Hello Friends…I’m back

Apologies for the 2 year gap in posts. A lot has been going on. I realized I left you all hanging and I didn’t mean to.

Not to bore you with too many details, but I did lose a couple of my rescues to old age these past two years. It’s never easy losing a beloved pet and member of the family. My sweet Sawyer (American Bulldog/American Staffordshire Terrier) passed away at the age of 12 and dear Chloe (Domestic Shorthair) passed away just 1 month before her 22nd birthday. With the loss of my family members, it got me thinking about how many times I have had to say goodbye to my pets. I have said goodbye to too many and there is no replacing any of them. They will always have a place in my heart and I would not trade the memories I had with each of them for anything. Even though I still feel every loss, I find, when I’m ready, that I still need the pitter-patter of paws running through my house. Rescues continue to fill my soul with love and I can never be without for a long time.

If you have suffered the loss of a beloved pet, know you are not alone and know that my thoughts are with you. It is never easy. You will always have memories of the good times. Everyone heals differently so take your time if you need it. Many people say it will hurt less if you fill the void with another rescue, but that is not for everyone. Only YOU will know when YOU are ready to bring a new rescue into your life. If you are never ready, that is ok too. If you are having difficulty dealing with the loss of your pet, there is help available. Below are links to grief resources.

Lap of Love

Red Rover

Rainbow Bridge

If the loss of your pet is still too much, please reach out to a professional grief counselor for help.

When you are ready to bring another rescue into your life to cherish and spoil… I’m happy for you! There are still so many rescues out there that need loving and caring people like you. If you are not sure you are ready to adopt, you can always try fostering. If you find you are not ready to fully welcome a new pet, some rescue organizations are looking for short-term fosters. Reach out to your local rescues to see what options are available. If you are not aware of rescues in your area, you can find them on Petfinder.com (search for rescues in your zip code).

If you know you are ready for a rescue, but don’t know how to choose, check out my previous posts “Choosing Your Spoiled Rescue part 1 and part 2”.

When I was ready, (believe me, it took some time) I welcomed my newest member, Rey, to my family this past December. Rey is a four month, female spayed Domestic Shorthair from CARMA rescue. She is a ball of energy and has created a lot of entertainment in my house. But I’ll save the life lessons I’ve learned these past few weeks for another post.

I appreciate all of you following my blog and welcome any topics you’d like to discuss for future posts. Please comment below with your suggestions.