Shina

[lovemyshiba]

Oh Amy, Shina is simply stunning--what a beautiful lady she is.

I know how you feel, my Kito is my furry soulmate, and while he is still young, I dread the day anything happens.

I sing that song to all of my beloved pups, because they truly are my sunshine, and the light of my life every day.

What a beautiful tribute you have written for dear Shina, it is obvious how much she is loved and missed.

Please stick around Pet Talk--we all love our pets just as you do, and it's a great group of people.

Thank you for sharing Shina with us.

[lizbud]

Originally posted by Rachel


Amy, you are among your own people here. Before I found Pet Talk, I often thought I belonged on another planet because I didn't realize there were others who connected on such a deep level with their animals. But I have found them here. The loss of our treaured furkids is something that many of us doubt that we could ever face and when the unthinkable happens, we doubt that we can ever feel joy again. Eventually the wound in our hearts will heal and a just a scar is there. But periodically that scar will break open and all the grief we experienced will come rushing back. You are not alone in your feelings. Please know that there are many here who understand. Sometimes we see that we see those scars break open in one or another's posting at Pet Talk when some event or situation makes us remember. The tears that flowed this morning when you talked about your relationship with Shina were another sign of some of the healed, but vulnerable wounds that remain within us.

Let the grief come out when you need to, but then pack it away deep inside, knowing Shina would want you to be happy and even to love again. Let Shina comfort you from the RB. That will happen too, in a dream or a fleeting glimpse of her tail in your periphial vision, or the appearance of a butterfly. You'll know.

I could not have expressed these feelings & beliefs any better
that Rachel has. It's exactly how I feel too. Beautiful Shina was
a special gift sent to you & I can tell you treasured her beyond
words. I am so glad you two found each other & Shina had such
a long & happy life. You will never forget her as she will not forget
you either. You will meet again in afterlife at Rainbow Bridge.
Shina is a most deserving DOG OF THE DAY.

[Aimyloo]

I thought I would post a link to my picture page on MSN... my pet pictures! In there you will find pictures of Shina through the years, though not all of them, there are many, and not in any chronological order. If you click on the pictures, they will be larger and you can go through them one at a time and read the little captions I have with them.

Once again, I am sitting here crying my eyes out over everyones posts! You are all so sweet to offer comfort. Just when I think Im done crying, you touch my heart again and the tears just come.

I could write so much more, but I dont know where to beging I could fill a book, as Im sure you all could on each of yours, on the life and adventures of Shina Baby!

Hopefully the link works, since Im not an experienced poster here, although I have been a lurker and reading for quite some time. If not, someone give me a shout to help figure it out!
Amy's Pet Pics..... feel free to look through the album if you like :-)[/URL

[K9karen]

Dear Amy..We'd be honored if you joined us on PT. It's the honest truth when I tell you that my life would have more of a struggle when Cody passed, if it hadn't been for all my PT family. Altho I cried for months, and still do, (it's an irreparable hole in your heart) the caring, compassion, understanding and encouragement to listen to my heart and share my love again, was invaluable. I got emails, calls, cards from PTers from all over the world. I've printed and kept everything. I admit I'm a tinge jealous that you had Shina for so long! I would have given anything to prolong Cody's life. But I say a prayer for him every night and I feel him with me all the time. I'm not as aticulate as other on PT but I wanted you to know, Amy, we are here for you.

[Aimyloo]

How do I join PT? I mean, if its just posting here, I wil probably do that. I still feel like I need to talk about her, but since its not her day anymore, that probably wont happen much unless someone comes to check in that hasnt been in a few days and decides to post. I dont know my way around to well yet, since Ive only been a lurker and reading for so long! Id like to learn how to post my signature, I only have an angel with my name on it so far, but Id like to get one made for my pets like you all have, they are so cute! I seem to have trouble right now though figuring out how to make it appear.

Thanks again to everyone for posting to me... you made me cry, think, remember and smile.

Thanks Karen, for making Shina Doggy of the day, it meant alot. I had been waiting for it, and Im sure I seemed a bit impatient emailing you to ask when it would be her turn! (I am assuming that you are the same Karen who wrote back to me in email...if its not you, Im sure the "REAL" Karen will read this, and Thanks!)

Amy

[anna_66]

but I just wanted to let you know what a wonderful tribute to your Shina that was. I could feel the love in your words. I'm glad that she was honored as our Dog of the Day

Oh, I've just seen that you joined PT, I'm so glad to hear this!

As as for how long the pain will last...it never goes away, it just gets a little easier to deal with.
We lost our sweet Chow Keisha a little over 2 years ago, and I could still cry evertime I think of her.

Again, I'm glad your here! PT is wonderful medicine for the soul


Oh Amy, I just went through and looked at your album & read the captions, just wonderful!! I love the pictures of her in the heart!!
What wonderful pets you still have to keep you company. Please share them with everyone

[pipersmom]

What a lovely tribute to such a beautiful, beautiful girl. She was lucky to have such a wonderful Mommy. I'm typing through tears as I think of how much you miss her and want you to know that I'll say a special prayer for you tonight.

The nice thing that we all know is that we'll see our babies again. I truly believe it.

I too sing to my Piper, only a different tune:

I love you more today, more today than yesterday
I love you more today, but less than I will tomorrow.

Believe me, there are more people than you know that totally understand.

: - )

[Aimyloo]

Thanks you two, both your posts were great...and true.

I loved your song too, Piper!

I thought I was the only one who sang to my dog... Im finding out not only am I not the only one, the same song I sing, is sung to other pups as well! They really are the sunshine of our lives, arent they? :-)

[shotzi]

Shina was absolutely gorgeous! And you are going through what I am going through - my wonderful rottie died a month ago and I feel like I've lost my right arm! I know what you mean about loving her so much - I wish that she were here right now! She was a rescued rottie that people thought was an aggressive dog - but she came here and we bonded and it was a story made in heaven! she was not aggressive at all - she just needed a family that understood her - rotties are very vocal dogs! NIki talked constantly - to people that don't understand - she was being aggressive - to us - we knew she was talking to us! Gosh I miss her so much! The only way that I could go on was the thought that whenever I would mourn over her - it kept her from going on to her rewards so she could be with me - so I bit my lip - and closed my eyes and in my minds eye, I gave her to God to take care of till I get there - that seemed to help -

[Aimyloo]

Im sorry about your niki, too! Its been almost three months on October 5th, and I too, am without my right arm...thats a great way to put it. We can talk more if you like...seems we are both going through alot right now. I guess I havent gotten to the point you have yet as far as letting go, I just cant seem to. I mean somedays are better than others, but lately I seem to be going through a complete Shina meltdown and I cry at the very though of her. Do you have an instant messengers? If you want to chat that is... I have em all, unfortunately...LOL

[shotzi]

haha - yea I have instant messenger - but can't figure it out! DUH!!!! my email is [email protected] (that's an "L" not an "I") I would love to talk! Niki passed on on July 5th of cancer- ugh - we did not let her hang around long - we didn't want her in pain - she was an awesome dog - but you feel stupid calling her a dog - cause she was so much more! And I think it's cute that you sang her that song all the time - I did that too - with the same song - and we have another rottie (who is missing her so much too) and her name is Sheeba - we seem to have a lot in common - if I can get directions on that stupid messenger thingie - I'd use ithaha but for now, will you e-mail me?

[dukedogsmom]

I made this for you. Hope you like it. You can have it as your signature, if you like. I'm new at this so it's not real fancy but I wanted to do one for you.

[Aimyloo]

Shotzi.... Thats the same day my Shina went to heaven, as well. I had actually had an appt the NEXT day that I had made on the Weds prior hoping I could get her in for a check up. Unfortunately, between Weds and Saturday...she went downhill amazingly fast. I knew as soon as I got home Saturday that I had to bring her in immediatley. It bothers me that I didnt get to spend any time with her at the VERY end. I did manage to snap a few pics of her...both of us, the night before as I laid with her. I also got a few immediatly before we left for the vet :-( I got to sing her song to her and talk to her as she lay there....IM glad I got her in when I did. The next day, as I sat, still in shock...and looking at the clock... the time came and went of her original appt. Im almost glad I had to do it "emergency" style, because I had been couting down hours...knowing darn well that her checkup, wasnt a checkup...but its what I had to tell myself to keep from totally flipping out. *gulp* Its all so vivid, ya know? Its hard to talk about without having what I call "Shina Meltdowns". My email is [email protected] if you would like to write, as well.

Sheesh...what did I start out meaning to write? :-P

[Aimyloo]

DDM.... That signature...its beautiful... I LOVE it! I had to choke back tears when I saw it. Now, if I can figure out how to use it....

You did a marvelous job, and such a suprise! I truly- sincerely appreciate your time and effort in doing that for me... you are very sweet!

[Sudilar]

Dukedogsmom, what a beautiful signature for Amy!! Just beautiful!!!