She's Gone

[TollSettFK]

My gosh, you don't know how sorry I am. I know how you must feel right now. Iv'e lost a dog too. Im so sorry, and I really am praying that you get over this good. Maybe you can get another dog, although I know none could ever take Shais place in your heart. Again, Im so sorry.

[TollSettFK]

I agree with Logan, what ever we can do to help, I'll be glad to.

[RachelJ]

Oh, dear, I knew one day we would all face this together. I guess I felt it would be one of the older ones. We knew Shaianne through you Staci and loved her little runaway butt. What a zest for life she had and how sweetly she accepted her kitty sister. This is such a shock and we certainly didn't see it coming. I am so sorry for your loss. Please feel free to talk about your feelings. Doing that was the one thing that helped me cope when I lost my previous two. You know here you are understood completely. I too am glad that you had your mom and dad to lean upon during this time.

Shaianne, you go look for Bailey and Tizzie. They are black cockapoos and very sweet girls. They have been there at the Rainbow Bridge for awhile and will show you around. There is probably a beautiful lady named Kim there looking after them and she will take care of you too. Tell them both I still love them as much as ever and just to wait for me like good girls.

[Freckles]

Stace, I am so sorry about the sudden passing of Shaianne. Hold Kylie close and remember the good times with Shaianne.

[Albea]

Dear Staci: I'm so sorry about Shaianne. Having lost dogs myself, I know exactly how you feel. Although I know no words can really express the sorrow of losing a loved pet, when I send condolences to members of Yankee Golden Retriever Rescue for the loss of a beloved companion, I enclose this poem:
LOVED DOGS DO NOT DIE
We have a secret, you and I, that no one else shall know.
For who but I can see you lie each night, in fireglow?
And who but I can reach my hand before I go to bed,
And feel the living warmth of you and touch your silken head?
And only I walk woodland paths and see, ahead of me
Your red form racing with the wind, so young again and free.
And only I can see you swim in every brook I pass.
And,when I call, no one but I can see the bending grass.
by Behula Fenderson Smith

She'll be waiting for you at Rainbow Bridge, where there is no illness and pain.
If there's anything I can do to help, please let me know.
Alicia

[ September 13, 2001: Message edited by: Albea ]

[kobieeli]

My heart is so heavy for your loss of beloved Shaianne.

[tatsxxx11]

Dear Staci, I am so shocked and devastated to hear of Shai's passing. It is hard to write for the tears. You are the best and bravest of mommy's. Shai, we all loved you beautiful girl. Please look for Jingles, the sweetest yellow labbie. She is there with all of the other Rainbow kids to keep you company until the day you are with your loving mommy again. I am so very deeply sad for you Staci. Words just fail me. I know right now there is almost nothing that can console you. Please know how we all love you, are here for you, and cherish the memory of the brave and beautiful Shaianne. Love, Sandra

[aly]

Staci, I am typing this to you through many tears. God took beautiful Shai as an angel to be with all the people from Tuesday. I am so proud of her. I'm glad she's running free in a beautiful place and comforting the so many people who lost their loved ones. Logan said it all when she said Kylie came to you for a reason. That is how my Shiloh came to me. Turn to Kylie for strength to get through this. I'm glad your parents were able to help you. Your mom said beautiful words and your dad did a beautiful thing. Embrace them during this time, and they will also help you through.

Please don't hesitate to email me if you need to. If anything, I can just listen to you talk about Shai, or I can talk to you about other things to keep your mind off. Stay strong Staci, we all love you and Shai the sweet angel.

[Karen]

Oh Staci, we are all with you in your time of sadness and grief. We know Shai is curled up in a small spot in your heart, and will always be with you.

Oh, Mama, now I run
Through green fields so big
That I can run and run forever it seems
Until I drop to curl
Into the sweet ball of innocence
With the big dark eyes that closed just to rest
Oh, Mama, here the kitties aren't afraid
And it's never too cold for me
And I'm never afraid
But Mama, I wait for you
And as I run I kinda miss your yelling somehow
(You weren't really angry, I always knew that.)
And I know you were afraid for me
When I ran away,
When I had the twitches, and so afraid
When I was dying
But it was quick, Mama, it was,
And you were there, and I knew you loved me
Just as you have since we met, though I was afraid then
And that love is what I remember
As I run, and play
And wait
I love you, Mama

[ September 13, 2001: Message edited by: Karen ]

[Logan]

Staci and others...if you read this, could someone please give us an address or phone number for the Greyhound Rescue organization where Shaianne was originally located? I would like to send a memorial for that beautiful Shaianne. If I can't send it directly to Shai's rescuers, I will make a donation in her memory to my local Greyhound rescue.

My good friend, Peggy, lost her Murphy, a Golden Retriever, over the weekend as well. What a sad week........

My heart goes out to you Staci.

Logan

Staci,

Not much else can be said by me because everyone has conveyed my sympathies and thoughts. My heart is with you.... I am deeply deeply sorry that this has happened. This week has been bad enough and now your heart has been tested again. All of our hearts are heavy and hurting due to the tragedy and one thing that brings a smile to my heart is that everyone on Pet Talk has room for more sympathy and caring. All of our hearts see no limit -

Shaianne was needed by God to help comfort those that perished this week. Maybe you will be able to find solace in that. Your mother's words touched my heart. Please e-mail me if you need. You have complete support here

Everyone's poems are wonderful and thank you for sharing those. Take care Staci and remember your Shai - we will all remember her sweet face, nature and stories. Help us remember her by sharing more stories with us - you might find comfort in that as well....I don't know....

[karen israel]

Oh Stace! I couldn't believe my eyes! I am shocked beyond words! I don't know what to say! My heart just goes out to you! Please accept my most heartfelt condolences. We all loved Shais so much, like one of our own in our PetTalk family. The consulation is that your mom is so right. Shais is comforting those who passed on Tuesday, running freely to her heart's content and making new friends with our beloved pets that pasted. I'm glad you were able to be there with her. If you need another shoulder and hug please do not hesitate to email me. Please accept a million hugs and I send my love... Karen

[Buddy2101]

O I am so sorry!!! She must of been a great dog. She will keep eveyrone in heaven great company.

[lizbud]

Dear Shais-Mom (Staci)
I am so very very sorry to hear the news of
the passing of your Beloved Shaianne....
She was a Beautiful dog,with such soulful
eyes!!!Please know that You are in my thoughts and prayers at this time !!
REST IN PEACE SWEET SHAIANNE !!!
Lizbud

[jackiesdaisy1935]

Oh Staci, I just started to read these posts and came upon this one and I couldn't believe what I was reading. I am so sorry words cannot do justice to what we all feel.
Shai was one of our own, we loved to hear her stories and everything about her. Just as she belonged to you, in a sense she belonged to all of us. Every dog here has a corner of every persons heart and will always be there. God made sure you were there with her so she would not be alone, now she is across the Rainbow Bridge playing with all our beloved dogs who went before her. Your mother is right, God had a plan for Shai and now she is doing his work.
Jackie