for The Water Bowl List12h c21 somuchlovee
This story was wonderful, and made me cry, and made me both miss the dogs I’ve lost and preemptively miss the dog I’m holding close this very moment.
This story was wonderful, and made me cry, and made me both miss the dogs I’ve lost and preemptively miss the dog I’m holding close this very moment.
15h c21 R. Jersey Leigh
Its taken me entirely too long to read this story, this wonderful story. Pets are… everything. 2024 was a hard year for my family and myself. We lost 2 horses— Harley was sadly planned; Flicka was not: she had a stroke wile grazing and it happened to be on our dog’s birthday. Said dog, Sydney (female spelling because we likes the y better) passed just 3 weeks a day before. It was awful and hard and just gutting. Making that choice is so hard, not making it… is devastating.
So when I started reading this story, I knew that I would be an absolute wreck. And I was.
The second Edward woke to Joey’s whimper, I was sobbing. I scooped up my kitty-girl and just cried. Chapter 20 was beautiful but hard, Joey’s POV made my heart ache yet soothed my soul.
I hope my Syd felt that, knew that as we stayed with him until the very end, and after.
Next step in the grieving process, we’re going to paint his tombstone and decorate his grave. Just the thought of this task feels like drowning. But it will never be easy, no matter how much time passes.
Thank you for writing such a meaningful story. I know it couldn’t have been easy.
Sending all the sweetness to Squiggy.
Its taken me entirely too long to read this story, this wonderful story. Pets are… everything. 2024 was a hard year for my family and myself. We lost 2 horses— Harley was sadly planned; Flicka was not: she had a stroke wile grazing and it happened to be on our dog’s birthday. Said dog, Sydney (female spelling because we likes the y better) passed just 3 weeks a day before. It was awful and hard and just gutting. Making that choice is so hard, not making it… is devastating.
So when I started reading this story, I knew that I would be an absolute wreck. And I was.
The second Edward woke to Joey’s whimper, I was sobbing. I scooped up my kitty-girl and just cried. Chapter 20 was beautiful but hard, Joey’s POV made my heart ache yet soothed my soul.
I hope my Syd felt that, knew that as we stayed with him until the very end, and after.
Next step in the grieving process, we’re going to paint his tombstone and decorate his grave. Just the thought of this task feels like drowning. But it will never be easy, no matter how much time passes.
Thank you for writing such a meaningful story. I know it couldn’t have been easy.
Sending all the sweetness to Squiggy.
5/18 c21 
2Dollybigmomma
Thank you for this beautiful story, I admit to crying a few times. It's never easy to say goodbye to your best furry friend. I've had to do it a few times, and it hurt so much every time. But the love and joy they bring makes it all worth it.
2DollybigmommaThank you for this beautiful story, I admit to crying a few times. It's never easy to say goodbye to your best furry friend. I've had to do it a few times, and it hurt so much every time. But the love and joy they bring makes it all worth it.
5/17 c21 beachblonde2244
Thank you for sharing this story. Your writing has always been one of my favorites. This story was so beautifully written, I honestly don’t have the right words to convey my thoughts and emotions. I have a senior dog too who I know his time is coming and this story really struck a cord with me. I wish I had done more with him.
Thank you for sharing this story. Your writing has always been one of my favorites. This story was so beautifully written, I honestly don’t have the right words to convey my thoughts and emotions. I have a senior dog too who I know his time is coming and this story really struck a cord with me. I wish I had done more with him.
5/9 c21 EdwardHadALittleLamb
This was a story I needed. Thank you. We had to put down my ten year old cat Moonshine last January, a week after my wedding. He also developed a tumor that was cancerous and was wrapped around his organs. My biggest regret is trying to keep him alive because I couldn’t handle saying goodbye. My sweet boy went peacefully wrapped in his blanket and surrounded by love and a very empathetic veterinarian who allowed us to sit and hold him long after the fact. The similarities in this story were so strong that it allowed me the chance to grieve in a way I deprived myself of. So again… thank you.
This was a story I needed. Thank you. We had to put down my ten year old cat Moonshine last January, a week after my wedding. He also developed a tumor that was cancerous and was wrapped around his organs. My biggest regret is trying to keep him alive because I couldn’t handle saying goodbye. My sweet boy went peacefully wrapped in his blanket and surrounded by love and a very empathetic veterinarian who allowed us to sit and hold him long after the fact. The similarities in this story were so strong that it allowed me the chance to grieve in a way I deprived myself of. So again… thank you.
5/7 c21 Lulabell75
Loved, loved, loved it! Makes me want to snuggle my 40 pounder, who has an old man attitude and doesn’t want a snuggle but will gladly take a treat.
Lula
Loved, loved, loved it! Makes me want to snuggle my 40 pounder, who has an old man attitude and doesn’t want a snuggle but will gladly take a treat.
Lula
4/30 c21 4Pa Trizia 88
My dear Pla, thank you for sharing this story and most of all, your real life struggles and the hard news at the end. I feel you. I never owned a dog, but had the pleasure of caring for one named Zorro. A small Boarder Terrier, with the sweetest character. He was a friend's of my mom, and my son being a small kid, I wanted him to build a relationship and grow up with our visitor, whenever his pawmom would travel the world. Unfortunately she died from cancer a couple of years ago and then her daughter developped breast cancer too and he went through another rough time where, I'm sure, he suffered with them through chemo and the loss, but fortunately, the daughter recovered and took care of him until he passed.
So, in many ways I can relate.
Sending cordial and strong hugs and strength to do what's necessary and good and best for Squiggy and for you and Rob.
Take good care and keep in touch.
Xoxo
4Pa Trizia 88My dear Pla, thank you for sharing this story and most of all, your real life struggles and the hard news at the end. I feel you. I never owned a dog, but had the pleasure of caring for one named Zorro. A small Boarder Terrier, with the sweetest character. He was a friend's of my mom, and my son being a small kid, I wanted him to build a relationship and grow up with our visitor, whenever his pawmom would travel the world. Unfortunately she died from cancer a couple of years ago and then her daughter developped breast cancer too and he went through another rough time where, I'm sure, he suffered with them through chemo and the loss, but fortunately, the daughter recovered and took care of him until he passed.
So, in many ways I can relate.
Sending cordial and strong hugs and strength to do what's necessary and good and best for Squiggy and for you and Rob.
Take good care and keep in touch.
Xoxo
4/18 c21 Just Sus
What a heartwarming story, I loved it so much! The characters were amazing, and Joey was such a love. Thanks for sharing this.
What a heartwarming story, I loved it so much! The characters were amazing, and Joey was such a love. Thanks for sharing this.
4/8 c21 1antiquelilium
As you can probably tell, I read this story all in one sitting. I am blown away, and I’m not sure how I’ll go to work tomorrow with how swollen my eyes are. This wasn’t just a love story, but a LOVE story. Sending you all my love through tough times, I have no doubt you have been the best family for Squiggy
1antiqueliliumAs you can probably tell, I read this story all in one sitting. I am blown away, and I’m not sure how I’ll go to work tomorrow with how swollen my eyes are. This wasn’t just a love story, but a LOVE story. Sending you all my love through tough times, I have no doubt you have been the best family for Squiggy
4/8 c20 antiquelilium
Cried every single chapter the last few chapters, absolutely lost it with this one
Cried every single chapter the last few chapters, absolutely lost it with this one
4/8 c13 antiquelilium
In tears already, I’ve never lost a pet before (but my dogs are elderly), and to think of all the details just makes my heart shatter. My heart goes out to everyone who’s had to put a family member down
In tears already, I’ve never lost a pet before (but my dogs are elderly), and to think of all the details just makes my heart shatter. My heart goes out to everyone who’s had to put a family member down