To all--
I just wanted to say thank you for all the loving, caring, considerate posts I have seen here. I get such a warm, fuzzy feeling just looking through these posts. Everyone here is caring and considerate and it makes me proud to have found this wonderful site.

I check my emails each morning first thing when I get up and I also visit several other message boards about animals, and I have to say I really believe we have the greatest bunch of people here, loving and giving and just trying to HELP others facing terrible losses. Initially, while I read posts here, I myself didn't post for fear of the reactions/outrage I would get about the death of my baby Chester. I fully expected that and had seen so many critical messages posted to others on various message boards that I was really prepared for an onslaught. But, no, that's not what I received here (THANK YOU! THANK YOU!). Not one word of censure, not one critical remark. Only love, support and caring. Surprisingly, for me, even words of thanks in reiterating a valuable lesson about the dangers of tie-outs. I cannot express to each and every one of you how grateful I am to you for allowing me to let go of my guilt and shame and move on. I don't think I really began to heal until I did that. I just wanted each and every one of you to know that I think this board is a wonderful, healing place. Maybe that's the difference between lightning-strike and other boards, we're here to find compassion and comfort, not be critical. I just wanted to let you know I love you, guys!!! You restore my faith in humanity!

I am so glad that many were here to help you. I guess I lucked out, and after my Abby passed, this was my first board that I found. As you have stated, the people here were are very warm, welcoming and encouraging. They really did make the transition much easier I believe for me. Had I not found this sight, I think my days would have been much gloomier than what they were.

I now can look back and think of the joy I shared with Abby until we meet again. I do miss her, as I know you do Chester.

I wish you the best.

Midwest

I think it is great that there is a site like this. Thank you for all your kind words, and thoughts. I hope that maybe some of the replies I made of help you in some small way. I know that if it weren't for this site I would have gone crazy. It hasn't been easy and I still cry but the coping is starting to get a little better now. I will remember the kind words and prayers always. Your a special group with, and we all have one thing in common the love of our furbabys. Peace to you always. Tina