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Second Hope Circle

Helping people, pets and nonprofit organizations in Ontario through humane education, community programs and financial aid.

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P.O. Box 61019
Oakville ON CA
L6J 7P5

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A week ago we said goodbye. It still does not seem real, I listen for his nails clacking on the floor downstairs, tiptoe down in the morning so as not to wake him, drive home looking forward to our walk. But he is no longer here. My mind knows but my heart rebels. I need more time. Pogo’s health went rapidly downhill. We tried days of IV fluids in the hospital with no result. It wasn’t the cancer, but his kidney disease. There was nothing more we could do. I am not ready to reminisce about my sweet boy, because I miss him so damn much, every single day. If any of you have photos or memories, maybe you could send them in a few weeks when my heart might be a little stronger. He was going to be a shark for Halloween. I share the following because I want those grieving to know I understand, the grief is real & valid & awful & shattering. You are not alone, there are so many of us who understand. “There are no words for what it is to grieve. I can say that I weep, I ache, my thoughts scatter & then focus, my mind goes blank, I am numb, I shrink away from the light, I am hungry & then not, I avoid, & avoid again, I sleep & yet cannot, I weep. I can say all this but these words are not enough to describe grief. Not enough. There is never enough time. We wished we could stop time but we could not. We thought we had a year & then at least a month. But were faced with only days, hours. How do you say goodbye? I don’t know because I cannot do it. They live inside me & I hold them close, & every time I’m told to say goodbye, I tuck them inside my heart. But each time I remember all the goodbyes I’ve been asked to say. Every loss comes banging through & they’re all replayed. Each loss does not because easier but harder. Harder than the last because you remember every single one. My mind swirls with too many goodbyes. I have never felt so fragile as when I am grieving. My heart quakes & I think it is shattered. I feel as if I could never get out of bed again, not eat. Can I breathe? Can I see the light? We speak. We put our toes on the floor, stand & walk. We sleep & wake & live. Where does the strength come from? It must come from the power of the love we feel and miss."

Angelcake had surgery last week to remove a mast cell tumour on her head. The results came back and the vets feel that luckily it is unlikely to return. She is doing well and as snuggly as ever. Her stitches will come out at the end of the week. We are monitoring her blood glucose to make sure the surgery and stress doesn’t affect her diabetic remission. #guelph #ladybirdanimalsanctuary @ladybirdanimalsanctuary #diabeticcat #mastcelltumor #successfulsurgery #snugglebuddy #himilayancat #15yearsold #adoptme

Pogo update! We have a surgery date scheduled for Pogo to have his tumour removed. November 5th is the consult and the surgery is on the 6th (happy birthday to me!). Until then we are monitoring the size of the tumour and planning as many fun excursions as possible. After surgery he’ll need to recover and won’t be able to to Hydrotherapy or walks for a few weeks. Pogo is still doing well, although slowing down a bit on walks and food. Luckily all of his other conditions seem to be well managed with the medications. Do you have any fun activities/places to suggest for a food and scent motivated pup? #dogsofguelph #guelph #ontarioveterinarycollege @soarvetservices #hydrotherapy #surgerydate #futurecancersurvivor #guelphlife #hart #rescuedismyfavoritebreed #seniorpetsrock #adopted

The @burlingtonhumane is having a rabies and microchip clinic this Saturday! Appointment needed. There are several different low cost clinics for a variety of veterinary services happening around Ontario this fall. Follow us on Facebook to see the latest. #lowcostclinic #burlington #microchipclinic #burlingtonont

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