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
167 Comments
Annelies
Oh no…..my heart breaks with yours. When I saw the pic of Bitsy, I was sitting happily anticipating a fun Bitsy post. Now I am heartbroken, knowing YOUR loss and selfishly MINE too. Sweet prayers said for you and the family for strength and comfort. I have lost fur children too, and it is a painful loss. Hugs and more hugs, XXXX
Beverley
SO sorry you lost Bitsy. What a lovely story, and what luck she found you and that you gave each other such love and pleasure. We recently adopted 2 cats who are at least 7 years old, and they are so loving. Huge hugs.
Kathleen
Oh Anne ~ My heart breaks for you and your family. When I first read Bitsy’s story, I cried ~ and then was so happy that she found a forever home with you. My husband loved the story too! Anyone who has ever had a Beloved Pet has to go through this at some point, but it sure doesn’t make it easy. Take time to grieve. I will miss all the Bitsy stories ~ I loved her as if she were my own. We never got another dog after our Libby passed in 2005. It is just too hard to go through that. Sending you love from Ridgefield, Washington.