Farewell to a Friend by CaperGirl42
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The loss of a pet and a dear sweet soul...
This is Joel
What a way to bring in the new year....David and I were on our way back home from our Christmas Holidays and we got a call from Jennifer (the young lady that is taking care of the animals when we were away).She was sobbing, and I knew right away what had happened....my little Joel was dead....He was in her arms and taking his last breathes of air......(Crying now myself)
Jennifer was in shock because the day before she was feeding him and he was running around as if there was nothing wrong with him...see he was sick for a very long time- we had him to the vets and he had surgery on his teeth...they were growing out towards the sides of his cheeks and he had a bad infection there as well.But with treatment and medication he came around and started gaining weight again...then just as fast as that, he couldn't eat again.....so we started feeding him by shringe once more- and hoping that he would be strong enough till we got back home again, then we eould get him to the vets again..
Jennifer just held him and asked me to say goodbye to him - she would put the phone to his ear..I said " Goodbye my little buddy Joel....I will always love you my friend" Through sobs of course- and she told me he moved his head as if he knew my voice....
Jen also did me a favor and took Joel with her....she knew that I couldn't face it when I got home.....
Jennifer I want to thank you so much for being there...and not letting him die alone..it eases the pain just a little knowing you were holding him when I wasn't able..
To those of you who ever had a pet- be it a dog, cat, mouse, fish or like Joel- a Peruvian Guinea Pig- the pain of losing your pet no matter what it is...is something that hurts so bad and I have had one heck of a day..
We have stopped in a Motel for the night because there is a winter storm heading this way and we didn't want to take any chances-
Comments (42)
Merrylee
Pets are like family...My cat Cessna is so much company to me since I lost my husband 1 1/2 yrs. ago....I know exactly what you are going threw and I'm glad Jennifer was there for Joel...I will light a candle for Joel tonight.
Richardphotos
my older dog is nearly 17 and I expect him to go anytime.he is deaf but still is active and definitely can smell.he has been with me for 13 years.I will miss him terrible because he has been the best and well behaved dog my entire life too bad about your pet but you done him justice with your art
frankiemas
It is so sad to lose something close to you (whether it be human or animal) a loss is still a loss. So sorry to hear about your loss Anne -- And I know hard it is to lose soething so close to you. Anyway, this is a wonderful memorial for a lost love one. HAPPY 2008!!! Hugsss Frankie ^^
angelbearzs
awwwwwwwwwwwwww so sorry big hug sis:)
VelvetMoxie
Oh, so sorry to hear this, Anne! Our pets become so much a part of our lives and it is so difficult when they must leave us. We are getting the storm here as well...I'm glad you stopped instead of trying to drive through it. I hope your new year will go swiftly upward from here. Hugs, my friend! Maxine
rebelmommy
I am sorry for your loss. (((BIG HUGE HUGS!!!)))
TheAnimaGemini
I am so sorry for your loss. to say goodbye to a little friend is allways very hard. I understand your feelings hon. I have two dogs and i know very well how much love they can give us.They are a big part of our live. Wonderful tribute.Big hugs :)
sandraz63
Awwwwwwww I'm so sorry BB, I have tears in my eyes just reading that, It is very heartbreaking when a pet that you have come to love and care for has passed on, he knew he had been loved!!! God Bless Hun... Luv Ya SIS
mikeerson
Sorry to hear you lost a pet. I don't know if it is in the rodent family (I think it is), I had a rat for over 4 years. I was told their life expectancy is 1 year. I never had wood in his cage for him to chew on and while he was getting old his teeth grew very long - even though he was well past his life expectancy, I felt bad I didn't know rodents need wood to chew on to force their teeth to stay short - I don't know if you know about this or if it had anything to do with your little guy, but I thought I'd say something since it reminded me of my old rat - His name was spooky - pretty cool name huh?
drifterlee
I'm so sorry to hear your lost your sweet piggy. My daughter had two - Herbie and Ferbie - and the pigs used to talk to each otherin that unique piggy language. When Herbie passed away, Ferbie lost the will to live. I always allowed my daughters to have whatever animals they wanted because I was not allowed to have pets as a child. Now we have four cats and two house rabbits plus my horse, although we have had many others. It is a terrible loss and some people do not understand. I lost my sweet hamster Peaches last winter, and even my husband could not understand why I was so sad. I hope there is an animal heaven and your piggy is with mine, happy and pain free. Hugz, Sherrie
jwiest
Awwwww...so sorry for the loss Anne! Have a safe rest of the trip and I feel for Jennifer as well. That's got to be almost harder since she probably feels like she let you down, no matter how wrong that is. hugs John
Valerie-Ducom
Oh yes, so sweet and beautiful scene ! I'm worry about your pain...
erlandpil
Nice work erland
Petra-S
Fantastic creation!
ShadowJam
What a beautiful animal! Sorry to hear of his passing..:( I lost a cat that I had for 16 years in '06, so I can relate..
Bossie_Boots
Oh Anne im so sorry for your loss no words your immy thoughts andpreyers hugs lou x
amirapsp
So tragic my dear. Myself had some bad news with my dog. Living on a small holding, a tic bit her and where it bit, a hole formed. Today I am getting her back after her operation. So what a way to end & start a year hey gf. Be strong. Hugs
yorkshire_pud
sorry about your loss. No matter what it is, be it pet or human, the loss is still hard to bear. They get into our hearts and i think sometimes even more so than a person would because they love us back unconditionally. I am thinking of you hon and your little friend will always look down on you. All my love to you. xx
texboy
Well, bless his little innocent heart; they just do not live long enough.... All our sympathies and prayers go out to you, Anne....
ontar1
So, sorry for your loss, beautiful picture, excellent work!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
pennykay
So sad to hear of the loss of your pet sweetie! I too, believe pets are like family. I also believe that the pets we are close to on earth that we will have those pets in heaven. Big hugs!!!
Syltermermaid
Pets are a part of the family and if you loose a part it always hurts, but I believe there is also a heaven for our beloved pet-friends! Hugs Ute
starrchar
isn't it amazing how a pet becomes a part of your soul and your being? Hugs sent your way
rodneyrenouf
I also have a Guinea Pig named Ginger and I don't like the idea of losing her either or my other pets as well which are dogs, 3 to be exact. I am truly sorry for your lose.
DanB-Creations
Oh! So nice! I'm so sorry!
angel_dust
I know how you feel hon ... i had a pet called Cinnamon like the type in your pic... and also a hampster called Bobbie i lost them both . Its true animals are like part of the family to us....I'm so sorry to hear about your loss.
Gor111
Oh what a lovely and cute taken animal portrait but what a sad story behind it! It's always sad to lose an animal!
Hawk23
I really am deeply sorrowful for your lose. Isn't remarkable how the deaths of our pets effects us. I guess its the unrestrained love they have for us!!
tuulia
Sorry to hear about Joel. :( Losing a pet is always hard. He was cute looking though. :)
Soulpainter
Anne, I am so sorry for your loss but am happy in reading further ahead that you have a little harem that he left behind. This is a beautiful and touching memorial to your little friend and family member. I am a huge animal lover so completely understand where you are coming from. Best wishes to you and all of your loved ones in the new year to come.