
I was lead to a woman by a string of coincidences, who saves older dogs from high kill shelters in Baltimore MD. We spoke and I shared with her that I felt lead to call her and I shared my story including the time with the Monks. The program called Recycled Love was founded on Buddhist beliefs! We ended up exchanging emails and she introduced me to an old puppy boy named Moses (because she siad he is at least 350 smile.gif. This old dog who is totally deaf and partially blind has so much love to give. He was hours away from being put to sleep when she found him. He amazes me with his determination to be in the flow of Life...I am truly touched for being asked to be his mommy for the remainder of his time on Earth. So I write this to all of you who have been so kind with sharing your own grief and healing process with me. I thank you all for helping me through my grief when Max passed and send you all so much peace and love and joy!
I sit here with Moses on my lap wrapped in blanket sleeping....I feel his warm body against my heart and it is truly healing. I miss Max terribly but I feel certain he lead us to Moses. He knew our hearts were heavy and that Moses needed a family and the power of Spirit took care of the rest.
There is something to be said for the love and wisdom of an older animal. I am thankful for Recycled Love recognizing this and giving them a chance.
To all who are experienceing the recent loss of your furry love, I send you so much love and healing energy as you begin to accept your loss. May the Universe lead you to another furry soul mate.
much love and many blessings to us all!
peace~ artchick
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Rusty's Mom
post Apr 3 2005, 04:54 PM
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How wonderful for Moses and also for you! May you have many happy, peaceful days together. wub.gif Little Max is certainly looking down very happily right now.

Lynn


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Rusty, I will always love you and never forget you. Thank you for more than 7 wonderful years.

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Jazzygirl
post Apr 3 2005, 05:39 PM
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A friend and pet communicator shared how older dogs who do not want to continue through old age and it disabilities will find a quick way to leave their physical form

Thank you for this....and for the entire post. I've been trying to make myself believe something like this ever since I lost my Jasmine almost 2 weeks ago so suddenly. I've been trying to convince myself that she didn't want to suffer nor did she want me to suffer through knowing she had cancer. So she passed on FAST (45 min) from the moment she didn't feel right. While I've been reeling with the shock of it all, I'm trying to be grateful of the pain she spared me.
I hope in time I will be able to have Recycled Love again.


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"He is your friend, your partner, your defender, your dog.
You are his life, his love, his leader.
He will be yours, faithful and true to the last beat of his heart.
You owe it to him to be worthy of such devotion."
~Unknown
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Ann H
post Apr 4 2005, 04:28 AM
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That is so wonderful that you got Moses and old babies need love and tenderness the same as a puppy or a young one. I love the name of the place Recycled Love. That just speaks to my heart. I wish you peace, healing, and joy with your new baby.
Ann


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My girls went to the Rainbow Bridge 6 weeks and 3 days apart.
Snookie had cushing's disease, and later developed diabetes. Both had cancer, Snookie had cancer of the liver, and Chili Bean had cancer of the pallet. Chili Bean was our son's chihuahua but we kept her often throughout her life and she stayed with us for the last 9 months of her life. Chili Bean also had asthma and heart failure. We will see you in Heaven my precious darlings.


Snookie Lynn Howard
2-04-94 - 12-26-04


Senorita Chili Bean Bubbles Howard
11-05-94 - 11-11-04
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Stymy's Mom
post Apr 4 2005, 07:57 AM
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Max and Moses are both very lucky to have found a caring person to love them. I am sure Max learned alot form you also. You are special person the understand the lesson our animals are here to teach.

I too still feel Stymy's spirit around me all the time. We are very lucky people to know the power that the love our animals give. I feel sorry for the people who don't want to know.

Vicki
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Snickster
post Apr 4 2005, 08:35 AM
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Congratulations to Moses, you and Max. Moses, for finding love; you for providing that much needed love; Max, for making sure that the two of you found each other. I firmly believe our angel babies guide us to our next loves because they're part of them. wub.gif

Happiness, joy, peace and health to you and Moses!!! Keep us posted on how wonderful he is, please!!

Hugs,

Pat


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INKY November 26, 1991-February 5, 2005
TAZ April 1, 1992 - July 27, 2009

Our special boys will be forever loved.
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luv_my_catz
post Apr 5 2005, 07:54 AM
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Thank you for that beautiful post ~ such a wonderful thing you have done ~ it is a gift to be able to have the spiritual strength to be there for the elders ~ I see them as Sages ~knowing so much and filled with love ~ I hope that I will be able to become more able to care for the needy animal spirit guides that grace this earth with their presence to help us along our way ~ My Amber kitty left me on 3/28 after nearly 20 years ~ She too was old and wise ~ I will miss her in physical form ~ I am trying so hard to heal ~ words like the ones you have shared here truly help me make that journey toward my own recovery ~ Peace Be With You ~ Kathryn, Angel Amber and C.C.


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Peace Be With You ~ Kathryn ~ Angel Amber ~ Angel CC~ and Sammie

I lost my Amber Tabby Girl of nearly 20 years on 3/28/05 after a valiant battle with end stage CRF. Always a beacon in the storm ~ steady and true.

C.C was my purebred White Angora I lost to cancer on 10/22/05 at age 13~ A Big Gentle yet Oddly Eccentric Creature ~Through his congenital deaf ness ~He brought an innocent joy to my life and light to my heart

I also adopted an 8 yr old Burmese named Samantha who led me back into my own room ~ still a stranger to me ~ she sweetly gives peace to Amber's final days spent there and lights my way to see in the darkness of the spaces that my precious CC has left behind.
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