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I have been sorting my daughters bedroom (she has left home) and found a couple of photos of my old boy 'Marco'. He was 17 when we had to have him put to sleep (not long after this photo), he was a foxhound x lab.

I still miss him. I had him cremated and he is in a pot in the garden. I planted flowers which bloom at the anniversary of his death (17 Sept), H and I talk to him every time we are in the garden.
Marco smiling.webp

This is him with Saffi. Marco had been ill and I couldn't face life without a dog. We went and bought Saffi and she gave him a new lease of life. They were together 5 years before Marco died. Saffi will be 10 on the 5th Nov.

Marco & Saffi.webp
 
Years ago we had a tiny farm with a huge garden and I was canning and freezing vegetables. I was making my own bread. We had three horses, we had many chickens for eggs. We had ducks, rabbits , dogs and cats, birds and fish. It was a very happy time in our lives. It was so good for us. I like sharing this special part about our lives.
 
Years ago we had a tiny farm........ It was a very happy time in our lives. It was so good for us. I like sharing this special part about our lives.[/quote]

Sounds idillic Gizmo, although you mentioned years ago? have you given it up now? (you do not have to answer if you do not wish to I do not wish trigger anything)

I get daily enjoyment and fulfillment out of making bread and foraging and looking after the animals. They are my life really. Chickens are so much fun to watch and I am looking forward to getting my first eggs from them, organic fresh eggs are so much nicer eh :) . The horses are pasture ornaments at the moment and I look forward to the spring and post back operation to try and ride them again. It gets me out and intune with nature which is just amazing and free. :)

Best wishes
Saffy
 
My husband got layed off from his work and we had to sell out and move. We could not handle all of that responsibility now.

Hi Gizmo
What a shame, It must have felt horrible when that happened. Its funny how you get out of routine and things you found time for before suddenly seem out of reach or not possible.

I sometimes do that and wonder how I ever coped before. At the moment I know they rely on me so it keeps me going and gives me something to get up for. Maybe I am using them as an emotional crutch? I think I have always done that with animals and care far more for them than humans (my children not included). I have little faith in humans but with aniumals we just seem to have unconditional time together, if that makes sense.

Have you any pets now?

best wishes
Saffy
 

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