Joe: Dunes

[admin]

Joe just posted under “Need help with my dog” and I am starting a new thread for Joe. He sent me a picture of Dunes so I am posting that here!  my best, patrice

 

[Sheena]

Joe

She was incredibly beautiful – & such an amazing character.  Thinking of you during this tough time

Sheena

[Joe]

Thank you!  I now understand the grief that so many have gone through.  I have spent 6 years worrying and trying to do do the right thing and then all of a sudden she is gone.

I’ve lost dogs before and have loved them.  This is different.  I wish there will be a cure for the disease.  In the end the medication given over a long period of time hurt her organs.

 

However, I know I had her for 6 years after the diagnosis, so many have a week or less.  I had such a connection with her.  It seemed she read my mind.  All she ever wanted was to be close to me.

I promise to stop posting about grief.  Hopefully folks who need this board will find it and we can give encouragement.and advice when they need it.

 

Patrice is so kind and generous.

 

Joe

[Sheena]

Joe

6 extra years IS encouragement, but we all need to grieve when someone so dear is lost.  This will give tremendous hope to others – you always gave me the courage to carry on with Worzel’s treatment

 

[Linda]

Joe – don’t ever feel you need to stop posting about your grief.  It’s a way to help get though this horrible time, and you will – get though it, you will.  I think of you daily – I really do – and wish so much that there was a something I could say or do to help lessen the pain of the loss of your precious Dunes.  I love seeing her picture and so glad you posted it.

I had followed Dunes since coming on the site and your words shined with your love for her.  You were the best fur parent ever.  I always took each and every word you wrote to my heart because it came from your heart – the love you two shared was grand.

This is what it’s all about, keeping each other going, day to day.  I look at Sadie and know each day I have with her is a blessing.  She, like your Dunes, never leaves my side.  I have had dogs before too, but somehow, well….I know what you’re saying.

Any more pictures of Dunes?  You can send to my e-mail – I’d love to see them.  LNijem@yahoo.com

Thank you Patrice, for allowing us to be here and stay together and help each other.  You have been so incredibly gracious and unselfish.

Huge hugs Joe.  Linda

[Vally]

Totally agree with what everyone has said.  These dogs become special and they push their way into our hearts in a way like no others.  Yes I’ve had other dogs too and loved them so much, but these dogs are the special ones, I guess because they just need us that much more.

Joe I love her picture.  Like Lynn has said before, that’s exactly what I thought she looked like.

Don’t grieve alone.  We all understand that closeness.

[Rosemary Sanchez]

Dear Joe,

I was not able to post on the VetNet forum, but now that I have the opportunity I wanted to tell you that the beautiful relationship you and Dunes shared touched my heart deeply. Reading about all you did for her, how you helped her survive for 6 years after diagnosis, helped me have hope that I might also help my pup survive for at least a few more years, and now it’s been 20 months.  I looked every day at the forum praying that there would be good news for you two. When I read of her passing, I cried along with everyone else.  Nothing can ease the pain of losing such a precious companion, but I hope that with time all the memories you shared with Dunes will comfort you and help heal your broken heart.  My best to you.

Rosemary

 

 

 

 

[Joe]

Thank you – each and everyone for the very kind words.

 

Joe