Woody Options

[Steve K.]

I was here ten years ago for my Beauregard. Now I am here for my Woody. Woody was a dog that nobody wanted so me and the wife took him in. He was a handful at first and he made us wonder if we made the right decision but he turned out to be a wonderful dog. He was a retriever mix and a beautiful red color.

Well, on Sunday 09/21/08, I went out for the day and the wife took the dogs (we have another shelter dog) for a walk. They were both on a leash but Woody pulled away from my wife and ran into the street. He was hit by a car and the wife got animal control to take him to the emergency clinic where the vet said it didn't look good. The wife made the decision to let Woody go and when I got home, my heart was broken. My poor wife had to watch him get hit by the car and then make the decision to let him go. We are both heartbroken. I can't sleep, I can't eat, and all I do is cry at the drop of a hat. Our other dog (Smokey Joe) is 9 years old but Woody was only four. I expected him to be around for many years. Why did God take our dog from us? I don't think that we are bad people. We took in both dogs and two stray cats. We love our animals like children. Why was he taken from us?

[AngelCareOne]

Steve, I am so sorry about your sweet fur kid Woody. He looks a lot like my Buddy dog in build but a different color. I also rescued Buddy dog from severe neglect and abuse.

How awful for your dear wife to have witnessed what happened. She is probably as much of a basket case as you are at this time. Steve, I wish so much I could reach out, put my arm around your shoulder so we could cry together. How gosh awful terrible this must be for you and your wife.

Please accept my most sincere condolences. I can feel your pain. I truly can and I do weep with you. And Woody was four years old. Your heart is breaking and it feels like your world is tumbling down around you. Of course you're not bad people. You're wonderful, caring, loving people! Where would this world be without those like yourselves who rescue these dogs and cats? What a dream come true for those fur kids to be in your loving care. You're the cream of the crop, Dear One ... You and your dear wife. Please don't ever, ever forget that.

I feel so bad that you're suffering so because of this accident that took your Woody from you. My gosh, I feel at such a loss any have many tears right now. I'm supposed to be comforting you and I know I'm not doing a good job of that at all. I feel much empathy for you and your dear wife. I hope you don't mind if I post a song here for the you, your wife and fur kid Woody. Again, I am so very sorry this happened.

I pray it brings you and yours some comfort knowing that Woody is still very near, right there with you. He's only just a breath away. And a breath away is not far at all to where you are, Steve.

Please Turn up Your Volume and Click on Woody's Picture

"To Where You Are"

Who can say for certain maybe you're still here. I feel you all around me. Your memory's so clear.
Deep in the stillness, I can hear you speak. You're still an inspiration. Can it be? That you are my Forever Love. And you are watching over me from up above!

Fly me up to where you are beyond the distant star. I wish upon tonight to see you smile!
If only for a while to know you're there. A breath away's not far to where you are.

Are you gently sleeping here inside my dream? And isn't faith believing all power can't be seen.
As my heart holds you just one beat away, I cherish all you gave me everyday!

'Cause you are my Forever Love watching me from up above.
And I believe that Angels breathe and that love will live on and never leave!

Fly me up to where you are, beyond the distant star! I wish upon tonight to see you smile.
If only for a while to know you're there. A breath away's not far to where you are!

I know you're there! A breath away's not far to where you are!

Please come back when you're able to talk more. I realize how very difficult it will be to type or even see your PC monitor through your tears. It is by caring and sharing that we help each other get through these very difficult times. Woody is and will always be right there with you. Truly, he will. You've just gotta believe and then you'll feel and know it's so.

Many Comforting Hugs, Love, and Hope for Peace to You, Your Dear Wife and Woody!

Always,
Dottie xoxoxox

[ann]

Hi Steve K., I'm so deeply sorry to hear about your precious Woody. Your words of pain have been mine too. Why, my Arthur, why so young(2 1/2) I felt I must have done something to deserve this terrible pain of losing him. Someday we will find the answers to our whys. As much as this hurts we have to continue to remind ourselves we were lucky to have had them in our lives no matter how long or short of time it was. It may not seem it now, but the joy and love they give us is more powering than the pain of losing them. Your pictures are beautiful. Such teasures..It was an unforseen accident, I know all to well, my heart aches with yours..Hugs.Ann