African Violets and Gesneriads: I need some support..., 1 by violet_grower

violet_grower wrote:
It is so hard to deal with losing a pet. I know the feeling all too well. What helps me is the Rainbow Bridge poem. I truly believe that one day I will have a pack of nutty dogs running to me in heaven wagging their tails and snorting at me.( I had snorty type dogs). I also have comfort that as my mother has passed and my father they are enjoying them right now. I know that when my dogs went to the Rainbow Bridge they are now free of pain and happy again. God takes care of ALL our loved ones...with or without fur! What also has helped me is getting another dog a few weeks later. I cannot live in a dogless house. Its sometimes hard to do so, as you seem to think your replacing the pet you lost but I always adopt rescue dogs, so I feel like I am saving a life,when one has passed on. It makes the pain of losing my dog so much easier to deal with and I have the chance to give the new dog a happy home with love and care (and spoil em rotten!)... as so many rescue dogs have not had that experience. Here is a picture of my rescue dog Bullie to bring a smile to your face... cause hes kinda goofy looking. Use the wonderful memories of Onyx to heal your heart. God Bless.