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Theowl
Member
09-28-2000
| Tuesday, July 19, 2005 - 3:56 pm
Thanks Julie and Kstme. I was warned about getting too attached. In fact, I've even cried when some of them were adopted, because I knew I'd miss them. We have some really great dogs there, and now I just have more love for them. I'm sure I'll be OK, I just need time. 
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Halfunit
Moderator
09-02-2001
| Tuesday, July 19, 2005 - 4:09 pm

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Saxywildcat
Member
05-30-2005
| Tuesday, July 19, 2005 - 4:21 pm
Owl: Thanks for your words about my piggie. It's breast cancer and he's going to need to be put down. I am lucky though, and have 2 new puppies that are filling my life with joy (and hecticness, and lack of sleep..). Anywho.. Gl with the dogs tomorrow, i know that you will miss those three, but i know that the others need just as much love. I'd like to think that if i were in your situation, I would stick it out for those other animals that still need the love.. But, I really don't know what i'd do.
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Sillycalimomma
Member
11-13-2003
| Tuesday, July 19, 2005 - 4:29 pm
owl---thats so sad. Im so sorry.... This one goes for you too saxy...

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Lumbele
Member
07-12-2002
| Tuesday, July 19, 2005 - 4:32 pm
(((Theowl)))
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Whoami
Member
08-03-2001
| Tuesday, July 19, 2005 - 5:53 pm
{{{{MsOwl}}}} I agree with the rest. What a grand heart you have. And what incredible courage to do what you do for these beautiful animals. I don't know that I could do it either.
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Rosie
Member
11-12-2003
| Tuesday, July 19, 2005 - 6:02 pm
MsOwl, you are an absolute angel for those little ones. I don't know if I could handle the sad times either. But, I do know that the animals are better off for having you around.
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Pamy
Member
01-02-2002
| Tuesday, July 19, 2005 - 6:03 pm
(((Ms Owl))) xoxoxxoxxo
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Seamonkey
Member
09-07-2000
| Tuesday, July 19, 2005 - 6:37 pm
That's so tough, MsOwl. It is just heart wrenching when you have to let them go, or when things happen that are simply beyond your control. If you must back off, I'm sure you will still work for those homeless pets, but maybe when you look in the soft loving eyes of those still there, they will tell you just how much you are doing for them.
  
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Wink
Member
10-06-2000
| Tuesday, July 19, 2005 - 7:05 pm
MsOwl all I can say is I am so thankful there are wonderful people out there who care so much for these little ones the way you do.
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Jimmer
Member
08-30-2000
| Tuesday, July 19, 2005 - 8:12 pm
Owl, very few have had to experience what you went through today. You have my best wishes and my deepest respect for the wonderful thing that you are doing.
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Calamity
Member
10-18-2001
| Wednesday, July 20, 2005 - 11:35 am
Oh I'm just crying for you and those doggies, Theowl. I can't even think of how to say how sorry I am.
 Sasha, Casey, and Sweet Melissa 
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Retired
Member
07-11-2001
| Wednesday, July 20, 2005 - 2:41 pm
Owl - I am so sorry to hear this sad news. Please hang in there. The other animals need you!
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Theowl
Member
09-28-2000
| Wednesday, July 20, 2005 - 4:47 pm
Oh Geez you guys!! Thank you soooo much for the hugs and kindest words I've ever heard!! You make me cry all over again. I did go do the dogs today, and I did OK. It was really hard when I saw Conan and Scarf (Casey's brother and sister) and Ginger, Tashsa (she's doing 100% better) and Pasha (Sasha's sisters). They all carried on as if nothing had happened of course. I just knew that I had to do it for all of them, and I will KEEP doing it for them. I know that if all of you had the time, you would do it too. I just don't have a job, and I LOVE feeling appreciated, even if it is just a bunch of dogs!! Yesterday a storm blew up my satellite dish, and we had to buy a new one, which is really bad, but it did take my mind off of the bad stuff for most of the evening, because I couldn't get my brain to work. I tried so hard to figure out the on-screen direction, and when that didn't work, I called DirecTV and it took 3 people to talk me through it. I felt so stupid!! It still isn't right, but I do have TV now. Also, my thoughts were so messed up last night, I couldn't comprehend ANYTHING. It was a costly but good diversion anyway. Saxy, that is so terrible about your "piggie"!! Breast cancer!?!? How awful!! I did see pictures of you new puppies, and they are Beautiful!! Thanks again everyone. You are all the Best!!
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Saxywildcat
Member
05-30-2005
| Wednesday, July 20, 2005 - 5:37 pm
Owl, I am glad that you are going to keep it up with the dogs. It sounds like they all love you very much. I'm glad you enjoyed the pics of my puppies. they're a handful whiel I'm trying to pack up my apt.. lol
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Mack
Member
07-23-2002
| Friday, August 05, 2005 - 9:40 am
Smokey 1991 - 16 May 2005 It's been a few months now but it's still hard to come home and not see the big guy waiting for us. I've had several animals in my life and remember each one fondly and each has a special place in my heart and mind. Smokey was my wife's cat that she brought into our marriage and he quickly adopted me as "dad". He was my wife's special and constant companion and I've never seen an animal more dedicated to a human. Losing Smoke was especially hard as my wife lost her father, her mother and Smoke within a 93 day period. See you later Smoke.
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Jimmer
Member
08-30-2000
| Friday, August 05, 2005 - 10:05 am
Mack, I wish you and your wife all the best. Smokey reminds me of my cat when I was growing up - he looks like a great big lovable fellow. I still miss him, but it gets better and you have nice memories. You've certainly gone through a tough time. Hopefully, things will be looking up for you now.
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Calamity
Member
10-18-2001
| Friday, August 05, 2005 - 1:00 pm
Smokey Mack: We just lost our cat Belle on July 15 so I understand how difficult this time is for you and your family. That was a lovely memorial for him.
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Mack
Member
07-23-2002
| Sunday, August 07, 2005 - 12:59 pm
Calamity - I'm so sorry to hear about Belle. If the poem is right Belle and Smokey are playing together by the Rainbow Bridge and will be waiting there for us some time in the future.
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Twinkie
Member
09-24-2002
| Sunday, August 07, 2005 - 4:47 pm
Mack, I'm so sorry about Smokey and your family members who have passed on. My heart goes out to you.
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Seamonkey
Moderator
09-07-2000
| Tuesday, August 09, 2005 - 10:34 am
Mack, I'm sorry for that huge loss of your sweet Smokey.
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Cinder
Member
09-01-2000
| Sunday, August 21, 2005 - 4:31 pm
Cinder (the cat) passed away today. Although she was old, and I knew her time was near- it was still painful. I am assuming it was of natural causes, but I won't know I guess. Thankfully my husband was home to take some of the burden off of me. He was the one (besides the dog probably)who first notices she wasn't breathing right. I tried to take her to drink water but she wouldn't. In hindsight- she wouldn't eat this morning either even though I switched to moist cat food this week after noticing she was spitting out the hard cat food. She seemed like a new and improved cat this week. I think she wanted to eat this morning, she meowed, but kept walking away. I told DH to check on her next time he walked to the living room- and he said she wasn't there. I knew that wasn't good and told him we needed to find her because I know cats go to hide before they die. I found her in our closet not breathing. I hated taking her to a vet I didn't know, but knew we couldn't keep her body till tomorrow. Thanks for being her so I could vent. I know it is nothing in comparison to what Maris is going through today.
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Halfunit
Moderator
09-02-2001
| Sunday, August 21, 2005 - 4:34 pm

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Wendo
Member
08-07-2000
| Sunday, August 21, 2005 - 5:02 pm
Cinder, sorry to hear about your cat passing away.
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Jimmer
Member
08-30-2000
| Sunday, August 21, 2005 - 6:38 pm
Cinder, It's always hard, even if they are old and you know the time is coming. It's nice that she was able to share a good life with you.
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