The Social Network for Dog Lovers

Sarah's Page

Sarah's Friends

Sarah replied to the discussion Communicating with Your Dog in the Afterlife Aug 14

Sarah replied to the discussion Communicating with Your Dog in the Afterlife Aug 12

Maltese Mom left a comment for Sarah Aug 8

Sarah replied to the discussion A DOG'S PLEA Aug 7

Maltese Mom left a comment for Sarah Aug 6

Kara and Sarah are now friends

Aug 6

Kara left a comment for Sarah Aug 6

What are your dog(s) names and ages:: Chia (Rest in Peace -10/11/92-6/30/08)

What is your dog's breed? (If you have more than one dog, please list a name followed by breed.): Shiba Inu

About Me:: I am a graphic designer during most days & when I'm not at work I love adventures of all sorts - mt. biking, mt. climbing, kayaking, making stained glass creations, getting together with family & friends, & I esp. loved hanging out with my old dog!
My old girl, Chia passed away on 6/30/08. I miss her dearly!
Rest in Peace 10/11/92-6/30/08

What is one thing your dog does that reminds you to open your heart and love more deeply?: Being a care-taker for an old dog was sometimes an emotionally draining experience but it was something I needed to do for my most beautiful, wonderful dog, Chia.

At 3:33am on August 9th, 2008, Sarah said…: Hi Elsa,
I'm doing pretty good today (I feel like I'll always have this little shade of sadness since losing Chia) but…we must go on & keep the wonderful memories alive!
And, I know what you mean about leaving messages…I usually add a comment to your last message & I hope you'll find it. :)
I just read your discussion" Dog's Don't Have Souls, Do They?"…Very true & very sad! (I just had a "good" cry!)
I'm off for the day - I'm taking advantage of the sun that's peeking out there this morning - we're supposed to get more rain later! Rain, Rain, Rain…that's all we've been getting around here for some time. Oh well!
Give Oliver a pat from me!
Enjoy your weekend & I'll catch up with you next week.
-Sarah

At 12:59pm on August 8th, 2008, Maltese Mom said…: Sarah, How are you doing? Today I am doing just fine. I get mixed up when I leave you a message. I think I left you a messge on your discussion Communicating with your Dog in the Afterlife. I started a new discussion about dog's having souls. I had read this some years ago and have it posted on my board here at work....I looked at it the other day and thought it was great so I included in a discussion. I cry everytime I read it......and I thought here I go again crying....but I think crying is good for the soul. Oliver and I have been doing just fine. I'm feeling better now. I guess its true with each day its somewhat better. We have to think positive..... Have a wonderful weekend. ; )

At 12:19pm on August 6th, 2008, Maltese Mom said…: Hi Sarah, check out my email to you in the discussion Dogs Plea.
Hope you are doing well. : )

At 4:59am on August 6th, 2008, Kara said…: Hi Sarah,
I will look into that.
Thank you so much.
One thing that has helped me is that I found out ahead of time.
I was able to find a cremation service that does one animal at a time, instead of 50 and scoops in some ashes claiming it is your pet. Surprizingly about the same cost.

I do not own property, so planning what to do with his ashes has helped. If this would have happened suddenly I would have been lost. It is helping me grieve for him, and helping me get through the journey just a little easier.
Kara

At 5:59am on July 21st, 2008, Maltese Mom said…: Sarah, I've been visiting little Rio's grave every weekend. Placing flowers and just saying hello to my little guy. I should be getting the granite stone marker this week. I will then plant flowers on the site. Its been hard for me too. As long as I keep busy I seem to be doing fine.....but when my thoughts turn to Rio I become depressed and get teary eyed. I've been the same way when I wake in the morning...I always got up at 5am and went to the gym. Since Rio's passing my heart just isn't in it......I went to the gym on Saturday and brought Oliver with me. We've been hanging together : ) alot more. My plan was to go to the gym this morning....but I felt sad about Rio and just did not have the desire to workout. I want to start focusing on all the beautful times Rio and I had.....I'm sure Chia and Rio would want us to be happy. They are in a better place and not suffering. I received another sympathy card last week but instead of crying I smiled. I know its going to take awhile to get back to normal. However, we will always remember our Chia and Rio.....Take Care and may tomorrow be a better day.

At 5:50am on July 15th, 2008, Maltese Mom said…: Sarah, I left you a message in my discussion with regard to our loss. Elsa

At 3:07pm on July 14th, 2008, Lizzy said…: I see you like kayaking, so do I and my dog Dinky loves going. I'll post a pic of us in the kayak.

At 1:02pm on June 2nd, 2008, Maltese Mom said…: CDS in Dogs - What is Cognitive Dysfunction SyndromeResearchers believe Cognitive Dysfunction Syndrome (CDS) is caused by physical and ... Dogs with CDS may show signs of confusion and/or various other ...

Sarah, look online: Cognitive Dysfunction Syndrome and you can read more on this illness. Elsa