| Pet Loss: Kuddles ~ Her Final Journey |
| © 2005, Rev. Kimberly R. Dreiman Posted here with author's permission. |
The bible teaches there is a time for everything as shown in Ecclesiastes 3:1-8:
"There is a time for everything and a season for every activity under heaven: a time
to be born and a time to die, a time to plant and a time to uproot, a time to kill and a
time to heal, a time to tear down and a time to build up, a time to weep and a time
to laugh, a time to mourn and a time to dance, a time to scatter stones and a time
to gather them, a time to embrace and a time to refrain, a time to search and a time
to give up, a time to keep and a time to throw away, a time to tear and a time to
mend, a time to be silent and a time to speak, a time to love and a time to hate, a
time for war and a time for peace." I am going to share with you about the time
given to Kuddles (my dog) and I.
Kuddles came into my life 13 years ago. In the beginning she was purchased as a
pet for my niece. But, due to work schedules the family wasn't able to care for
her. So, Kuddles came to live with me. She was a cute and loving puppy.
As with everything ~ time marches on. All of a sudden it was 13 years later and
Kuddles wasn't a young puppy. Kuddles loved long walks and getting a treat of
table food from my dad at meal time. She would roll up a throw rug after she
finished eating. She had a daily routine. But, as I said, she was no longer a
puppy. Now, she had to be carried outside to use the bathroom and her eyes and
ears were failing. She had started curling up sleeping in her box and had no
interest in the world around her. I know Kuddles knew it was close to time for her
to go home to be with the Lord. She seemed ready to go on her final journey.
One morning Kuddles could no longer stand up. So, I knew it was probably time
for her to leave this earth. I wanted to make sure I had done everything possible
for her – so I took her to the vet. The vet confirmed what I already knew. I was
going to have to trust the Lord and allow Kuddles to go home and be with the Lord.
The vet gave her IV fluids and an antibiotic shot – to make her more comfortable
until the Lord called her home.
I brought her home and kept her warm and comfortable. Mom and I warmed
blankets to keep her warm and changed her covers when she made a mess. Mom
and I prayed that if the Lord wasn't going to heal her, that he would take her home.
The next morning, I found Kuddles had gone home to be with the Lord. I cried
because I would no longer have my best friend ~ Kuddles. But, I know Kuddles is
at peace and is with the Lord. God gave me 13 special years with Kuddles. Now, I
must focus on the memories. I will cherish always the good times I had playing
with and walking Kuddles.
I have a younger dog named Jupiter and 5 cats (Scampy, Marcus, Callie,Twinkles
and Yellow) that need my love and attention. I will care and love them until the
Lord calls them home.
If you have recently lost a pet ~ remember God knows what is best and will give
you comfort in this time of sorrow. No pet can take the place of the pet that went
home to be with the Lord, but pray about adopting a homeless or abused animal.
Another way to honor a pet that has gone to be with the Lord is to send a donation
to an animal shelter or humane society in memory of your pet.
"There is a time for everything and a season for every activity under heaven: a time
to be born and a time to die, a time to plant and a time to uproot, a time to kill and a
time to heal, a time to tear down and a time to build up, a time to weep and a time
to laugh, a time to mourn and a time to dance, a time to scatter stones and a time
to gather them, a time to embrace and a time to refrain, a time to search and a time
to give up, a time to keep and a time to throw away, a time to tear and a time to
mend, a time to be silent and a time to speak, a time to love and a time to hate, a
time for war and a time for peace." I am going to share with you about the time
given to Kuddles (my dog) and I.
Kuddles came into my life 13 years ago. In the beginning she was purchased as a
pet for my niece. But, due to work schedules the family wasn't able to care for
her. So, Kuddles came to live with me. She was a cute and loving puppy.
As with everything ~ time marches on. All of a sudden it was 13 years later and
Kuddles wasn't a young puppy. Kuddles loved long walks and getting a treat of
table food from my dad at meal time. She would roll up a throw rug after she
finished eating. She had a daily routine. But, as I said, she was no longer a
puppy. Now, she had to be carried outside to use the bathroom and her eyes and
ears were failing. She had started curling up sleeping in her box and had no
interest in the world around her. I know Kuddles knew it was close to time for her
to go home to be with the Lord. She seemed ready to go on her final journey.
One morning Kuddles could no longer stand up. So, I knew it was probably time
for her to leave this earth. I wanted to make sure I had done everything possible
for her – so I took her to the vet. The vet confirmed what I already knew. I was
going to have to trust the Lord and allow Kuddles to go home and be with the Lord.
The vet gave her IV fluids and an antibiotic shot – to make her more comfortable
until the Lord called her home.
I brought her home and kept her warm and comfortable. Mom and I warmed
blankets to keep her warm and changed her covers when she made a mess. Mom
and I prayed that if the Lord wasn't going to heal her, that he would take her home.
The next morning, I found Kuddles had gone home to be with the Lord. I cried
because I would no longer have my best friend ~ Kuddles. But, I know Kuddles is
at peace and is with the Lord. God gave me 13 special years with Kuddles. Now, I
must focus on the memories. I will cherish always the good times I had playing
with and walking Kuddles.
I have a younger dog named Jupiter and 5 cats (Scampy, Marcus, Callie,Twinkles
and Yellow) that need my love and attention. I will care and love them until the
Lord calls them home.
If you have recently lost a pet ~ remember God knows what is best and will give
you comfort in this time of sorrow. No pet can take the place of the pet that went
home to be with the Lord, but pray about adopting a homeless or abused animal.
Another way to honor a pet that has gone to be with the Lord is to send a donation
to an animal shelter or humane society in memory of your pet.
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