My only 3 years old baby Dakota Rose died at 3:42am on Friday Nov. 8th at the ER. I want to share her tramatic story, but not sure I can type out all the words right now as todays my first day back at work and honestly I'm feeling shattered, broken and ill on the inside and just hoping for some support from fellow pet parents that might understand the anger, confusion and devistiation I'm experiencing....

Hi, DR's Mom, please permit me to offer you my sincerest sympathies in the physical loss of your beloved Dakota Rose. Losing a companion is never easy regardless of the circumstances or how long we are blessed with the privilege of their company. Losing a companion so young and traumatically intensifies the grief.

This grief journey is one of the most painful experiences you will know on this side of eternity. It is filled with many different emotions that can overwhelm us all at one time - - it is a journey that is frequently referred to as a horror roller coaster ride.

Please let me try to reassure you that what you are feeling is very normal deep grief - - very painful both emotionally and physically, yes -- still very normal. Please know you are among friends here who truly do understand what you are going through, and we are here for you for as long and as often as you need us. You will not have to travel your grief adjustment journey alone.

One of the many difficult adjustments we are faced with making when our beloved companions precede us to the angels is to their physical absence - - and it is a very painful adjustment both emotionally and physically. But there is one thing that will never change - - it is the eternal love bond you and your beloved Dakota Rose share. Love is eternal - - it is not restricted to the physical laws of time and space. And although your heart is shattered because you cannot physically hold your beloved Dakota Rose in your arms, her sweet Living Spirit continues to share your earthly journey as she always has and always will - - for she is always and forever in your heart and memories, DR's Mom - - she is always and forever a heartbeat close to you. Nothing in heaven or on earth will ever change this.

I do know so well from first hand experience that when our hearts are in deep grief there really are no adequate words in any language that can soothe the seering pain of sorrow. Still, I do hope and pray the words I share with you will be able to offer you some measure of comfort, support, encouragement, and hope as you travel your grief adjustment journey.

Thank you so much for honoring us by sharing your beloved Dakota Rose with us. Rest assured you are in a safe place where you can share what is in your heart. Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers, DR's Mom, and please let us know how you're doing.

Peace and blessings,
moon_beam

Dakota Rose's Mom,

I am so very sorry to hear about your loss. My furry baby Scarlett passed away suddenly at the ER only a couple months ago and me and my husband continue to be completely devastated. This is one of the hardest losses we've ever had to deal with. I can understand your pain and am writing to let you know that I am keeping you in my thoughts and prayers.

Sending you healing energy.

- Scarlett's Mom

Hello Dakota Rose's Mom,

I'm so sorry to hear of your baby leaving this world way too early. I, too, lost my dog (and two cats, too ) suddenly this year - she was only six years old . Take time to breathe - go to the parking lot and cry if you have to. Just know that the depth of grief you feel is felt by all of us here. We understand the pain of losing one of our fur-children. I wish I could find adequate words to comfort you. Just know that you are not alone in your journey.

(((Hugs)))

-Diva's, Oscar's, and Abraham's Mom

I am so very sorry for your sad loss. It is always so sad to lose our loved ones and I am never able to decide whether early sudden loss or late expected loss is easier. I have experienced both and both are equally terrible to bear. Please, I hope you are comforted by the love you share and always will share.