I lost my beloved Phoebe on 2/5. She was almost 14 years old. Had her since she was an 8-week old pup. Pretty much all I do is cry. My life feels empty and hollow now. I do still have 2 dogs and God Bless them, they do help but even they are missing her I can tell. I feel guilty saying this but losing her was harder than even the loss of my parents. There is such pure love that we get from a pet that not even the most devoted person in our lives can replicate. I have lost two other dogs, both also Bostons. I had Oscar for 6 years and Riley for 5. Both came to me as rescue dogs. I am including a picture of Phoebe and Riley, Phoebe on the left. They were especially close and I know they are together again now.
Riley Crossed the Rainbow Bridge in June, 2012. Oscar I lost in 2006.
And also including a picture of Phoebe in her princess hat. She loved to dress up!

I am sorry for your loss. I am experiencing terrible pain at this time, having lost my dodger on februAry 8. The pain is tough god bless you during this time of sadness. Truly,the bestedicime fore is the great hope that I will one day be reunited peace to you

Hi, Phoebe, please permit me to add my sincerest sympathies in the physical loss of your beloved Phoebe. Losing a companion is never easy regardless of the circumstances or how long we are blessed with the privilege of their company.

Phoebe, this grief journey is one of the most painful experiences you will know on this side of eternity. It is a journey that 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. It is a journey that cannot be reconciled in a minute, an hour, a day, a week, a month, or even 6 months - - for you are now on a journey that is filled with all the first withouts and the memories that can be all too painful right now that include "this time yesterday, last week, last month, last year" to endure.

Although your heart is filled with deep sorrow as you adjust to the physical absence of your beloved Phoebe, there is one thing that will never change - - the love bond you and your beloved Phoebe share. Love is eternal, Phoebe - - it is not restricted to the physical laws of time and space. Your beloved Phoebe's sweet Living Spirit continues to share your earthly journey as she always has and always will - - for she is always and forever a part of your heart and memories - - she is always and forever a heartbeat close to you.

I know all too well when our hearts are entrenched in deep grief there are no adequate words in any language that can soothe the seering pain of sorrow. Still I hope the words I share with you will offer you some measure of comfort, support, encouragement and hope as you travel your grief adjustment journey.

Phoebe, thank you so much for honoring us in sharing your beloved Phoebe with us, and these wonderful pictures of your beloved Phoebe and Riley. Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers, Phoebe, and please let us know how you're doing.

Peace and blessings,
moon_beam

Thank you moon beam. Gosh you nailed it. It's every "first" without my beloved companion that brings a new flood of tears. After nearly 14 years I think there are going to be many years of these "firsts".
My heart is broken into a million pieces. But your words have helped. Thank you.

Thanks so much Dodger. I am so sorry for your loss as well. I know when my time comes it will be a little less sad knowing I can be with my beloved companions again. Prayers for you.

Oh, and I'm Bev. So distraught when I signed up I couldn't think of a name other than my beloved's.
Thanks again!

Hi, Bev, thank you so much for sharing with us how you're doing. Indeed, this grief journey is one of adjustment to the physical absence of your beloved Phoebe. Clinical professionals now recognize that the grief journey for a beloved companion is identical to the grief journey for a human family member or friend. Generally speaking it is recognized that the first year of adjustment is the hardest because it is filled with all the "firsts" which are continual painful reminders that our beloved companions are no longer physically with us. But even when the calendar commemorates the one year angel-versary does not mean that we stop missing - - and loving - - our beloved companions. Even 20 years down the road you may be thinking of your beloved Phoebe and you will feel a mist come to your eyes and quiver to your chin and a sorrow fill your heart. The GOOD NEWS is that the intense deep grief you are feeling now will ease, and your heart will be able to once again feel the warmth of the many treasured memores you and your beloved Phoebe share.

But until this time comes for you, Bev, 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.

I hope today is treating you kindly, Bev, and that you will have a peaceful evening blessed with your beloved Phoebe's, and Oscar's and Riley's, sweet Living Spirits to comfort you. Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers, and please let us know how you're doing.

Peace and blessings,
moon_beam