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Saludos
Gigi
Siento
mucho lo que paso con tu mascotita.
Creo
que el no ha muerto solo desaparecio fisicamente, pero alli
esta en cada rinconcito de tu casa, por donde anduvo
jugando, se enfermo etc.
Te
aseguro que si hablas con el como solias hacerlo cuando lo
podias ver, te sentiras como si te esta escuchando. Y creo
que siempre estara agradecido por todo el amor que tu le
diste, y le demostraste que no todos los humanos somos
crueles con los animalitos.
Cuidate
y que Dios te Bendiga.
Ana
Dear
Gigi
I
had been following Pinche's journey for several months,
however, when he was doing so well, and going for chemo, I
thought it was a happy ending, and quit checking in so
often.
Today
I was so sad and shocked to read he is gone. I am going to
go have a good cry now.
You,
Bubba, and of course Pinche will be in my
prayers....
Nichole,
Florida
dear
gigi i have just gotten back on the computer since the
beginning of march.....i am very sad to read that pinche has
left for the rainbow bridge .....our prayers and thoughts
are with you....
duffy
is sending gentle licks and mom susan is sending a big hug
from washington d.c.
Losing
your pet is a very traumatic experience......I feel it is
somewhat like losing your very own child. Please know that
we care.
Prayers
& Paws Crossed for you.
Patty,
Miss Susannah & Mikey
gigi,
i do not know you or your boy pinche but after reading your
site my heart is broken also. you have done well and pinche
knows you are the greatest mommy in the world.
our
animals are sent to us as teachers and we are the students.
he has done his job and now will retire to bigger and better
things.
you
have helped so many with your story and your devotion to
pinche and also bubba . i have sent along a poem that helped
me when i lost oasis to cancer in 99.
"I
explained it to St. Peter,
I'd rather stay here
Outside the pearly gate.
I won't be a nuisance,
I won't even bark,
I'll be very patient and wait,
I'll be here, chewing on a celestial bone,
No matter how long you may be.
I'd miss you so much, if i went in alone,
It wouldn't be heaven for me."
i
do not know who wrote it but it gives me a warm feeling
knowing i will see oasis again along with all my babies when
my learning here is done.
take
care and give an extra hug to bubba from ginger, spike and
me.
barbara,
ginger & spike
oc & romeo r plyn @ the bridge,
California
Sorry
for your pain ...
He
and Rex are free of pain; but you and Bubba are so still
aching.
Thinking
of you both,
Nelly,
Canada
Dear
darling Gigi,
I
don't know if you remember me but we wrote back and forth
about your sweet Pinche.
I
was devastated about the news regarding Pinche. I would like
to offer you my sincerest condolences and tell you that my
heart is aching, most definitely not in the same ball park
as your grief, but I was absolutely grief stricken by the
passing of your beloved Pinche.
I
always used to reply to your posts and you were always in my
thoughts and my prayers. I felt incredibly close to you and
Pinche and I prayed hard for a miracle.
*sigh*....
I
feel for you Gigi and I wish there was something I could do
to ease your pain. Please let me know if there
is.
*million
hugs*......
Parisa
Gigi,
I
just wanted to let you know you & Bubba-Dog are still in
our thoughts. We continue to read Pinche's website daily,
crying in front of the computer. I did laugh, though, when
you said Pinche would have called collect!
Don't
feel like you are going crazy. I truly believe that when a
bond between 2 people (or a person & a dog) is so
strong, that bond lasts beyond death. Pinche is letting you
know he is okay & still has his sense of humor.
It
is truly amazing how one little dog has touched so many
people's lives...
Tamara
Duncan
& Willow,
Canada
Dear
Gigi,
I
am so very sorry to learn about Pinche. Been following his
story as others did for some time.
I
have a 13 year old Lhaso/mix that was also a rescue. He is a
grumpy old man as well. Tonight on her walk, my Dottie will
add his name to the others when she does her twilight barks
of "hello" to all those gone before her to the Rainbow
Bridge. And as always, Pinche's star will twinkle back in a
doggie "hello".
So
from Teddy the Lhaso, Dottie the Beardie, and me - hold fast
to the memories. May they help heal the aching hole in your
heart.
Alice
Cislo,
Madison, Alabama
Dearest
Gigi,
I
know it's been a week. I wanted to let you know I'm
especially thinking of you and Bubba today. My heart is with
you and I'm asking a special prayer for you. I KNOW how much
you miss your boy.
With
deepest concern and love,
Nita
Hi
Gigi
Remember
that each time you need a shoulder to cry on we're there for
you. I really admire you for your strength and the will to
turn negative thoughts to positive.
Pinche
will always be with you and waiting for you at the
bridge.
Christine,
Denmark
Dear
Pinche -- probably in the middle of God's bed, travel gently
through the following weeks, with good dreams of a healed
happy dog.
Tears
coming from 'down under New Zealand.
Love
and blessings,
Stanley
dog and his human Meryl xx
New Zealand
It's
never an easy thing to lose a loved one, it's even harder
when that loved one is furry and has a tail.
Gigi,
you've done all of us pet lovers a great service by sharing
Pinche's story. I believe it's touched the hearts of even
those less then avid animal lovers.
When
I lost my dog Lobo to cancer 15 years ago, I remember
feeling so alone as it didn't seem like anyone really
understood the magnitude of my loss and the sorrow I felt. I
remember crying when I got the news and a co-worker who
initially expressed great concern over how visibly upset I
was, quickly shrugged it off when she learned it was "only
my dog".
Now
finally, thanks to your website I realize that I was never
alone. May all the milk bone memories you shared with Pinche
ease your sorrow.
Thank
you and God Bless,
Sharon
and her furry companions Crystal, Maya and Skippy,
Greenfield, Wisconsin
PS:
Give Bubba a big hug for us!
Oh
Gigi,
I
just discovered Pinche's memorial -- What a beautiful
tribute!
I'm
sure I saw a tear in Bubba's eye. There were more in
mine.
Oh
how I wish that I could have heard your radio show today.
(Of course I don't understand Spanish). It must have been so
difficult for you but at the same time therapeutic. I
remember when we lost our last dog I vowed that I would
never have another as I couldn't face going through that
pain again. Of course time heals all wounds and the thought
of life without a dog won out.
I
read your story of Pinche's funeral with tears in my eyes.
It was so sad but at the same time so
beautiful.
Marilyn
and Moppette,
Canada
Dear
Gigi,
I
haven't experienced such loss yet but it's a nightmare for
me and I know that when the day comes it will be hard. You
know this was the reason I didn't want to get a dog for a
long time - kinda self-defense. But we're living and as you
wrote - this is a part of life.
I'm
happy we decided for this "risky business" and got dogs.
They have given me so much so far ... It was definitely
worth the risk.
Hugs,
Jana
Czech Republic
P.S.
I'm so glad you're gonna keep Pinche's site
up!
Dear
Gigi,
What
a beautiful tribute to your dear friend.
I
have 5 beards ages 1 1/2 to almost 15 and one cat named
Gordon Whitefoot.
My
heart goes out to you -- it is so hard to lose our furry
friends. I lost a cat last year named Rosie, she was 21 and
felt like she would be around forever. Someday we will see
them all again.
Pinche
was indeed a special dog.
Pat
Weddon
Oh
Gigi,
If
only I could give you a real hug, and give you a real
shoulder to cry on. I can imagine how devastated you are. He
was such a fighter, and he had come through like a trooper
on his surgeries. I could hardly believe it when I got your
note saying he was gone. I cannot tell you how sorry I am
and how much my heart is breaking for you.
I
hope Bubba is doing okay.
Nita,
Florida
Dear
Gigi & Bubba,
My
heart is so heavy after reading of Pinche's passing. I had
only been following his journey for a couple of months....a
friend from my weimaraner list passed it along...but I grew
to love him :)
God
Speed Pinche!
xoxo
Stacey
in VA
Oh
Gigi,
Your
words on the dogblog made me sob. I felt every bit of your
pain and love that you experienced. I hope the grief you
have becomes less raw as the days go by. I know that mine
has with Theo, although I also know that some of the pain
will always be there.
The
question "why?" has never been answered for me. It seems so
unfair, doesn't it? My boys ask almost daily why Theo died
and I never have an answer. My faith in God was very shaken
when he passed. I felt like I had been betrayed -- why when
I had prayed and prayed and he had seemed to be getting
better did he still have to go? It just breaks my
heart.
I
hope the emails that you're getting ease the pain a bit --
knowing there are so many others out there who know exactly
how you feel seems to help. Thank you for keeping the
dogblog up --you write beautifully and you touch a lot of
people. Give poor Bubba a hug for me.
--Tracey
Dear
Gigi,
I
feel so sorry and I can imagine your great sorrow. Pinche
was a GREAT Superhero, and I also shed a tear for your
loss.
Amy,
calling from Germany
Dear
Gigi,
I
wasn't able to write before today. The tears just made it
too hard. You both traveled such a hard road on your way to
Hope.
You
asked in the journal, "Why?" I don't have the answers, but
as a licensed vet tech, I know that your journal and
Pinche's journey will help many more people understand the
difficulties and choices to be made in the health of their
pets. You have given their journeys focus and
structure.....and they will know that they aren't walking
alone.
My
deepest condolences,
Cindy
Mendonca, LVT
Bellevue, Nebraska
Gigi...
When
I saw the subject line on your post yesterday in the Rainbow
Bridge group, I started crying...I didn't even want to read
what you said. It is so ironic that you and Pinche have been
through so much together, fighting the cancer, and something
else would take him from you.
Pinche
had the most wonderful Mom of all and he still loves you for
all you did for him. Just remember, you will see him
again.
Hugs...
Carlene
Florida Keys
So
sorry to hear about your loss.
Jane
Suffolk, UK
I'm
so, so sorry to hear about Pinche. I'm now crying for you
and Pinche. You both have my prayers. May Pinche have a
wonderful transition and may you both find peace. You were a
wonderful mom and you both were so lucky to have found each
other. I'll be lighting a candle for both of you tonight. I
agree, they do take a piece of us with them when they
leave.
Love
and Blessings,
Jeri
from NJ
So
very, very sorry. Sending White Light & Prayers of
comfort your way.
Hugs,
Wendy
Mitchell, Doc & Ferlie
My
tears bless you and Pinche! We have followed your journey
and we have prayed and sent white light with the belief it
would help - and I cannot think it did not! Although it was
hard - there was extra time!!
Gigi
- I weep with you and send you love and big hugs - also
Cassie and Clare send Beardie nudges to you
all!!
Know
so many of us are with you and Pinche on Saturday.
God
bless my email friend!
Kay
New Zealand
Dear
Gigi,
I'm
so sorry for your loss. You must be a great person and
Pinche has been a part of your world. He is not here
physically now but he lives on in your mind and your heart.
And thanks to what you have made he will live in other
people's minds...
I'm
sending my thoughts and sympathy. You gave him everything
you could. Mainly your love. He was a lucky
dog.
Jana
Czech Republic
ohhh
nooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo
many
many tears
I'm
so sorry
Hugs
Jenny
Australia
Hello,
I'm
sorry to hear that Pinche's journey has ended so suddenly, I
was hopeful for his full recovery. I know how sad you are
now because I have lost a dog too, it was almost 40 years
ago but I still remember the feelings from that day so long
ago.
Although
it is of small consequence at this moment Pinche is in a
better place now with no more operations and pain. My
thoughts and prayers are with you.
Take
care,
Doug
Crossman
New Hampshire
GIGI
LINDA!
ME
ENTERE QUE SE MURIO PINCHE Y LA VERDAD ES QUE LO SIENTO
MUCHISIMO!
DE
SOBRA SABES QUE SE TE QUIERE MUCHO......TE MANDO UN FUERTE
ABRAZO Y BESO.
CLAUDIA
My
deepest sympathies on the loss of your beloved friend and
companion Pinche. May you find some comfort in knowing that
others share in your loss and sorrow. There is another star
that shines brighter in the heavens each night just for him.
Peace.
Susan
Lybrand
Oh
Gigi,
I am so sorry to hear about Pinche. He so reminded me of one
of my Lowchen who had a not too good bringing up and is
grumpy with strangers. But he is loveable in spite of it.
Thus I related with Pinche.
Chin
up...the pain will subside and soon you will remember the
good times with Pinche. My thoughts and prayers are with
you.
Mary
Michigan
I'm
so sorry to hear of your loss. I'm thinking of you and
Pinche and sending white light to get you through this tough
time.
You
were an excellent mom and did what you could do help your
friend and it was his time.
Sue
OH
MY GOSH GIGI!!!
For
all of us who have followed this along.....the deepest of
sympathy and tenderest hugs,
Elaine
Dear
Gigi,
I
really don't have words to say that would comfort you now,
my friend. I really was not expecting this at all. I feel so
bad, tears go out with no control from my eyes. My heart
also bleeds.
I
feel for you, even though I think that now he is free and
without pain or limitations. I have been following his case
for a long while and I feel he was already a Cyber Dog for
all of us from the Rainbow bridge and prayers for Pets.
Please
understand that you did what you could and I'm positive that
he knew all your feelings and all the sacrifices that you
had to go through for his sake. What I can say to you is
that be sure that you accomplished a wonderful mission and
you should be proud for doing such a good job.
I
will pray for your angel to embrace you and hug you and
comfort you during this period of grief. Rest assured that I
will be here anytime if you need me. Blessed be Your
Furbaby, Blessed be You.
Many
Hugs and Kisses,
Liane
Legey
So
very sorry that you lost your Pinche. You certainly did all
you could for that wonderful fellow. I am sure he
appreciates it and will be waiting for you when you cross
the bridge.
Prayers
and White light for Pinche and you and your
family.
Annmaria
Wellington
Gigi,
Please
accept my deepest sympathies on Pinche's passing. I know how
very much you strove to improve the quality of his
life.
All
my best,
Marie
Dear
Gigi:
I
am writing this with tears in my eyes after reading about
the passing of your beloved Pinche. My heart and prayers go
out to your and the rest of your crew. I am a BDL lurker who
has always read your posts and even ventured to your website
to check up on Pinche's Journey. May you find peace in the
knowledge that you have gone "above and beyond" for Pinche
and I am sure he knew that well.
Morena,
Dori and Duncan (a rescue who like Pinche is somewhat aloof
and definitely not affectionate...but of course we love him
anyway!)
We
are so sad with you. Thank you for the courage you have
shown and for sharing this difficult journey.
Rod
I
am soooo sorry for your loss. I wish I knew the right words
to type to ease your pain... I have 2 felines but when I
learn of a canine loss I am devastated as well. My heart
goes out to you. I pray some how God eases your pain in
time. I too believe when we lose a beloved fur baby a part
of us goes with them..
May
God Bless & keep you in his care & bring you
peace...
Carole
x
Michigan
Oh
Noooo! I am soooo sorry to hear this!
Know
that Pinche is jumping for joy and running free with all the
beardies, newfs, goldens, and all the rest of our furry four
footed children that will greet him and keep him company
until you meet again at the Rainbow Bridge.
Thoughts
and Prayers,
Cathy,
Silver, and Topper
I
am sorry to hear of your loss. He was lucky to have met you
and had you in his life.
Kris and bob the dog and daphne too
Gigi,
I
am so very sorry to hear about the end of Pinche's journey.
He fought the good fight to stay with you for as long as
possible; but there are times when our beloved friends are
called to leave us before we are ready for them to go. He
has been welcomed at Rainbow Bridge by many beardies and
neardies who have gone before him. They will all run and
play - waiting for the day we join them. He will never
forget you, just as he will always be in your
heart.
Lois
& the beardies (in Ontario, Canada)
Hey
Girlfriend:
I
am crying like a baby and I can't figure out why! Even when
my parents' dog of 13 years died last month, I didn't shed a
tear. But why am I crying over one that I didn't even know?
Other
than the fact that Pinche was my best friend's baby... the
cramp in my side is from more than that.
I
think I know why... because Pinche became MY dog through the
journey that you wrote.
It's
like reading a great book and being pissed off when you get
to the end because you want it to keep going. Even though we
all know that Pinche is in a better place now, it's just not
good enough for me! I am not done reading about him.
Each
day, I tuned in to find what Pinche's day was like. Did the
doctors give him a positive note? Did Pinche get an extra
bone? Did Pinche pee on everything at the office? It was
like "Reality Blog".
I
have to tell you, Gigi. I have a feeling that everyone who
has been following the blog (even those around the world)
will share this same sick feeling that I have for the same
reason. Not only did we all want Pinche to live forever as a
dog... but we all wanted to keep reading about him for just
as long.
You
are an amazing writer and told his journey not only through
your eyes, but Pinche's as well. That's a true craft.
I
will miss Pinche and Pinche's Journey a lot. He became my
dog through you.
Let
me know what time the funeral is... I want... no.... I NEED
to be there.
Love,
Cyndey
Pinche
fought a valiant fight. He is at peace. You have my
sincerest condolences. I am so sorry.
Yvonne
Canada
I
am devastated with you to read of Pinche's journey to the
Rainbow Bridge. I know he will be waiting there for you
someday.
Pat
Pobre
Pinchito...
Quando
li o teu mail, comecei a chorar - porque já estive
com ele e gostava dele e também porque estava a
acompanhar a vossa luta diária e afinal... morreu de
causas naturais!
É
triste mas temos de aceitar - ainda hoje se me lembro
dá vontade de chorar...
Se
precisares de "falar" estou aqui...
Beijos
e coragem da prima sempre amiga,
Ana
Lisboa, Portugal
Gigi,
I
am so sorry to hear about Pinche. I know what a horrible
time this must be for you. I just wanted you to know that
you & Pinche will be in our thoughts, & many tears
will fall tonight in his memory.
Tamara,
Duncan & Willow
Canada
Peace
be with you and Godspeed to Pinche.
Ciao,
Betsy
I
am so sad as his journey has captured the hearts of all of
us and we wanted so hard to believe that there were many
more happy times for you and Pinche. My thoughts and white
light are with you as you try to heal your broken heart. I
know that mere words are very difficult, but please know
that for those of us who have lost a furry child, our hearts
break each and every time someone else loses a beloved pet.
They
love you unconditionally and only ask that you love them
back. A more pure relationship is hard to
find.
Rosanne
and Zoe
Querida
Gigi:
Todos
los perritos se van al cielo.
Al
final de los tiempos, Cristo reconstruirá toda la
creación en su forma original, así que de
seguro te has de encontrar con tu Pinche perro en el
cielo.
Animo.
Dios te lo puso como un angelito que te
cuida.
Con
cariño,
Padre
Jorge
San Francisco, CA
Gigi:
Know
that Pinche's journey is just now beginning. I'm sorry for
your loss, my friend.
Kevin
Gigi,
I
am sorry for the loss. I know that Pinche was your "child"
and was therefore more dear to you. I love the love from my
dog and know how hard the loss is to you. I have had tears
in my eyes when I lost my pets.
Be
strong,
Larry
Hi
Gigi,
It
is with great sadness that I write this message to you. I'm
very sorry to hear that Pinche has gone to "milk bone
heaven." He (and you) fought a long and courageous battle.
As always, my thoughts and prayers to you. May the "white
light" continue to shine.
Gean
Dearest
Gigi,
I
am so, so sorry for your loss.
Always,
Simon
Sincere
sympathies and condolences. I am sorry that your family and
the world is less full today.
Tom
Lo
siento mucho, con todo mi corazon. Yo se lo que es pelear
por la vida de un ser querido y perder. Pero Pinche tuvo una
vida completa con una mama que lo queria sin duda. Te mando
un abrazo y que Dios guie a Pinche en su ultimo
viaje.
Besos
Gigi, te cuidas, y animos
Eddie
Gigi,
We
are so sorry for your loss. It is hard to type thru tears.
We already sent our healing light today, so all of it will
go to you.
Karen,
Whitney & MacGregor
I
am so very, very sorry. I have prayed with you since we
first read of his problems. He is now over the bridge, out
of pain and with lots of friends.
I
send many hugs to help you through the pain.
Liz
Dear
Gigi,
My
heart is so sad for you and this terrible loss after such a
valiant fight, but it sings for Pinche as he is finally free
of the body that gave him such problems. You will see him
again as he is waiting for you and is so patient. He is
playing and running with all the buds there.
Hugs
and white light and prayers for you.
Jo
Oh
Gigi,
What
can we possibly say to ease your grief and to let you know
how much our hearts ache for you. You both fought such a
valiant battle. The good thing about it is that you can't
possibly have any regrets. You went the extra mile together
and then some.
I
know that too soon we are going to have to face the same
grief. I just pray that when that time comes we will not
have to make that dreaded decision. I pray that the decision
will be hers and God's as was the case with
Pinche.
Please
know that our thoughts and prayers are with
you.
Marilyn
and Moppette
Canada
Oh
dear. I am so sorry. Through tears I wish Pinche Godspeed in
his new journey. For you, my deepest sympathy. You certainly
can't fault yourself, and all along this was always a
possibility. But none of that makes it better or easier or
even much more comforting.
My
heart and thoughts go out to you. I know what it is to lose
a loved one unexpectedly. You will be sore and sad for a
long time.
I
am deeply sorry for your loss.
Helen
& Sarah
Dear
Gigi,
You
have our thoughts, prayers, and the white light of Spirit
surrounding you, Pinche, and all of your other loved
ones...here and at the bridge.
Jennifer
& Lili in Cleveland
GIGI,
I WAS SO SORRY TO HEAR OF YOUR LOST AND WILL SAY A SPECIAL
PRAYER TONIGHT FOR YOU AND YOU BELOVED PET. MY DOG SOPHIE
LOU WAS RECENTLY DIAGNOSED WITH OSTEOCHRONDRO SARCOMA AND IS
CURRENTLY GOING THROUGH CHEMOTHERAPY. I CAN'T IMAGINE THE
SORROW YOU ARE FEELING TONIGHT.
GOD
BLESS YOU!
VICKI
AND TRACY
Know
that you are in my thoughts; you showed everyone that money
isn't an issue when it comes to our beloved furry family
members...and I know now that I'm not alone in that
belief.
I
have a candle that I light on every Monday evening. It's to
help those who have left us to cross the Rainbow Bridge. I
think of my girl each and every time and will include Pinche
this coming Monday.
Please
take care of yourself and your Bubba-dog, ok, he'll be
missing his friend just as much or more than you will in the
coming days.
Take
care,
Toni
Eichholz
Harmony Weimaraners
www.geocities.com/grayce
Oh
I'm sorry to hear that. I know how much of a loss this is
particularly when you have spent so much time nursing,
fussing, feeding and tending. Pinche joins a couple of great
old gals at the bridge (Brady and Maggie).
Helix
Oregon
I
am so sorry to hear of your loss. White light and prayers
are coming to you from Flinton, ON. Hope it helps you get
through this sad time.
Regards,
Jean
Morden (a lurker but faithful reader) and her girls--Tori
and Kylee
Canada
Gigi-
I
am very sorry for your loss. I understand what you went
through...it's not always easy making some decisions for
another, but what you did for Pinche was not in vain. He
probably was trying to hang on for as long as he could to
please you, but finally just tired of the
fight.
Know
that you were his true friend and that he knew this too. If
you have ever heard of the Rainbow Bridge and believe this,
he will be waiting for you.
Chris
Minor
Gigi,
I'm
so very sorry. I know there isn't much to say except he is
free now at Rainbow Bridge. No more pain, surgeries or
anything bad. He is running and hoarding
milkbones!
Peace
be with you and his family!
Megg
Gigi,
I
cried when I read the news.
You
are in my prayers along with Pinche and Dan-Dan and your
other dear boy. You did everything you could. Bad week for
animals. One of my closest friends lost her British
shorthair in a seizure on Sunday. He was only
9.
Thank
you for this chronicle. I felt as if I knew both of
you.
Love,
Karen (Clancy and Riley)
My
deepest sympathy.
Marie
So
sorry for your loss of Pinche. I have watched your struggle
in your emails & was hoping for the best for you both.
May the angels watch over him & you at this time of
sorrow.
Jane,
Murphy, Sadie, Tia, & Clancy
Gigi,
I
am so very sorry about Pinche. I know your heart is broken,
and I know just how you feel. Please know that my thoughts
and prayers are with you.
Kathy
Coxwell
I'm
so very sorry to read of your loss. You and Pinche have been
very brave and put up a heck of a fight. Pinche was one
lucky dog to have had you for his friend.
Wrapping
you and Dan-Dan in White Light and prayers as you grieve for
Pinche.
Lisa
Humm
Dear
Gigi,
You
did everything you possibly could have done for Pinche. Plus
you loved him - the greatest gift we can
give.
Pinche
will wait, in good company, at the Bridge for
you.
Hugs
and White Light to you,
Kathy
Shumaker
Glendale, AZ
How
heartbreaking to lose him. I am so sorry and hope the pain
goes away and is replaced by the happy memories of before
the cancer.
Darlene
Gigi,
I
was so saddened to hear valiant little Pinche's journey
ended. I know, firsthand, how difficult this must be for
you. He is at peace - but I know you are heartbroken. In the
past few weeks I have had four of my elder dogs (two
Beardies and two Bouviers) pass away. They were nearly 12,
13 and two were 15. They had all lived wonderful, happy long
lives. But it still doesn't make it any easier for me. The
tears just keep coming.
I
know Pinche had a wonderful home with you and a good, long
life. Try to take comfort that you did all you could do and
he knew it.
My
deepest sympathies,
Claudia
Gigi,
I
am so sorry to hear about Pinche. You have my deepest
sympathy. I know exactly what you are going thru. I followed
his log daily. If you want to ever talk about it, I'm here
for you. I met Paula from Mass., that sent Pinche the
cookies, thru Sadie's website and I call her often. We have
become good friends even tho we have never met.
Again,
I am so sorry about Pinche.
Helen
Deatherage
Oh
Gigi,
My
heart breaks right along with yours. I had hoped and prayed
that your Pinche would be all right and that, unlike Theo,
he would live another 3-5 years -- a happy-go-lucky boy.
To
tell you that he's happy now and out of pain is simply just
not enough. I know, because I've been there. I know all you
want right now is for Pinche to come home again.
I'm
so, so sorry for your loss. I just can't express in words to
you how much your journey with Pinche has come to mean to
me. I'm crying right now along with you. I wish you peace in
your heart Gigi. I hope that you will continue to keep the
website in honor of your dear Pinche.
Many
hugs to you.
I'm
so sorry,
Tracey
Gigi,
please accept my deepest condolences. I feel so bad for you.
I wish there were something I could do to make the pain
easier.
Sharon
Please
know that my thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
I know it's very difficult for you, but keep the faith.
Pinche is at Rainbow Bridge and one day you will be with him
again.
God
Bless You,
Connie
and her "kids" - Tasha, Foxy, Mishka & Aspen
(Prayers For Pets member)
Gigi,
I
am so sorry!!
What
you shared with everyone about Pinche, it made him feel like
he was part of everyone's journey. I know the pain. Pinche
is in a better place now, and he no longer hurts or is ill.
My Flash will watch over him for you.
My
condolences and if you ever need to talk, feel free to email
me. I'm always here.
Love
& Light,
Jo,
Farrah, Starlight, and Sugar
Oh
Gigi,
My
heart is breaking for you. Please accept my heartfelt
condolences on the passing of your wonderful boy Pinche.
Sometimes there are no words, only shoulders to lean on,
hands to hold onto and hugs to comfort you as best they can.
I extend my shoulders, hands and hugs to you at this very
sad time. Godspeed Pinche. Go play at the bridge, happy and
healthy until we all meet again.
Sincerely,
Roberta,
Angel Coon and the Gang in Colorado
Our
thoughts are with you today. There are never any words to
help just remember that there are loads of us out here that
feel for you !
Tim
& Lisa Brack
Ruatha Kennels
Tallong NSW Australia
http://community.webshots.com/user/ruatha_1
Gigi,
My
heart goes out to you! I read about Pinche's journey and you
obviously did all you could for this special boy! I'm so
sorry for your loss! You'll be in my thoughts and
prayers!
Sincerely,
Kristen
Dear
Gigi,
I
was so very sorry to read about Pinche. Words are completely
inadequate so I will simply send you, Bubba and Dan megatons
of white light. He is waiting for you at the Rainbow
Bridge.
Hugs,
Jo, Bella Mischka, Jess & Jill.
I
am so sorry for the loss but at least he is in God's hands
now and he will be fine. You'll get to see him again. I
truly believe in that.
God
bless.
Christine
I
hope they had an *especially* BIG Homecoming party for you
in heaven, Pinche.
Gigi
and Bubba are in my prayers.
Love,
Melanie
Dear
Gigi,
Our
thoughts and prayers are with you on your loss of your dear
Pinche. You put together a wonderful web page to him, a
wonderful legacy.
We
also lost our Lacey 2 months ago as you may remember, it was
a very trying month of January, it looked like she was
pulling through but relapsed and it was too much for her. I
have a lot of pictures of her 15 years of life and will try
to get some of them together into a nice memorial web page
for her. She was a very special girl and will always
be.
PEACE,
Nick
& Pat and "Hanna"
Dearest
Pinche,
On
your "new" journey, please be sure to look for a little
chocolate poodle. His name is Toby and he will welcome you
with lots of love and guide you now.
Pinche you will always hold a very special place in my heart
and remember always that your "journey is as important as
your destination".
Be
well, little fighter, I will miss you so....
Aunt
Paula
Massachusetts
Gigi,
Sorry
to hear about Pinche. You are in our
thoughts.
Judy
& 'Hairy Potter'
Dear
Gigi
I
have been thinking of you all day, as I have been waiting
and crying about my Wolfie and your Pinche.
I
look forward to meeting Pinche when I go to the rainbow
bridge. My thoughts are with you. It's so
hard.
xxx
Jenny
Australia
Gigi
-
I
am SO very sorry….
I've
been through this myself, and I know how heartbreaking it
is. Know that you are in my thoughts and prayers -- and I'm
sure Pinche has met my beloved Nikkomah up at the Bridge by
now.
In
tears,
Marilynn
I
am so sorry to read that Pinche has died. I have been
following his journey, so glad when the tumor on his back
was removed. He really fought the good fight. My heart goes
out to you.
I
recently lost a wonderful dog to a chest tumor. I miss him
every day.
Diana
:-(
Pinche
you are now an Angel - Please watch over the rest of your
family from above.
Naomi
California
Gigi,
Lamento
sinceramente que Pinche haya partido, pero dejo una marca en
quienes supimos de ustedes y su lucha por la vida.
El
vivira siempre en tu corazon y en el recuerdo de quienes
conocimos la jornada que ustedes
emprendieron.
El
tiempo te dara resignacion, y recuerdos gratos de lo que
juntos vivieron.
Tu
amigo,
Alfonso
Mexico
Dearest
Gigi,
I
am so sorry for your loss. I don't know what your beliefs
are spiritually, however, I am sure he is happy and at peace
wherever he is and I know that he will never forget the love
that you shared with him. He had a great life with you and
his buddy. May God bless you all and help you through this
difficult time.
Warmly,
La'Ise
Gigi,
My
heart goes out to you.... Wishing you lots of
strength.
Chris
in Belgium and golden angel Branco
Oh,
Gigi, I'm sorry very sad for you. After all the struggle and
suffering, and just when you thought that everything's
finally going to be fine - he succumbed to something else.
How unfair!!
I
know no words or comfort can replace him but I hope you will
find solace in hin living on in your heart. He will always
be a part of you; especially what both of you had been
through. At least, he's playing and running free with lots
of other free and happy spirits.
Remember
that you are not alone in your mourning - we're with you in
thought and spirit.
Christine
Denmark
Hola
Gigi,
No
sabes como lo siento la muerte de Pinche. Por favor acepta
mis sinceras condolencias. La verdad no se que se dice en
estas ocaciones pero me puedes creer que lo siento en el
corazon.
Como
tu dijiste, el hizo todo lo posible y bueno ... tu fuiste
una maravillosa mama para el, y juntos han luchado. Sin
embargo,todo llega a su fin y ahora debe de estar con su
Dios y debe estar bien. Por lo menos ya no sufre.
Se
fuerte! Te quiero mucho! Y si necesitas algo, aqui estoy. Te
mando muchos besos!!!
Con
cariño,
Ioulia
Mexico
I
am so sorry gigi i really wish it wasn’t
so.....
o.
Dear
Gigi,
My
heart goes out to you. I know this is a trying time. Your
lives were the richer for having been together;
Pinche’s death will never change that.
I
hope you continue to write about your experience on your dog
blog. It will be helpful to you and others in the same
position.
Love,
Rita
Gigi:
Pinche
siempre estara vivo en los recuerdos y en tu memoria al
saber que fuiste un angel para el....ahora el descansa con
una sonrisa en donde quiera que este diciendo "gracias por
todo mommy".
Dios
te bendiga, y se fuerte al saber que Pinchito ya no tendra
dolor jamas.
Guille
I
am very sorry my dear friend. I know Pinch loved you very
much and knew in his own way how much you loved
him.
It was a very painful battle you faced.
Gigi,
I know what a loving person you are, I can only imagine how
hard you worked through all this. I am sure you know you did
everything that could be done. Bubba knows that also and can
only love and respect you even more. Please rest and
peacefully enjoy your memories of your puppy Pinch and what
a wonderful life you gave him.
If
I could do anything please let me be there for you.
Love,
Coco
Hello
Gigi,
It
saddens me to read your message. He was a wonderful dog and
your dedication has been admirable to say the least. I have
visited the site several times, and read your journal. I
believe the writing process has been a great healer for your
spirit, helping you through his difficult
journey.
Now,
you need to keep an eye on the Bubster. He may get really
lonely without Pinche- perro. Perhaps I see a trip for Gigi
to the local pound to rescue another four-legged
soul.
Cherish
the memories!!!!
Harry
Hi,
I
wanted to let you know that I have silently sat back and
read about your ordeal, but that you are in my heart and
prayers. I have no children, not that that makes any
difference with some people, but maybe that's why pets are
so important to me, esp. some very special ones I've
had.
Thank
you for putting up the site, thank you for sharing with
others what you are going through. Thank you, because
it helps to share, for everyone.
Alexandria
Fenner
Gigi,
I
am so sorry. My heart aches for you and Bubba. May
Pinche rest in peace.
Take
care of yourself,
Jenny
Gigi,
What
you are feeling today is complete devastation. I went
through it a few months ago with my dog Ruffles. I had her
for 17 years and without the help of my friend Bob I don't
know how I could have gotten through it. He was there for
me, when I had to put her down, which is the most horrible
thing in the world to go through. I have never been without
a pet. They are the best friends one can have.
We
didn't graduate the same year, but we all know that coming
from HPS, there is a bond. Being pet lovers, makes it even a
stronger bond.
Be
strong, take care and know I'm thinking of
you.
With
complete understanding,
Jodie
Carn
Gigi,
I
can only imagine how devastated you must be right now - I
read the complete blog tonight when I got home from work - I
felt like I knew Pinche from your writings - I feel like I
know you as well - you are a "Special Person" and that
adopted street waif that you named Pinche knew he had a
special home.
That
little bite was a love bite - I know because my beloved Shep
bit me on the face when I was playing with her and opened a
gash on my nose (still have the scars) and she knew that she
bit me too hard in our playing - it showed on her face. - I
was only a teenager at the time.
I
wasn't home when she was hit by a old Volkswagen and had to
be put down. I still have her chain and dog tags 40 years
later and here I am tonight 56 years old and crying after
reading your and Pinche's story. It brought back all the
memories of Shep. I only hope my Shep will be waiting for me
at the Rainbow bridge when my time comes.
Again
you have my deepest thoughts and prayers - take this
experience and use it to do something that will truly
memorialize Pinche like a special foundation to help others
who have pets in similar situations but can't afford
treatments - with your media positions you shouldn't have
problems raising funds to start such an
effort.
I
truly enjoyed reading your dogblog even if it was
sad!
Yours
in Christ's hands,
Alan
Flood
Oh,
Gigi
I
am so, so, so very sorry. I hurt for you and Bubba,
and Dan-Dan. My tears are flowing as I write
this.
Please
accept my sincerest condolences for your loss of
Pinche. He was a part of all of our lives who have
been following his story.
If
you need a friend to talk to, or to cry with, or to scream
with when the pain gets unbearable, please write me if I can
help you in ANY way.
Your
friend,
Nita,
Florida
Dear
Gigi,
I
am so sorry. Both of you fought a long battle and in a way
you won, you did your very best and over and beyond what
others would do. But Pinche just wanted to go, he didn't
want to leave you, he said I tried.
Don't
forget he loves you and you will see him again. We all will
be joined again one day. We have to hold on to
that.
God
Bless you Gigi -- thank you for sharing your journey and
Pinche's.
Pam
Oh
Gigi,
I'm
so sorry, you're very much in my thoughts.
Elizabeth
Oh
Gigi,
I
am so sorry! I wish there were some magic words that
would help you relieve the pain you are feeling. Only
time will do that and never completely. I am sending
you some warm and loving white light to wrap around you - I
am hoping it helps some.
Pinche
was one lucky fellow to have you for his Mom, he was happy
until the end. If we are lucky he is now running free
and waiting for you at the Bridge. Hope it is true for
both our sakes. Please give Bubba lots of attention
and hugs. He has lost his buddy too.
Gigi,
if I only had the words I would take your pain away and
leave you with all your wonderful memories of Pinche.
I am so sorry....
Jennifer,
Q, Ki and all my furbabies at the bridge
Gigi
it is so hard for me to write after I read what you wrote
and just knowing you lost your beloved Pinche. I can
hardly see to write. My tears blind me.
You
are so brave. But then we have to be don't we?
He will always be with you even though he is in
heaven. I know because Sassy is with me
everyday.
He
is in no more pain and is now running and playing… and
maybe he will take the spoon and hand it to an angel to feed
him.
Oh
Gigi, I am so sorry. I feel your pain and mixed with
mine for Sassy, it feels overwhelming. But I know that
Pinche had the most loving and caring mommy and I know
that Pinche knows it too.
May
God give you the courage and ability to endure.
Again I am so sorry. My deepest condolences.
Thanks
for keeping the site on and thanks for having my Sassy
there.
I
wish I could hug you,
Hugsssss
and love, Elaine, (angel Sassy), Spunky, Sissy, and
Soffee
i
read your updates each day. i am soooooo sorry to hear
of pinche's passing. i wish i could tell you that it
gets easier. i told you about my duncan who was taken
from us due to that horrible thing called cancer. that
is such an awful word. it will be 3 years on may
18. i go back to the exact spot at the exact time that
he left us each year. i just want to be able to feel
his presence. maybe it will never happen but i will
keep trying. we just planted new flowers on his grave
today. he is buried in our backyard with a rock fence
around his grave. when i look out the window and see
flowers blooming it is as if he is trying to tell us that he
is ok and that we should quit feeling so hurt. but my
heart hurts every day for him. he was my best
friend.
keep
pinche's memory alive and remember him each and every
day. he sounds so much like duncan. duncan
fought death so hard, i just wish he could have won. with my
most sincere thoughts and prayers,
nancy
spivey
Dear
Gigi,
I
loved your website and Pinche's life story. Right now
I am sobbing. My heartfelt sympathy to you. I am
sure Pinche is surrounded with milkbones right now up in
heaven.
I
am putting my 18 year old siamese, Deja, to sleep on Tuesday
at 5:30 after doing all that I could do for him. He,
too, has been the love of my life since he was 6 weeks
old.
It
will be a very empty house Tuesday night even though I have
two other cats.
Take
care,
Robin,
Cleveland, OH
Gigi,
I
held off as to give you a day to grieve. He couldn't have
had a better master and friend. I am so sorry for your loss.
It is good to hear that your column will continue to live
on. You were his spirit and you gave him the quality of
well, as they say, a dog's life.
Ron
& Caron Waltman,
Cambria, California
All
sad condolences from Texas.
You
really have made a contribution to canine literature---and I
think you should put it all together in his memory.
Pobre
Pinche Perro! I've had dogs who lived to 16 and
17---and it's just like a human...even when their time has
come, it's very hard to accept.
Even
though we've never met, I feel like I've been part of the
story all along through the posts to the HPS sites. I
hope you all are doing as OK as possible under the
circumstances. It is quite an odyssey you all have
been through.
Charles
Lincoln.
Texas
Hi
Gigi,
A
friend of mine sent me your journal about Pinche
several days ago. I read every single word and at the end I
cried and cried.
My
friend knows the love I have for my two bichons and she knew
I would love reading that there is another person on this
earth that would go to the ends of the planet to save their
loved baby.
I
have had my Heidi 12 months now and I have a rescued bichon
I got at Small Paws, the bichon rescue organization
that rescues bichons from puppymills. Her name is Haley and
she is 6 years old. These dogs are the reason I want to get
up in the morning and face another day.
I
am so sorry about Pinche. He was so beautiful. His struggles
in life were so many and I think he was so
brave.
My
heart breaks for you today and as I am typing this I am
crying just to know the little love you have lost. I know
you will always have the memories of little Pinche. He
sounds like he was one in a million.
Thank
you so much for sharing all the wonderful things about his
life. It was sad at the end, but what a terrific dog he was!
God Bless you and I am saying a prayer right now that God
will heal your heart and give you
comfort.
I
also have created a little journal about my babies. I
thought maybe you might enjoy reading about them and seeing
some pictures of them. I would love to put a picture of
Pinche on my journal if you would give me permission.
God
Bless you Gigi and I am praying for you,
Sheila
Medford, Heidi and Haley
http://journals.aol.com/dsreneau/MybichonsHeidiandHaley/
Dear
Gigi,
I
am so sorry that you have lost your beloved Pinche. I really
hoped he would survive, yet somewhere in my heart I felt you
were pushing for the impossible. I am sad, yet
relieved that your beloved fur friend is no longer
suffering. It is you now who will suffer, as we love
our dogs so terribly that they are indeed a physical
part of our hearts. When they leave us, they take a
big chunk out of that heart. I know how much you loved
Pinche, therefore, you have a looooong recovery journey
before your heart heals. This is a painful
loss.
I
think right now that you are reaching out to ask "What
happened?" and wondering if you did something "wrong."
No my friend, you did more than most of us could
ever consider doing, both financially and emotionally.
Why Pinche died as he did is merely a physical thing,
something I am sure others will tell you. It was his
time, Gigi. There was nothing more you or your
veterinarian could do. We all have a time clock
ticking, no matter our hopes or dreams. All good
things come to an end, remember?
For
now, comfort yourself with the knowledge that you loved and
were loved back by a very special dog. There are
millions of dogs and cats who never get to experience even
one day of love such as what you two shared. Think how
special Pinche was! So many shelter throw aways would
give their lives (and they do) for just one day of love such
as yours.
My
prayers are of thanks to you for keeping Pinche, even though
there were touchy times in the beginning. My prayers
are for Pinche that he no longer in pain and that his body
is healed at the Rainbow Bridge. My prayers are for
your broken heart to be mended in time, that happy memories
will cushion the hurt you are feeling right now. And
my strongest prayer is that when the time is right, you will
honor Pinche's memory by going to an animal shelter and
saving another wanting soul. It is the ultimate
compliment to our departed pet, you know.
For
now, cry, cry and cry. Tears help heal the
heart. You are not alone in your grief. We all
care.
Love,
Barbara,
Panda, Tillie and Monty
Hi
Gigi:
I
want to tell you how sorry I am for the loss of Pinche. I
know you have received so many of these emails from everyone
but I also wanted to give you thoughts.
You
were one of the first to send me an email about my dog
Sammie when she died in January. It has been almost three
months and I am still having problems sleeping at night. I
know it is not going to be easy for you. I also know that
from everyone in this group and other places on the web,
they say that in time you will heal. Your daily diary of
your dog helped. I know it gave strength to you and others
as well.
I
know it is not much but your puppy is in a better place. Not
hurting any more and smiling with all of the others
puppies.
I
know time will heal the pain you have.
David
Houston,
Texas
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