Loyal Pet Loss » loyal companion http://loyalpetloss.com Commemorating Pets we Have Lost; Cherishing Those we Still Have... Tue, 01 Nov 2011 19:30:45 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v= The loss of the move (Sharna) http://loyalpetloss.com/the-loss-of-the-move-sharna-3441.html/ http://loyalpetloss.com/the-loss-of-the-move-sharna-3441.html/#comments Tue, 27 Sep 2011 14:42:02 +0000 Guest Post http://loyalpetloss.com/?p=3441 The story of Sharna,
One day close to my 6th birthday my dad was on his way home in his truck when he saw a sign that read “cute cavies 4 $ale”, he remembered how lonely i had been lately and thought “well, why not?” Dad followed the signs to the man’s house and knocked on the big wooden door. A big, bulky man answered the door and said “I’m gon’ guess you want to see the guinea pigs for sale?” with a hill-billy accent. My dad replied with “yeah mate, that’d be great”. The bulky man said “well, just follow me then”. He led my dad past his gym room and into the lounge. The man politely ordered “just stay here and I’ll bring out the box”. My dad nodded, sat down and looked around the room for a while. The man came out with a light brown box of baby guinea pigs. “I suggest the short brown hairs for beginners but it is really up to you” the man suggested. Dad thanked the buff man as he peered into the box. Dad put his hand in the box. All the guinea pigs scampered into the corner of the box except for the little white albino that pulled herself into my dad’s hand. My dad smiled and said “I would like this one please, sir.” The man looked at the pup and said to my dad “Um.. ha ok, but you know that is the runt right?” My dad said “yeah” and looked down at the guinea pig who was staring right back at dad. The man said “just let me get a box.” My dad said “nah, it’s ok. I have a shoe box in my truck.” The man said “well, okay. Uh, you have a discount on the pup coz she is the runt. That’ll be $4.50″ and he smiled at my dad. My dad gave him $5 and said “keep the change, I gotta get home.” The man smiled again and said with a peak in his voice “thanks, enjoy.” And so we did. Dad came home with a shoe box in 1 hand and a pack of ciggies in the other. He yelled out “Maddi, come here please.” I had no idea what troule I had gotten myself into when he called me. I looked up at him and he passed me the shoe box. “Oh, not another pair of shoes please” I said annoyingly. Dad said “just look inside, baby.” I opened the lid and there was a cute little white guinea pig pup. A massive smile swept across my little face, a smile I had never had before. A smile of happiness, of joy, of love, a smile of a lifetime! I picked up the guinea pig so gently and dropped the box. I sat down on the ground and petted the albino guinea pig. I smiled at dad who was now sitting at the table next to mum looking at me and said “thank you so so so so so so much.” My dad said no problem and smiled back at me. I kept her in that box for a few days while my dad built a cage for her. I hadn’t named her yet and thought the name Sharna was perfect. So from then on “Sharna” I would call out every afternoon when I got home and I would be greeted by a little squeak. A few months later I was doing the usual feed and water and cage move plus play with. I was petting her and i tickled behind her ear and felt a bump. I checked behind her ear and there was a green thing on her. I sat her on the chair and raced out to dad. I said ” DAD DAD!! There’s a green bump behind Sharna’s ear!!!” Dad and I raced over to her and he checked her ear. “It’s a tick, sunshine.” I had herd lots of bad stories about ticks killing animals. Tears started to form in my eyes but I had to show Sharna that I was a tough cookie. Dad said “It’s okay, she’s gonna be fine, baby.” So I didn’t worry as much. Dad got the tick off of her in like 25 seconds. I was totally amazed. After a 5 more years we had to move to Caloundra, Queensland, Australia. It was going to be a massive change. From a small town with a population of around 600 with 2 shops, 1 school and 1 pub/beer shop to a population of around 6,000, 3 schools, pubs all round, and beaches almost everywhere you go. I was fine with moving but there was only 1 reason why I didn’t want to move, and that was because I wasn’t allowed to bring Sharna with us to our new house. That night I cried myself to sleep. I was going to lose my baby, my best friend, my EVERYTHING!!! I tried to convince my parents why to bring Sharna to Queensland with us but they just thought of the negatives and why it would be so hard for us to do that. I Said 1 last goodbye to my baby and then gave her with my 2nd best friend Miki. I had made a very bad decision with giving her to Miki. A year passed and so did my Aunty. We had to go back to NSW for her funeral. While we were there I got to go to Miki’s house to see my baby Sharna.
I asked “where may I find my baby?” Miki said “oh boy, I haven’t seen her in a few days ha.” I was al like “oh gosh..” We went out to the back where I saw Sharna on her side flat and covered in ants. I was mind fAcked. She was half the size she was when I had her. Why wouldn’t she have fed my poor baby. I have a feeling that Miki’s family was suffering some financial issues but they could’ve atleast moved her cage so that she had fresh grass and they could’ve filled her bowl with some water. I mean like this is gonna be changed into 2 funerals!! Now I wasn’t just a state from her but now I am a world away from her. :( I was the saddest anyone could imagine someone. 2 more years have passed now I have 2 more guinea pigs Ninja and Cupcake, 2 budgies that I saw mating the other day Buddy and Bubbles and a few fish and a yabby. We are moving soon to a place where I am allowed animals and plan on getting a male Papillon Dog named Tacos. I would be devistated if I lost any of these animals… :) thanks for reading guys xxx my 2 budgies are in this photo. i love them to bits!!!

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I didn’t think they were friends until the very end.

Watch and be amazed!

http://www.wimp.com/catowl

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We started telling her “no”, which was a word she was hearing a lot.  If she saw it, it was in her mouth and she was chewing on it.  That also meant your hands, arms, feet, toes, and oh yes, let’s not forget head, hair, ears, face, nose, lips…….get the idea?

I had heard that if you flick them on their nose when they bit you, that they would stop.  Not her.  She saw that as a challenge.  Her eyes would dilate, she wrinkles up her nose and starts barking at you in a high pitch and snapping at you.  Hence her new name ”Chompers”. 

If you point your finger at her and reprimand her, you’re in for a lot of snarling back talk!  We are working on it, and we’re gaining, but she is not going to concede easily.

My point however is this: their bark, growl, cry etc. actually mean something.   Baying means your dog is on the chase, whining means she’s frustrated, howling means he’s calling the pack, growling when playing means she’s playing tough, growling when confronting someone means he’s mad, and yipping means she’s hurt, according to Helen Fazio, Travel Dog Blogger www.traveldogbooks.com/

Thanks to Helen, I now know Maggie is “playing tough”.

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]]> http://loyalpetloss.com/ill-read-to-you-3383.html/feed/ 0 Our Beloved Scooter! http://loyalpetloss.com/our-beloved-scooter-3-3315.html/ http://loyalpetloss.com/our-beloved-scooter-3-3315.html/#comments Fri, 26 Aug 2011 07:00:29 +0000 Guest Post http://loyalpetloss.com/?p=3315 My mom first brought Scooter home from the rescue animal shelter for dachshunds.   He was a long haired standard dachshund and the color of his coat was a very pretty brownish red.  I loved his ears the most because they were so shaggy with the long hair.

Well when they brought him home I asked my mom what his name was and they said Trey, but we had to name him different because I had a cousin named trey and it would have been to confusing.  After we thought it over with we came up with Scooter, I loved it and so did everyone else!  Scarlet our other dog (she is a short hair miniature dachshund) loved him as soon as Scooter stepped inside the door.  They played and played until it was time to go to bed.  The next day he came into my room and woke me up by licking on my face, he wanted to play so I got up and got dressed and went out side and played with him.

Years and years later my parents moved to Midlothian TX.  Scooter was about 13 or 14 years old, I couldn’t remember very well.  I thought he was just fine and he played as usual.  Then his birthday rolled around and we realized he was 15 years old.  One day I came over and Scooter wasn’t himself.  He didn’t eat and he barely even slept.  I thought that he had a stomach virus so that could be treatable.  Well 2 weeks later they were saying that he had cancer and there was nothing they could have done.  I was so mad and I just stormed out crying.  I just wanted to be left alone.

About 2 to 4 weeks later Scooter passed away in his sleep.  They found him just lying there not breathing.  I wanted to say one last goodbye and I never got to.  I miss my Scooter and I never stop thinking about him and I never stop crying because he mean’t so much to me!!!!!

 R.I.P my beloved Scooter – August 28th, 2010

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Some people don’t understand, they think that because it was a small pet it is insignificant. But I loved her so much, and I miss her terribly and I wonder how I’m going to get through it.

 She loved sitting in the grass outside with me, I would protect her while she grazed. She let me hug and kiss her and she wouldn’t bite me, I’m really going to miss her a lot.

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Her eyes met mine as she walked down the corridor peering apprehensively into the kennels.  I felt her need instantly and knew I had to help her.  I wagged my tail, not too exuberantly, so she wouldn't be afraid. 

As she stopped at my kennel I blocked her view from a little accident I had in the back of my cage.  I didn't want her to know that I hadn't been walked today. Sometimes the shelter keepers get too busy and I didn't want her to think poorly of them. 

As she read my kennel card I hoped that she wouldn't feel sad about my past.  I only have the future to look forward to and want to make a difference in someone's life. 

She got down on her knees and made little kissy sounds at me.  I shoved my shoulder and side of my head up against the bars to comfort her.  Gentle fingertips caressed my neck; she was desperate for companionship. 

A tear fell down her cheek and I raised my paw to assure her that all would be well.  Soon my kennel door opened and her smile was so bright that I instantly jumped into her arms. I would promise to keep her safe.  I would promise to always be by her side.  I would promise to do everything I could to see that radiant smile and sparkle in her eyes.  I was so fortunate that she came down my corridor.  So many more are out there who haven't walked the corridors.  So many more to be saved.  At least I could save one. 

I rescued a human today.♥

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The owner has only had him about 6 weeks and brought him into Hear2heaL PhotoArt to have his portrait taken.  They say he is a doll and he truly enjoyed his photo shoot. 
He never made a peep!
 
 
This makes me want to go get my own Rescue Kitty!
 
]]> http://loyalpetloss.com/giorgio-the-rescue-cat-3268.html/feed/ 0 Cherish Their Memory with Pictures http://loyalpetloss.com/cherish-their-memory-with-pictures-3189.html/ http://loyalpetloss.com/cherish-their-memory-with-pictures-3189.html/#comments Thu, 19 May 2011 19:47:59 +0000 Georgette http://loyalpetloss.com/?p=3189 ♥ It is always so sad and heartbreaking when we have to let go of one of our furry family members.  We all choose to deal with the loss  in different ways.  If your way to grieve and heal is to look at those memorable pictures, then be sure you take the time now to take lots.  You may even have been thinking about going to a photo studio and having  professional pictures taken.  Don’t procrastinate any longer, get that appointment made today!  You will be so grateful you took the time to do so.  ♥

(The picture and words below are from a dear friend who had to endure such a loss.)

Be sure to visit her site Small Dog Training, etc. for wonderful information and some great pet products!

 

“Dogs are more a part of our families than ever before. They eat with us, sleep in our beds and even vacation with us. Be sure to take LOTS of pics so you can put them in a pet memorial frame now or when their time with you is up. It’s tough to say good-bye, but a nice collage for your wall or desk can help. It helped me a lot last year when I lost my canine traveling companion in a tragic accident, but I wish I had more pictures”.

Small Dog Training, etc

]]> http://loyalpetloss.com/cherish-their-memory-with-pictures-3189.html/feed/ 0 Mother Doberman says “Thank You” http://loyalpetloss.com/mother-doberman-says-thank-you-3162.html/ http://loyalpetloss.com/mother-doberman-says-thank-you-3162.html/#comments Fri, 13 May 2011 23:28:32 +0000 Georgette http://loyalpetloss.com/?p=3162 The Doberman is pregnant. The fireman had just saved her from a fire in her house, rescuing her by carrying her out of the house into her front yard, then he continued to fight the fire.

When he finally got done putting the fire out, he sat down to catch his breath and rest. A photographer from the Charlotte, North Carolina Newspaper, noticed the dog in the distance looking at the fireman.

He saw the Doberman walking straight toward the firefighter and wondered what she was going to do.

As he raised his camera, she came up to the tired man who had just saved her life and the lives of her babies and kissed him just as the photographer snapped this photograph.

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