The vet who treated Rufus sent this hand signed card and a packet of Forget Me Not seeds. The practice did the same when Buster died, I think it might be something most vets do nowadays. It's nice.
Rufus is always in my head, lots of memories and there will always be a "first time" memory. A few days ago I came home with some shopping bags. he used to be behind the door to greet me and would dive his head into the bags to sniff anything good in them, then follow me, nudging me all the way into the kitchen. I shed a few tears. I know it will get easier with time.
It's so thoughtful of the vets to send condolences and forget-me-not seeds - it always makes me cry! It takes a long time to adjust to the absence, the little things that made life sweet
ReplyDeleteIt does Janice.
DeleteWe love them so much. I wonder if it should ever be "easy." One day at a time, Polly. You've got this.
ReplyDeleteI love the forget-me-not idea. I haven't heard that over here -- I love that idea. I might even adapt that practice over here for if a friend has a final farewell with a dear pet. Biggest hugs to you.
Thank you Jeanie
DeleteOh I am so sorry to read about Rufus, they leave such a hole in your heart.❤️ It is something most veterinary surgeries do these days. I wish I could have been given an option to opt out. When first my beloved cat then only a few months later, my dog died, I received a card about a week later and it just triggered more tears when I thought I was just about managing to cope with them being gone. It does take a while to adjust xx
ReplyDeleteThank you Kate
DeleteIt will get easier. Take care!
ReplyDeleteThank you Marie
DeleteI hope you have a good place to plant the Forget Me Not seeds in memory of Rufus. What a nice gesture from the vet.
ReplyDeleteHi Debra, yes I know just where to plant them😊
DeleteIt will take a while. I still sometimes 'see' George at the bottom of the stairs as I come down in the morning. What a lovely thing for the vet to do.
ReplyDeleteThat's exactly the same for me Liz, Rufus always waited at the bottom of the stairs.
DeleteYes, it will get easier with time or perhaps it’s that we get used to the loss and adapt…….. these precious pets stay in our hearts and thankfully we have some lovely memories.
ReplyDeleteThe seeds are a nice touch. When I collected my Bella’s ashes recently I asked if they had done paw prints - they had , but rather disconcertingly , they handed me a pharmaceutical company post it note with them on…… at the time I felt that was a bit insensitive but I’m getting over it now.
Thinking of you as you are missing your Rufus x
Alison in Wales x