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biophile

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36. Thank you! Yes, volunteering seems like a better option at this time

Wed Dec 17, 2025, 03:24 PM

Dec 17

As opposed to taking on total responsibility for another horse. I know not to make any rash decisions too soon after an emotional shock. Will wait until after the New Year to mark a path forward.

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Lost my last horse on Monday- I have "empty barn syndrome" [View all] biophile Dec 17 OP

Sorry to hear that. dem4decades Dec 17 #1

Thank you- it's sad but a part of life biophile Dec 17 #8

I lost my 2 dogs this year, first time without a dog for 50 years. dem4decades Dec 17 #10

😢 biophile Dec 17 #42

I dog sat my son's dog for a weekend, it was like my sweethear came back to visit. dem4decades Dec 17 #49

Deepest condolences SheltieLover Dec 17 #2

Maybe eventually- I'm going to see how things go biophile Dec 17 #7

Maybe then you can visit the horses, get some quality equine time in? SheltieLover Dec 17 #9

Bless your heart - and I do mean that. Thank you. hamsterjill Dec 17 #13

I retired 3 years ago - nearly 70 now biophile Dec 17 #41

I'm so sorry for your loss. I felt so empty after my last dog passed in 2018. I'd never sinkingfeeling Dec 17 #3

Thank you- it's definitely a change in life biophile Dec 17 #6

I am so sorry UpInArms Dec 17 #4

Thank you- it is sad but not tragic - it's just an adjustment in routine and attitude 😏 biophile Dec 17 #5

I'm sorry cate94 Dec 17 #11

Its so kind of you to offer that sentiment- thank you biophile Dec 17 #26

Somewhere StarryNite Dec 17 #12

That is beautiful- what a lovely thought; thank you biophile Dec 17 #25

My heart is with you! Hope22 Dec 17 #14

Thank you! biophile Dec 17 #27

Oh, my...... Bayard Dec 17 #15

Your understanding is so much appreciated! Thank you biophile Dec 17 #29

My deepest sympathies irisblue Dec 17 #16

Thank you for your kind words! biophile Dec 17 #30

Two years ago, after 27 years, I became a horse-less mom. Often times I had between 10 and 15 horses on property, in2herbs Dec 17 #17

Good advice! I appreciate your gracious reminder of all the memories! biophile Dec 17 #31

My neighbor's teenage son is learning to be a bee keeper. In my area it seems that wasps are more prolific than in2herbs Dec 17 #50

I'm sorry to hear of your loss nuxvomica Dec 17 #18

How true! The little things in our daily routine that we miss! biophile Dec 17 #32

Pets are like children that never grow up. patphil Dec 17 #19

It's a feeling every pet parent will know. Thank you very much for your expression of sympathy biophile Dec 17 #33

I'm so sorry for your loss. Hope you find comfort in knowing he is out of pain now. tazcat Dec 17 #20

Thank you - Yes, he is with my horse who passed 6 years ago biophile Dec 17 #34

Sorry to hear the news. calimary Dec 17 #21

Thank you, Calimary! biophile Dec 17 #35

There are many Animal rescue agencies just type in horse or animal rescue and your state or county's name Botany Dec 17 #22

Thank you! Yes, volunteering seems like a better option at this time biophile Dec 17 #36

I am so sorry for your loss, biophile Grim Chieftain Dec 17 #23

Your kind words are much appreciated! biophile Dec 17 #37

My deepest condolences, biophile. HeartsCanHope Dec 17 #24

Thank you so much! biophile Dec 17 #38

I'm so sorry to hear that wendyb-NC Dec 17 #28

Thank you, yes, indeed, Wendyb biophile Dec 17 #39

That's right wendyb-NC Dec 17 #44

So sorry montanacowboy Dec 17 #40

True that! I never really minded the cold weather work biophile Dec 17 #46

I'm sorry for the loss of your companion and perhaps a way of life. yonder Dec 17 #43

Indeed it is best not to make hasty decisions after a loss biophile Dec 17 #47

My condolences Dear_Prudence Dec 17 #45

Thank you, Dear Prudence! biophile Dec 17 #48

Sorry Rebl2 Dec 17 #51

Thank you, Rebl2 biophile Thursday #53

I'm sorry you lost him biophile. That is hard on a horse mom. George McGovern Thursday #52

What a beautiful image! biophile Thursday #54

You are welcome. 🫶🏼 George McGovern Thursday #55