Had To Say Goodbye To Sammy Joe The Black Raccoon Options

[coonmam]

Monday nite Nov 1st our friend Sammy Joe a black raccoon died suddenly and unexpectly from what I believe was a blood clot or heart failure. He was 8.5 yrs old and the most beautiful, loving creature God ever put on this earth. I noticed his short labored breathing and managed to get ahold of a vet hospital 50 miles away but had to fight him into the carrier. I don't believe he made it out of the drive and I feel so guilty. We share our basement with two other males and they are deeply mourning his loss. I am to the point of not being about to function and cry non stop. I know there are no "magic words" to take the pain away but just knowing other have gone or going through the same pain helps. I am sure friends and family think I am nuts for grieving so intensly and trust me, feeling like this is not fun either. A huge hunk of my heart has been ripped out of my chest.
I was trying to shop the other day and saw a black rabbit, I had to reach down to touch its fur and when I did I had to run out of the store.
Without a doubt God loved me to send him my way, his story is a miracle in itself. I also know what comes from God returns to God, but the pain in unbearable even after 2 wks. I ask for prayers to heal
Thank you! most of all for understanding the pain of loosing a friend

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[moon_beam]

Hi, coonmam, please permit me to offer you my sincerest sympathies in the loss of your beloved Sammy. Losing a beloved companion is never easy regardless of the circumstances or how long we have been blessed with the privilege of their company.

How very special that you were Sammy's caregiver. Was Sammy a rescue from the wild, along with his brothers? Or perhaps a rescue from a shelter? Coonmam, please know you are among friends here who do understand the hearbreak you are feeling, and we are here for you for as long and as often as you need us. We would truly enjoy sharing your memories of Sammy, including how you became his earthly caregiver. Sharing our memories with others who understand does help with the healing process, and is a way that we can give our precious companions an eternal earthly memorial.

Coonmam, thank you so much for sharing your precious Sammy with us. Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers, and look forward to knowing how your'e doing.

Peace and blessings,
moon_beam