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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[kajoorsmom]

Sammy is gorgeous. I'm so sorry for your loss. You will heal, in time. And yet a part of you will be lost forever--but that's ok too. You will rather your beloved companion keeps that part of you, a small token for the wonderful life he gave you. He was lucky to be with you in his last moments, and lucky not to suffer long. Please let us know more about Sammy's story.
~rachna