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Why Is Missing Special Days With The Pets So Sad?

11/10/2014

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Cat Amelia (in stroller,) collie Huxley, cardigan welsh corgis Morgan and Brychwyn and miniature Dachshund Wilhelm celebrate in style with
"They say it's your birthday"
Typist: Bethany
Four years ago Saturday, I went to the Seattle Animal Shelter and met who would soon become the Cascadian Nomads beloved adventure cat, Amelia. Soon after making the new cat comfortable, we received news that our future goofy corgi puppy, Brychwyn, had been born via c-section in Idaho. Brychwyn's fourth birthday was yesterday, November 9th. Today, the youngest of the Cascadian Nomads, handsome collie Huxley, turns three years old. It's a fantastic celebration time and I am missing it all. I am in Buffalo, New York because my grandfather passed away suddenly last week. The grandfather who taught me all about loving pets, especially dogs.

Happy Birthday party collie Huxley
"We're gonna have a good time"
Blue merle Cardigan Welsh Corgi Brychwyn with a Happy Birthday dog cookie.
"I'm glad it's your birthday"
Maybe I am just grief stricken, but I feel very guilty for missing these special Cascadian Nomads days. Okay. It's definitely because I am grief stricken. Being where I am with my human family is very important. But I can't help thinking about the mischief time plays on all of us. Human's lives seem so short. Dogs and cats lives are even shorter. I only get so many days with my special fur friends and I work so hard to make each and every one as full of joy, love and fun as possible. It doesn't matter if it's a special day, holiday, vacation day, week day, etc. I know to never take time for granted. Yet I can't help feeling sad about missing these recent celebration days.
My grandfather wouldn't want me to be sad. Amelia, Brychwyn and Huxley also wouldn't want to see me blue and either would Wilhelm and Leo. It is times like these that I am glad I do my very best to make the most of each and every day with my pets. Missing a Gotcha Day and two birthdays probably isn't that big of a deal in the grand scheme of things. However, it is important to have a reminder that I should never stop striving to make each day special for myself but especially for my pets. So I hope they are resting up while I am gone because things are going to be crazy adventurous when I return!
Cute resting cat Amelia."Happy birthday to you"

Amelia, thank you so much for choosing me four years ago. I love you.

Brychwyn, 
I hope your birthday was wonderful! (I heard you had a very long walk.)

Huxley,
happy, happy birthday to you, our big baby! (As in the largest and youngest Cascadian Nomads dog.)


Have you ever had to miss spending special days with your pets?
What do you and your pets do to make the most of each and every day?

Triton Cockatoo Leo with a Happy Birthday Balloon.
"I would like you to dance..." Leo had to have an early July birthday celebration because the Cascadian Nomads humans had to go to the UK for a wedding and missed his actual birthday. (Click on the photo to learn more.)
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Molly The Wally link
11/9/2014 05:34:29 pm

We miss special days all the time but we think it is more important to treasure everyday than worry about just one or two each year. Have a marvellous Monday.
Best wishes Molly

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Mary link
11/9/2014 10:18:10 pm

Sorry to hear about your Grandfather. All the critters will be so glad to see you and you can have a wonderful time when you get home.

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Rebecca link
11/10/2014 12:50:02 am

So sorry to read about the passing of your Grandfather! You'll just have to celebrate everyone's special day when you get home ... and it'll mean so much more!!!

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Beth link
11/10/2014 01:13:26 am

I'm sorry to hear about your grandfather. I think Molly The Wally is right, the important thing is to treasure the days you spend together!

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Taryn link
11/10/2014 01:51:04 am

I am so very sorry about your grandfather. Since Wilson and Jimmy don't actually know it is a special day, I just postpone the party until I can be there. They still have fun and I still get those special photos!

But you are so right! Life is short. We must all try to make the most of it!

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Jana Rade link
11/10/2014 09:55:08 am

So sorry for your loss. Some grandparents are stars guiding us through life whether present or not.

The only time we missed a special day with any of our dogs was when they couldn't take part because of the health status at the time. Otherwise we always make sure we have lots of quality time together every day.

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Rebekah link
11/10/2014 12:18:23 pm

I am very sorry for the loss of your grandfather.

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Jackie Bouchard link
11/11/2014 05:33:51 am

So sorry for the loss of your grandfather. And sorry you can't be with your furries on their special days - but really, the furries think any day we spend with them is special. Like you, we try to make the most of our days together. We learned that from Abby's short life - she got cheated on quantity, but she had great quality. We know there is never "enough" time to be with the ones you love so you have to make the most of today. We try to do that by never skimping on walkies time together, and sometimes I just stop in the middle of a walk and give Rita some extra loving - a hug, a kiss or a pat. I'm sure you'll have a wonderful reunion when you get back!

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Lauren Miller link
11/15/2014 02:11:00 pm

Bethany, I am so sorry about your Grandfather. :-(

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Jan K link
11/18/2014 07:25:36 am

I'm so sorry for the loss of your grandfather, Bethany. If I have to miss special days with the animals, I remind myself that they don't know the difference. We try to make each and every day special anyway, and I think you do the same.

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