Comments on: Farewell Abbey

By: Janine

Janine — Tue, 05 Mar 2013 10:49:19 +0000

In reply to Andy. So sad to hear about your cat. It leaves the house a little empty doesn't it when they are gone.

By: Andy

Andy — Tue, 05 Mar 2013 06:34:33 +0000

I was despondent as my cat gradually died last year (aged nineteen). For me the pain is that they are such pure souls. When they are happy, they have an unalloyed happiness that I can only admire. It’s sorrow to see those pure emotions end.

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By: themofman

themofman — Sun, 08 Apr 2012 01:22:21 +0000

Life was difficult in my adolescence. My mum got me a dog, Kootenay, and everything changed. He brought me, honesty, loyalty, happiness, loves and even wisdom.

He died after I had moved away for college. I bawled when my mum called and told me that he had been struck by a car.

I miss him terribly.

By: pix & kardz

pix & kardz — Sat, 07 Apr 2012 07:08:53 +0000

am late stopping by, and just learned about Abbey. so sorry to hear about your loss 🙁

it is always tough to say good-bye to those four-footed family members. what a loving tribute.

By: Judy

Judy — Mon, 19 Mar 2012 03:48:04 +0000

I’m so sorry. Pets are family. It is so hard to let them go. You gave Abbey such a lovely good-bye on your post…what a nice tribute to a sweet dog, and also lovely comments to your daughters. I hope time, your fond memories and your wonderful photos will help ease the loss of Abbey.
Our beloved Schnauzer died 8 years ago, but it seems like yesterday. I miss those snuggles and the patter of little paws on the floor.

By: theresultsmayvary

theresultsmayvary — Wed, 14 Mar 2012 23:44:17 +0000

Your tribute to an obviously well loved family member was beautiful. I’ve tried to instill in my kids that having pets means taking responsibility for their well being. I have four cats and two of them are almost as old as my marriage. I know that sooner rather than later we will have to face difficult decisions as a family. I have already buried 2 goldfish and been through the tears. It isn’t easy. Cheers to you for finding such a lovely way to turn grief to tribute.