GOD, I miss my sister!!!!!!!!!!! - Page 2

Jim, I'm not related to Kitkat. But I do recall someone suggesting at one time that maybe I was. I only know Kitkat through PDB.

I thought Wuzzup (Jeanne) was her sister.

Yes, I think that is it, triodgirl.

Yes, Kitkat's sister was on PDB as "Wazzup."

I remember some of that.

Sad story all around. Sorry, Joni. 

If you don't need the money, you could just have people send it to me.   Sorry...just trying to lighten the mood a little. Seriously though, if you can't keep all those dogs, then your best deed would be giving them to someone who can give them the life they deserve. They've been through a lot, too. They've been entrusted to  you, and imo, there's no shame in not keeping them. In fact, I really think they would be better off (and so would you) if you kept a select few and tried your best to put the others in the absolute best homes you can find for them. You know this board would help with that. 

Take care. 

Im sorry for the loss of your sister.
Being overwelmed by all this can and will take a toll on anyone. I would see if arrangements could be made just long enough
to have a clear head. I myself wouldnt make any fast decisions just yet. Take each dog individually and say what would she want for this one and so on.
What ever you decide and Im sure you will, if you cant keep all of them, keep one and Im sure you will know which one that is. Im sure she loved them all but there is always that special one.
 

So sorry for your loss!  My sympathies are with you during this very difficult time.  Please, share with everyone what your needs are; maybe someone here can help you.

I am very sad for your loss of your sister. Please let this forum know what you need. People will step up to help you.


It does really make you think about what will happen to your animals if you are suddenly just gone.

We had a horse client many years ago who was a very fine horse woman, a great riding instruction of many years and a wonderful person. She was probably in her mid to late 60's when she was diagnosed with in-operable pancreatic and colon cancer. She had 2 very old school horses, Alpo and Pedigree, (they were purchased from a killer sale a long time ago). Understand that this event took place about 25 years ago and the horses were about 25 years old at the time. She asked to schedule an appointment to have them euthanized, while she was still able to do that for them, partly because she would not want to burden her family with them and mostly because no body would take care of them the way she did.


It was a very hard day. My husband (the vet ) and I went out to her farm. She was ready and prepared to send her friends to horse heaven. She was ready herself, she died at home a week later.  


Those of us who have many animal friends, should really think about what steps to take for them. 

I completely agree. When I had to enter the hospital a few years ago, I left a POA. for a friend to claim the dogs where they were boarded and to follow through with the arrangements I made for them, in the event that I did not walk out. Knowing that these things were in place gave me a great deal of peace of mind. I am sure that Jeanne also jade a great deal of peace of mind, knowing that Kitkat would see to the well+being and care of her dogs.

Ohh, Kitkat, I'm so very sorry.... the very hardest time is when the funeral is over, & everyone else has gone home. You are left with the responcibilities, the decisions, the bills, the emptiness, & the loneliness. And the dogs. Let us know what you need. But first & foremost, take care of yourself. Make sure you eat. Try to sleep. Let someone else care for the dogs, if they are keeping you awake....that's the stuff we can help you with. I don't think I'm too far from you, if there's something I could do to help....? Whatever you CAN let slide for awhile, DO.....house work, sorting out some of the paperwork....it can wait. Make sure you use the services available to you. You said your sister was on Hospice, CALL them! Their social workers can help you wade through some of the paper work, & tell you what is important to get done now, & what can wait a while. Also they should have bereavement counselors, & they can help you with the coping. Nobody gets through this stuff alone. Once you take a little care of you, you'll be better able to see through the jumble everything's become. One of the things I hear most frequently is, "What will I do now?" The answer is, take a minute.....breathe in, breathe out.....then just keep doing.

God hears you! And we're your friends. Even if you just need a shoulder, or an face to scream to, or someone to help with the dogs....whatever. 

Hope you get this....jackie harris

I am so sorry for your loss and for the emptiness that is impossible to fill...i am sorry we don't fully understand or relate...to have something precious of hers and being overwhelmed with it...maybe $ is a way to go, to hire help, to temporary rehome until you get yourself back...no doubt you can pull your weight but even the strongest ones need help and a break from it all...

Take jackies advice....