My Tasha is gone

[K9soul]

I'm trying to get medicinal help, but no one can get me in today. I've lost a "pet" not a child. I'm not a priority. I feel dead insdie and I need help. I will keep trying. someone has to lsten to me. someone has to understand. There has to be some medicinal help.

[Queen of Poop]

I'm trying to get medicinal help, but no one can get me in today. I've lost a "pet" not a child. I'm not a priority. I feel dead insdie and I need help. I will keep trying. someone has to lsten to me. someone has to understand. There has to be some medicinal help.

Is there a pet loss support group near you? Please look and see if there is. They will help you.

[Catty1]

Even call your vet or a shelter/humane society. They may know a doctor who will understand! HUGS.

[cassiesmom]

When I lost Cassie, I called my employee assistance program through work. I felt very silly explaining why I was calling. But the rep I spoke with has 3 dogs and completely understood why I was calling and what I was feeling. He was terrific.

PAWS Chicago (copied from PAWS Web site)
"Are you struggling with the loss of a pet? Join us for PAWS Chicago’s HEAL (Helping Each other Alleviate Loss) Pet Loss Support Group at the PAWS Chicago Adoption Center at 1997 N. Clybourn. The support group is facilitated by Joy Davy, a licensed clinical professional counselor, and is designed to help grieving pet parents work together to deal with the difficult emotions related to losing a pet in a calm, safe, and nonjudgmental atmosphere. Refreshments will be served. This pet loss support group is provided to the general public as a complimentary service, thanks to generous contributions by Hinsdale Pet Memorial Services.

RSVP to Lauren at 773-475-3316 or email [email protected]"

Chicago Anti-Cruelty Society - call (312) 644-8338

Chicago Veterinary Medical Foundation
100 Tower Drive, Suite 234
Burr Ridge, IL 60527
Phone: (630) 568-9760
This is about a 2 minute drive from where I live. I'll contact them and see if they have any print resources and if they do, I will mail them to Karen and maybe she can add it as a sticky thread.

(877) 394-2273 - University of Illinois CARE Pet Loss Helpline - (toll-free) Sun/T/Th 7-9pm CST; voice mail messages will be returned. Local calls: (217) 244-2273. http://vetmed.illinois.edu/CARE/, [email protected]


FREE Pet Loss Counseling at Wisconsin Veterinary Referral Center, 360 Bluemound Road, Waukesha, WI 53188, 866-542-3241, http://www.wvrc.com

See also www.pet-loss.net/resources

[Karen]

I'm trying to get medicinal help, but no one can get me in today. I've lost a "pet" not a child. I'm not a priority. I feel dead insdie and I need help. I will keep trying. someone has to lsten to me. someone has to understand. There has to be some medicinal help.

Aww, we are here for you, and completely understand. Grief is a powerful force, and needs proper help whether it is for a child or a pet or a friend.

[mon]

So very, very sorry for your loss. Was a holiday here so went to Stanley park, but was reminded of you so many times today. My heart goes out to you, had a couple good cries myself. So good that you are sharing your feelings, Tasha was so important and mattered so much, so do you. Sure hope you can get more support and help soon, bless your heart honey!

[Karen]

Oh, and do not feel badly about keeping her toys and things for now. On my keychain is a dog tag from Peppy, my Great Aunt Bertha's beagle, he died a long tome ago, but was a much loved family member. I found it when we bought her house all those years ago, and just couldn't part with it.

[Karen]

Do start a little notebook - I fin handwriting it helps, but you can do it on the computer if you are more comfortable that way. And every day, take it out and write down one Tasha memory that made you smile, or laugh or just made your heart swell with love. Big or small, write one each day, and I promise, eventually you will fell a little better. And of course hug your other dogs - fur is remarkably good at absorbing tears.

And if you want, you can call me, I will PM you with my phone number, or I can call you, just let me know. Like my first and last name, yours is not terribly unique either, so I won't try Googling you!

[Bonny]

RIP Tasha. I watched Tasha tribute & read the posts. It is so hard to say goodbye to our best friends ever. She led a wonderful life with you.