I just joined this forum this morning-sure glad all of you are here.On sept.3rd I lost my beloved bulldog,Willy.He was twelve days shy of his 11th birthday.My wife and I have no human children but are totally immersed in our Bullys.They ARE our life.Willy was our first and I have to say my 'heart'dog.All that I have read about all of our losses on this forum apply to me and my wife.The emptiness and grief-longing cannot really be put to words.Here's the part that that TRULEY gives me hope for a reunion with our babies which is our ultimate goal.
At 12;15 am the night of Willy's death,I went to my back patio to sit and cry.I looked up to the heavens and said:'Boy I miss you so much I can't stand it,if you can, PLEASE give me a sign that your ok!' Well,as soon as I said 'ok?' a shooting star whooshed by.I have NEVER seen a shooting star in my life.I have to believe it was my boy.As parents of furbabies I really think we have to embrace the story of the Rainbow Bridge.I know of no other way to keep the remnants of my sanity.Not to be morbid but I think real:Every day we are one day closer to being with our babies for ETERNITY!
Peace and Love------Bubba(one of Willy's nicknames)

I'm sorry to hear about Bubba (Willy's) passing. The deep sadness and emptiness that follows the death of a furkid can be overwhelming but the support here really helps. On days where I just really miss my Candy, I'll read or post here and know that others are going through the same thing and I find strenghth in folks encouragement.

When you feel up to it, I'd love to see some pictures and stories of all of your "bullies".

God bless and again, I'm very sorry for your loss.

All my best

Candy's Dad
Hal

Thanks Hal,You and our forum friends 'get it' most others don't--Bubba

Please allow me to express my most deepest condolences for the loss of your precious fur kid doggie Willy. I was also never blessed with children. My fur kids are my family so I truly feel you, Dear One!

But that Shooting Star ... And that you've never seen one before. Oh My Gosh! I just know in my heart and soul that was Willy giving you a message to assure you he made it to The Rainbow Bridge, is young again, happy, healthy, has lots of friends and waits for you until that "One Sweet Day" when you will be once again reunited. And ya know what? He's right there with you now. A breath away's not far at all from where Willy is right by your side.

Since I'm so much better at expressing myself using images, songs, poems and the like, please allow me to explain just what I said above, My Friend.



















Oh My Goodness! It's Willy right there by your side. He is kissing you lots and lots and showing his Eternal Love for you by sharing his Heart with yours. That means that you both are as ONE Heart. You and Willy share your Heart of Gold Forever! Lookie!!!



One of Willy's pals at The Rainbow Bridge is dancing with Joy for you both!

Winging Many Angels, Hugs and Willy Shooting Stars for Comfort, Love, Peace and Hope!

Your Pal Always,
Dottie xoxoxox

Thank you Angel-After watching the video,well,it proves I'm not out of tears yet.I am literally carrying Willy with me.

I am so sorry to hear about your beloved Willy. Everyone hear can totally relate to your pain, you are not alone. I lost two of my precious cats within like a month and 1/2 of each other, it's been very hard. Today is a hard day in particular. It will be three weeks for me on Thursday. I can't believe the time has passed by so fast, almost like a terrible feeling I am getting farther and farther away from them. But, that will never be true. They will be with me always.

I know what you mean about signs, like your shooting star. I posted a topic here called 'strange occurences', I have had some very big signs from my little tykes that they were there with me again. I just wish I could have seen them as my other cats were able too...

Hugs
Ren (2 weeks 5 days Rainbow Bridge) Zorro (2 months 1 week Rainbow Bridge) and Nemos (3 years Rainbow Bridge) Mommy.

Hi Nemo's Mommy--I know exactly the feeling of farther and farther away.It's been only 6 days today.It's unbearable really.I'm 53 and I feel 8.The cool thing is Ren and Zorro and Nemos are probably playing with Willy up there.He got along with everybody.

Sorry I got your name wrong in my reply Dottie.I saw Angel at the top and responded.
I appreciate it Dottie---Bubba-----------P.S. Im a little spaced out at the moment........Wish I could blame it on the 60's
I wish that were the case....

No, Bubba. It was me. When I read your response, I went back and edited "Willy" instead of "Bubba" and put my real name instead of Angel which I go by all the time. By the way, I've got you beat by a year. I'm 54 so am older than you. I hope that makes you feel a bit better knowing that it was me who made the edit and changes, Bubba. Nope, you ain't lost your mind. Not in that regard at least.

More Hugs to You and Your Fur Child Willy!!!

Always,
Dottie xoxoxox

Please allow me to unite to the others Dads and Moms and say how sorry I'm to hear about your sweet Willy's pass, I really do understand your pain like it was mine own, am so so so sorry you have to go thruoght all of these like I am and many others too, always, Jorge.

We all get different signs. I believe one of yours was the shooting star!!!!!
I am very sorry to hear of Bubba.
We are all here for each other. Yes---sometimes we ARE the only ones who really understand.

Many hugs to You!!!!!!!!

My deepest sympathy for your loss. I too have no children and we seem to cling to our furbabies that much more. I loved your shooting star story. That was a sign. They come to us in many ways. After begging my Arthur to give me a sign I did the right thing, a cat that looked similar to him showed up in my back yard the next day. The stangest part was, I was checking up on my other cat who was at the opposite side of the house. I didn't know or even have any reason to go to the back yard. Never saw this cat around b4 and I haven't seen him since and believe me I look everyday. It's a lot easier to prepare ourselves for their passing, we know it'll come sooner or later, but it's that emptiness that kicks us in the heart. My boy has been gone 3mo and a day now. Not 1 day has passed that I haven't cried. Age doesn't matter, I'm 47 and feel like I'm 10. I hate it when people can't believe I'm not over it by now, I feel like they really want to say "how old are you"?? It's just love and love hurts. I hope you find comfort here. Please send picts and stories when your ready and keep your eye to the sky! You got a special and precious gift to treasure both in life with Bubba and after..Hugs..Ann

My sincerest thanks to one and all on this board.When I look at some of the posts and their replies number in the hundreds and thousands.........wow! These responses somehow take a little of the pain and it sort of flattens out a little;
a group thought process.....God bless you all and your kids--------Bubba

Dearest Bubba, I hope you're feeling a little better today. Even more so, I hope and pray you can feel Willy right there by your side, everywhere you go and every thought you have. That he's Happy and Thrilled as all get out to be with you even though you may not be able to see him. But Bubba, if you are very, very still and listen closely, you can hear Willy whisper to you. Honest and for true! Try it and you'll see I speak the truth.

Like I said before, it's so much easier for me to express myself using pictures, images, songs, poems and the like so here I go again explaining as best I can what I just told you above. Okay? Big Hugs to You, Your Wife and Willy!!!









Shhhh ... Can you hear him whispering to you, Bubba?

Tons of Hugs and Lotsa Love to You, Your Dear Wife and Precious Fur Child, Willy!!!

Always,
Dottie xoxoxox

Hi Dottie---You know your forum name;AngelCareOne is absolutely who you are.You really care and take care of so many of us on this forum while at the same time shouldering your own grief.GOD IS OLD AND REMEMBERS EVERYTHING in my concept of Her.The bully picture looks eerily like Willy when I got him at 5 months old.Your kindness will stay with me now and when I pass---GOD BLESS YOU GIRL-------Bubba.........

Hi Bubba,

How are you doing today? Yes, I have no doubt Willy will get along great with Ren, Zorro, and Nemo at the Rainbow Bridge- I have two dogs still at home, so they are very used to dogs.

The pain is something you have to take day by day, and I have my moments when it is terrible, and other moments when it is OK. I just hate the fact of going home and knowing they aren't going to be there. I'd love to see their dear faces again, I miss them so much. I find myself for brief moments thinking I have seen Ren, and it's just one of my other cats. They all miss Ren and Zorro, too.

Dearest Bubba, you're most certainly welcome, my Friend. And, as for the image I chose looking like your fur kid Willy . . . Guess what? I know. Now, ain't that something?

More Hugs and Love to You, Your Lovely Wife and Most Cherished Fur Child Willy!!!

Always,
Dottie xoxoxox

(Who sometimes uses her "Third Eye" to see and know. )

Hi Nemos Mommy--You know after Willy reached adulthood, he weighed about 70+ pounds and was just a big ol happy guy.He's probably letting all your kids climb all over his big comfortable body.Willy was always happy to oblige.Can't wait till we are all there----------Bubba-----