A really bad night

[Dixie Belle]

A couple of weeks ago, I posted a story about two kittens that I adopted. Smokey has turned into a very beautiful, healthy kitten. Bear has not. She has not grown. She can hardly walk. She died in my arms tonight. How is it that these little guys can be with you only for a short while, and yet you fall in love with them? At the moment my heart is broken. I already miss her.

[This message has been edited by Dixie Belle (edited May 22, 2001).]

[aly]

Dixie Belle, I am so so sorry. I don't know what to say except that I know exactly how you feel. I'm sure you did all you could for little Bear. Its very hard to lose a pet, even after such a short time. My heart really goes out to you. Maybe you can find peace in having a memorial service?

I am up sleepless tonight because I'm dreading giving my foster kitty up. I know its 100 times worse for you. If you are still around and want to talk, email me or leave me a message here. I know how you feel and sometimes it just helps to talk. I'm very sorry for your loss. Give a big kiss to Smokey.

[Angels3]

Dixie Belle, you gave Bear more love in a couple of weeks than many pets would have in a lifetime. And she went to the Rainbow Bridge in your arms so her very last moments were full of trust & love. What a sweet little pet Bear was! Here's a poem to take into your wonderful heart:

I'll lend you for a little while,
A friend of mine, God said,
For you to love the while she lives,
And mourn for when she's dead.
She'll bring her charms to gladden you,
And though her stay be brief,
You'll always have her memories
As a solace to your grief.

[This message has been edited by Angels3 (edited May 22, 2001).]

[tatsxxx11]

Dear Dixie. I am so sorry about little Bear. She sounded like such a sweet, sweet little kitty. We all know how terribly painful and sad it is to lose a fur baby. Even one we have loved for only a short time. You did such a beautiful thing adopting them. And you gave Bear the best home during her short time here on earth, loving and caring for her so. Although I know it was very hard for you, Bear left for the Rainbow Bridge, cradeled in the arms of her loving Mom. My heart and prayers go out to you. Like so many of us, your love for these beautiful creatures is deep and true. You are such a wonderful fur mom. Please hold tight to Smokey and your other babies. Give them all hugs and kisses from me. I am thinking of you and keeping you in my heart.

[Karen]

Our thoughts are with you.

[alexnell]

I'm so sorry to hear about Bear. It's hard to lose someone so special.

[Logan]

Oh Cheryl, I'm so sorry to hear about Bear. Losing a small pet like that when you have done absolutely everything right is so hard. Bless you heart for trying! I'm glad Smokey is growing and thriving, but it doesn't take away the pain of losing Bear. You are a saint for taking them in though.

[Sudilar]

So very sorry about Bear. She had a wonderful life because of you, however short that it was! She will be in your heart forever. So sorry.
Sue

[KYS]

I am so sorry.
It is never easy to loose
something so precious.
Bear will now be watching over you.

[jackiesdaisy1935]

I am so sorry to hear about your loss, I'm sure Bear was so happy to be in your arms and getting so much love for her last few days.

[RachelJ]

How very, very sad. Goodbye, dear little baby Bear. Our thought are with you Dixie Belle.

[AdoreMyDogs]

I am so sorry for the loss of that little kitty It's very sad but it would have been much more sad had you not been an angel who saved those little kids. You are a kind person and that little one was lucky to spend his short life in your care.

My heart goes out to you in this most difficult time. My yellow lab, Beener, will take care of little Bear. He will let Bear ride along on his back as he romps happily through the fields filled with wildflowers. Bear is in a happy place now, and he is grateful to you for making his last days as comfortable as you could have.

[sammi]

I feel so sorry for you that you lost Bear. You gave him much love in the short time you had him. Hold dear to you Smokey and let him comfort you.

[nsweezie]

So sorry for your loss. It is never easy losing a pet, no matter how long you have them. My thoughts are with you.

[Dixie Belle]

Thank you.