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  1. Today was the funeral
    26th Jan 2018 14:08
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Today was the funeral
6 years & 11 months ago
26th Jan 2018 14:08

Really long post ahead, first I'm going to reassure you all that I'm alright now.
I was miserable on Tuesday but have been getting better since. Rather then letting yourself catch the remainder of my bad mood, don't worry it's okay and things will get better. You probably never met me or the person I'm talking about. Feel free to joke and laugh, it won't hurt me at all.
(I really do mean that, it's how my dad deals with upsetting situations, it's how the lady who died dealt with them too. So if you wanna joke and be happy here, go right ahead)

There was a fire at the animal shelter I work at, half the animals died and the owner, a 75 year old lady, died trying to save them. She kept going back into the building to bring out another puppy, and it cost her her life.
The lady was an important figure in our community and I knew her and had a lot of respect for her. Whenever I needed help she was there, and from what I gather she was like that to everyone. There are a lot of people who will miss her.
Half the animals there died, none of the cats they had for adoption made it out. Several dogs were taken to the vet for their burns and smoke inhalation. I knew many of these animals by name. I was happy to find out though that adoptions had gone alright the past week and a few animals I thought had died had already been brought home before the fire started.

On tuesday I heard the news, it was on the radio, all over my facebook feed, it was everywhere and I kept looking at it trying to figure things out.

On wednesday I went to the shelter to help out. All the surviving animals had already been moved to different locations and they were now taking apart the outdoor kennels and cleaning everything.
It was weird, seeing the place like that. The kennels empty, the main building completely destroyed and the owner gone. I stayed for three and a half hours working and then I went home. The funeral arrangements were announced and it was open to the public.

On Thursday I was alright again. Though I couldn't make a decision of whether or not to go to the funeral, I felt like I was moving on.

Today was the funeral, and I didn't go. I feel like I might regret it sometime in the future, but I made my choice. I will go to the candle light vigil they're holding at the shelter though. It's a few hours from now so I'll have to get ready soon.


So I'm making this blog to talk about it for a moment. Blogs are easy to delete so if this bothers anyone I can easily remove it myself.

Queen
So terribly sorry to hear about that that really is tragic. She sounds like an amazing woman, and she definitely went out a hero. My heart goes out to her, her family, and all the animals. She is amazing, and I am sure no one will ever forget what she did - she must have had a big heart <3. I hope the animals find loving homes soon, too.
16 years, 10 months & 30 days ago 27th Jan 2018 10:26
 
Thank you all
I went to the vigil they held at the shelter. Her kids and grandkids were there, along with the other volunteers and people who adopted from there. They told stories about who she was and it was nice.
Everyone there admitted they couldn't imagine her going out any other way. She was 75 and not looking to retire, the shelter was her life. She would have been devastated if she didn't go back in and save whoever she could.

There was a picture someone drew for one of the cats who died. A 6 month old orange kitten named Jabari, he was one of my favorites. It was a sweet picture, it made me sad for the one who drew it though. They obviously loved him a lot too.
16 years & 11 months ago 26th Jan 2018 19:39
 
She was a truly amazing person indeed. I'm really sorry she didn't make it, but you know what? Don't feel bad. I don't. She died doing something that she loved and so I feel good for her. She loved animals and she loved her job. She died saving them and that is an amazing way to go. Dying doing something that you love. I hope that I am so lucky to go that way. I am happy for her and I don't feel bad at all really. She got to save the animals that she could and I know that they will always be grateful for that. You don't need to be there for that because you already know all of this. And she knows that too. It's okay, it really is. You already have all the closure that you need and so there's nothing to feel bad or guilty about. You'll be just fine, sweety. c:
16 years & 11 months ago 26th Jan 2018 18:50
 
She sounds like she was a hero. Hang in there, grief is so hard but you're not in this alone <3
16 years & 11 months ago 26th Jan 2018 16:50
 
Aw man, she sounded like an awesome human being. Don't feel bad for not going. She'd probably want you to think and care for the surviving animals she saved.
16 years & 11 months ago 26th Jan 2018 14:28
 
Oh how utterly tragic what an angel she was going in to save what fur babies she could. Don't regret your decision. Everybody deals with things in their own way. I wish good things for the surviving animals. They deserve loving homes! And I wish you all the best too
16 years & 11 months ago 26th Jan 2018 14:17
 
  1. Today was the funeral
    26th Jan 2018 14:08
    6 years & 11 months ago
  2. Pet goals
    23rd Nov 2017 01:49
    7 years, 1 month & 4 days ago
  3. Onichats Information and Adoption
    19th Jun 2016 00:43
    8 years, 6 months & 9 days ago
  4. Marapet recolors
    21st May 2014 20:28
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