memories come rushing up to meet me now

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Thank you all so much for your kind words. It’s been a rough few days here at Castle Wheaton.

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  3. I definitely connect with your use of Pink Floyd lyrics in your grief, I go there, too…

  4. So sorry to hear about the loss of your dog. He will surely be missed! I ask my dog all the time if she loves me, the looks and kisses i get back are the ultimate answer. You’ll have those memories forever!

    Cheryl Kay in Illinois

  7. My sympathies at the loss of such a bright spirit in your household. I know the loss of pets, the urns over my shoulder bearing reminder of this, but won’t dwell on that for this moment, this moment is for your grief. Being there when someone has to say goodbye to their beloved pet is the second saddest part of my job, but it is often the time I feel most connected to the humans that accompany my furry (or not so furry) patients and I cherish the stories of their loved one at happier times as it connects me to the moment and keeps me from hardening against the world. The story you shared of Riley in the previous post touched me similarly, remember her that way, in all her goofy glory. Because in all your pictures of her, she looks so happy to have such caring humans.

  9. So sorry to hear about the loss of your dog. I’ve lost two now (the cedar boxes with their ashes are on a table in my living room), and it never gets any easier. My husband says the reason we have four now (five with our foster) is a reaction, but it’s really because I work in rescue and am a sucker for the ‘challenging’ cases.

  10. I think there are some cloaked, onion cutting ninjas around here…

    But seriously, I remember my childhood dog dying. I carried her to the vet and back again. I could barely talk to anyone all day, after that. But my then girlfriend, now wife, really helped me through it.
    Sharing helps a lot and, with emotional wounds, you need to squeeze it until the blood runs clear.

    Good luck. Stay awesome.

  11. Wow, sure got dusty in here just now. As a fellow animal lover, who has had many dogs and cats who have shared my life – I understand your feels. They live on in our hearts – but sometimes the pain of their passing surfaces, often at unexpected times. Know that there are many of us out here sharing your pain and remembering those furred, feathered and scaled friends that have made our lives better.

  14. Damn – this made me cry again. Once more, Mr.Wheaton, your ability to inform has devastated me. Your family (human & other) are in my thoughts. A beautiful yet heart breaking tribute to Reily.

  16. I’m so heartbroken for you and your family. I will miss seeing the random updates and pictures with that face! I’m so glad that she had such a loving and kind home, even when she was struggling and being difficult.
    There’s nothing I can say that will make it better… but you all are in my thoughts.

  17. Wil – so sorry about your Riley. She was a good and complicated girl. May her memories be a blessing.

  19. I’ve only just read your news, and I’m aching for you both. I’ve reacued all of my dogs, who are family to me, too, and I can relate to how they can be total PIAs and the beat of our hearts in the same moment. God bless you for saving her life, and for making the life you saved so beautiful and full.

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