Pets

My Sweet Peanut

I had to say goodbye to Peanut last week and it hurts so much I can hardly write this post. She’s been fighting IBD since we brought her home.  At first, her medications worked wonders, but slowly over time, they quit and we’ve had to try new ones. I knew it was bad when our vet referred us to a specialist and the chemo drug, she put her on didn’t work.  She told me there was nothing else they could do.

I am so grateful for my time with her.  She loved me with every inch of her little being. When you rescue a dog, I have no doubt they realize it.

Chelsea has been depressed and at first, she hardly ate.  Grief is something we all go through when we say goodbye to a beloved pet.  I’ve taken Chelsea for extra walks, given her extra love, and made sure she has lots of attention.  Tweety won’t let her walk across the room without giving her head-butts.  I captured this photo of Chelsea and Tweety together this week, looking out my studio window.

My sweet Peanut will be missed more than words can say.  Hugs to all of you who have lost a beloved pet.  You must know exactly how I feel.

Anne

97 Comments

  • Debbie MacRae

    So sad to hear the news about Peanut, a pet holds a special place in our hearts and when they leave they take a part of that with them! 😔

  • Barbara York

    I wanted to write and send you my love on the loss of your beloved Peanut.  My pet is a Beautiful Calico Cat and she is 17 years old.  I know she is close to her time because she sleeps all the time and won’t leave my side.  She sits above me on the couch and is always placing her paw on my back like the picture of your cat and puppy.  I have to tell you that one brought tears to my eyes.  I think she knows to and that is her way of comforting me.  Animals do in fact feel grief and your cat knows the dog is feeling it, she is trying to comfort him.  I love your blog and my prayers will be with you for healing from your loss.

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