Bitsy Button Sutton
I knew the day would come when we had to say goodbye to our sweet Bitsy. But time caught all of us by surprise this week, as she went into severe kidney failure. We couldn’t turn it around. We said goodbye to her yesterday, and she died in my arms. I would have gone with her if I could have.
She was our companion, a best friend and she gave us unconditional love. I feel so empty now that she is gone, like my heart has been hollowed. I see her everywhere.
Chelsea and Mooch were her friends and I know the house must feel empty for them too. When we came home without her, Chelsea walked all around the outside of the car sniffing.
Bitsy was a gift to us from heaven, and I’m so grateful for the time we had with her. She taught us so much. You can read about her here.
I hope the tears will stop in a few days, and my heart will fill with memories of her. For those of you who have been through the death of a pet, I know you understand the feeling.
Bitsy has her wings now and I hope she’s learning to use them well. I will miss her so much.
Hugs to each of you who have ever lost a pet.
Anne
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Lori Remington
Good Morning
I’m writing this with a very, very heavy heart wishing I could reach out and just give you a big hug! I have lost several pets over my lifetime, but none as heartbreaking as our first dog together as a couple. She was my wedding gift from my husband, over 30 years ago. She was an english springer spaniel, and he didn’t want me home alone at night, as hewas a new CHP officer and worked lots of nights. She was at our wedding with us, on our honeymoon with us, shared the birth of our daughter with us ( and her first litter, at the same time). The other great pet loss was when we lost her granddaughter. We always have kept one pup from each generation of her….we have her great-granddaughter now. She is such a joy! My next huge pet loss will come when I lose the cat I have now. I have shed many, many tears and joys with her, she definitely has an unconditional bond with me,and I love her so! I’m tearing up just writing this to you. I live very close by to you, and never met you, but feel a kindred spirit with you. I live in Stockton. My husband and I are now retired, but your spouse may have met mine over the years, as my husband worked in the Tracy office for years, and if I recall your writings correctly, yours was with a fire dept. I hope to meet you someday, and then I will willingly give you the needed hug you need today.
Shannon C
Dear Anne,
Bitsy was so blessed to have you and your husband take such good care of her. Such a blessing to have her come into your lives. Sweet sweet Bitsy Button.
Sending you much love from Montana…..xoxo
Shannon
JulieZaloudek
Anne, I am so sorry for your loss, I know your pain well, and hope you find some comfort in knowing Bitsy is content at the Rainbow Bridge and will be waiting for you there. Her story is a touching one that I think of often. You were destined and lucky to have each other.