There are moments when you wish nothing but to be with someone, to show them you care, and show them comfort.

There are moments when we’re completely helpless and at a loss for words.

There are moments when you wish it could all be taken away.

No matter how hard we try, there will be insufferable heartache. There will be times when we cannot be there for the ones we care about, and times it’s so important to reach out to ones you don’t even know.

Life is filled with uncertainty.

I’ve always tried to consider my internet life one to be separate from real life. It’s a distinction that I’ve used to mentally separate myself from conflict and heartache… because really, you’re just people inside my beloved computer. But when tragedy strikes someone inside the beloved box, I find it impossible to look away. You’ve all become a very important part of me.

When one of us is faced with such unspeakable tragedy, the way this community unites is truly remarkable. It makes me so appreciative of each and everyone of you I’ve “met”.

One of our own, NYC Watchdawg, is experiencing that unspeakable, insufferable, tragic loss right now, as his 5 year old Puppy Monster is off to a better place.

Even though many of us would rather be there is person to share our condolences, it’s just not possible. But what we can do is try and help relieve the financial burden for their family. If you’re willing to help, please follow THIS link for more information, or even take a moment to visit NYCWD’s site and offer your words. Though it can never take away the heartache, it can let him know we are here.

‘Say not in grief ‘he is no more’ but live in thankfulness that he was’

Hebrew proverb