Asti Taylor was my child. A cocker spaniel that lived a little past her 18th birthday. She was born in October or November of 1989. She passed away in my arms about 2pm eastern standard time on December 22, 2007. She is everything to me. I was 18 when I first brought her home and I will be 36 on 12-31.
2007-12-25 10:57:30 · 17 answers · asked by megtaylor10052 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
I'm very sorry. I lost my Springer 4 years ago tomorrow and I still can't think about it without crying. In fact the tears are coming now as I write this. Molly also died in my arms and I loved her very much.
The only way we can connect with our little hairy children is in the halls and rooms of our minds, our memories. They're there. All the silly things they did, all the times when they cheered us and no one else could. The loyalty, unconditional love they gave. The joy. I have many pictures of her and I take them out and remember her. She still lives within me, she gave me too many gifts to ever be forgotten.
There was a time I didn't think I could have another dog. I was wrong. I have a new son, he is a 2 year old Lab. He has stolen my heart. I don't love him more than my Molly, but we also have a bond. It's just different.
The sad truth is as humans, we outlive our four legged children. We must suffer the heartbreak of their deaths, and we must go on. Be happy you had your little girl and that you gave her many happy years! Consider how lucky she was to have you!
Give it some time and then reconnect by adopting another who needs you. There are so many waiting for loving homes.
They will help you heal.
2007-12-25 11:20:43 · answer #1 · answered by Suzette R 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'm sorry you lost Asti Taylor. It does hurt and it will get better. I can say that because I lost my horse that I had for 24 years. I still miss her and it's been 10 years. You know what though? Yours is just fine and playing with the others who passed before her. Just keep your eyes open and you will see. Don't force trying to though.
*hugs*
2007-12-25 11:56:19 · answer #2 · answered by Janet L 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm very sorry for your loss. I've never had to go through this before but I can't imagine where I'd be if this happened to my dogs (which is going to one day). I would say to give it some time to heal and if you think you are ready to move eventually then get a new dog. You might see some of Asti Taylor in him/her.
2007-12-25 11:00:40 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
Meg, I am sorry for the loss of your furbaby, please accept my condolences... Suzette said it best, if you can find the room to bring another furbaby in to your life, you will never view it as a replacement, you will love it for it's own self.... This doesn't mean that you will forget what Asti meant to your life, but forming a new relationship will help to ease the pain... I have three kitties myself, I adopted 2 of them after I lost my 16 year old kitty to renal failure. I was there to hold her when we had to put her down....She was a unique being, and very extraordinary cat, there will never be another like her, but I do enjoy the other 3 for their own unique qualities.... I personally feel that our companion animals have souls, and expect to be reunited with her one day....
2007-12-25 11:57:57 · answer #4 · answered by beatlefan 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I know just how you feel. All of my dogs have been my furry-haired, floppy-eared "children". I lost one of my beloved dogs last year. My sweet, 9 y/o Pepper was a miniature Schnauzer who ate every meal with me, slept on the floor in my room each night, kept me on my exercise program by begging for his cherished daily walk, gave me kisses when I was sad, and was just the greatest dog. I miss him sooo much. And I feel that I can still connect with him. The reason I say so is because I heard a true story once about a family who's son came home from college for a visit and because his arrival was late at night, he snuck in and went straight up to bed in his old room. As always, his dog licked his hand as he fell asleep. In the morning, when the fellow came downstairs for breakfast, he asked where was Champ, his dog. Sadly, his mother had to break the news to him that Champ had died a couple weeks prior. She wanted to break the news to him in person. The son insisted that, as usual, his dog had slept on the rug next to his bed all night long. So I believe that a dog, indeed, has a spirit that CAN return to us. Just be open to the experience.
2007-12-25 11:04:02 · answer #5 · answered by HoneyBunny 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Really sorry to hear that but u know u think little by little you need to adjust to life without her. Just remember that everything happens for a reason and that it was her time to go. Just keep her memory alive, Talk about her and her passing to Help you heal.
Time heals all wounds........godd luck and once more am sorry.
2007-12-25 11:02:06 · answer #6 · answered by Ingrid 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I'm sorry to hear about your loss. In time the pain will become less and less. It is natural to want to connect with her again right now. Just clear your mind and focus on her presence. Maybe light a candle for her and put one of her objects that has her energy still on it nearby as you focus. Good luck.
2007-12-25 11:05:52 · answer #7 · answered by An Independent 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Sorry for you loss. Some say dogs have a soul ,is that is so ,you dog is in heaven.You connect the same way as you do with humans ,you think about them with love in your heart, And you be grateful that you had them so long.And you be thankful they are in a good place.
2007-12-25 11:10:23 · answer #8 · answered by yasses 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Sorry for your lose,but your dog is not a child tho they
seem like it at time,s and we do get attached to them
But you cannot contact it,just remember the good time,s
and cherish them,it will alway,s live in your heart,
2007-12-25 11:07:57 · answer #9 · answered by elaine 30705 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I believe in heaven that God gives us the desires of our hearts. If you make it to heaven, then ask God for Asti and He will give her to you. There are animals in heaven because the lamb will lay down with the wolf.
God knows that we love our animals and God loves our animals too.
2007-12-25 11:05:27 · answer #10 · answered by Jeancommunicates 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋