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Pamplemousse
Member
09-28-2003
| Sunday, October 01, 2006 - 8:01 am
Shadow 9/15/1990-9/28/2006 On Thursday 9/28/06 our baby Shadow had to be put to sleep. She was the sweetest kitty! She loved to travel & went on many a road trip with me & my dh. She was an all black long hair who we took in as a 6 week old stray. She was very, very social & would watch TV with us (loved hockey, BB & Survivor and would always show up when we tuned in) Last weekend she was her normal self..on Monday she ate like normal but seemed to be a tad "off"...she even cuddled up to our dog Roxie (something she'd NEVER have done if feeling well!) Tuesday she refused food but took water...she started to hide in our closet but did come out for some time with us. Wed morning she refused water and really was hiding. DH & I both cuddled her & she was just not herself...she made it clear she wanted to be alone & hide. I knew then it was really bad, as kitties generally hide when ready to give birth or die. Thurs morning very very early she cried out once in pain and her breathing became labored. We took her to the vet & he said she had a tumor on her abdomen. The vet indicated he could do some tests & maybe surgery but given her age & the fact that she'd also been in renal failure (early stage) for two years the prognosis would be "guarded" at best. So we made the heart wrenching decision & had her put to sleep. DH & I can't have kids to our pets are our kids. This is really hard on us. But I know she is in heaven with my parents.
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Halfunit
Moderator
09-02-2001
| Sunday, October 01, 2006 - 8:30 am

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Pamy
Member
01-02-2002
| Sunday, October 01, 2006 - 8:57 am
(((Sugar))) my thoughts and prayers go out to her mom. Pample..my thougths and prayers are with you (((Shadow)))
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Ophiliasgrandma
Member
09-04-2001
| Sunday, October 01, 2006 - 9:01 am
Pample, I am sorry you had to let go of your precious fur baby, Shadow. What a nice long life she had, and I just know, wonderful parents!
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Pamplemousse
Member
09-28-2003
| Sunday, October 01, 2006 - 9:30 am
thanks for the kindness!! i knew the wonderful people at TVCH would understand & be supportive
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Retired
Member
07-11-2001
| Sunday, October 01, 2006 - 10:33 am
Pample, I am sorry for your loss. Anyone who has had a pet understands what you are going through. (((Pample and Family & Shadow)))
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Live4dalejr8
Member
08-31-2006
| Monday, October 02, 2006 - 4:23 pm
Today I had to put my dog Dutchess to sleep she was 10 yrs old. It is so hard this is not the 1st pet I have had to do this too but she was special. I knew we gave her a better life then what she would have had. The person we knew who had the litter treated her awful so we took her. She had Glaucoma but that wasn't why she had to be put down we had her at the vet over and over for her excessive drinking and having to go to the bathroom. They found nothing test after test nothing. She was starting to go to the bathroom in the house too many times to handle so this had to be done. I feel awful I begged my husband who was closer to her then I was he hunted with her she was with him where ever he went, but it had to be done. The worst part is the vet is right across the street from where I live so when I leave tomorrow I will know she is there. I know she is now with my other dog who had to be put down a few years ago that is the only comfort I have.
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Dolphinschild
Member
06-22-2006
| Monday, October 02, 2006 - 4:28 pm
Live4dalejr8 I am sooooooooo sorry for what you had to do and your loss. I have had to put three of my dogs down and a cat in the last 15 years. It hurts so bad, especially when they are family.

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Live4dalejr8
Member
08-31-2006
| Monday, October 02, 2006 - 5:19 pm
Thanks Dolphin it's been rough and I have a horrible headache from crying
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Pamplemousse
Member
09-28-2003
| Monday, October 02, 2006 - 5:54 pm
Live4dalejr8 i am so very very sorry for your loss, it is hard. i hear you on the headache. be gentle on yourself ((((Live4 & family))))
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Native_texan
Member
08-24-2004
| Monday, October 02, 2006 - 6:21 pm
Baby was a precious 10 year old Blue Heeler that the ex brought home as a puppy. She proceeded to eat everything in the backyard - water hose, lawn furniture, lawnmower, you name it. Since my grandpa was having problems with a wild cat getting to his chickens we gave Baby to him. The wild cat quit coming around, the chickens were saved and Grandpa had a wonderful companion. When Grandpa died 4 years ago, my parents inherited Baby. We tried to keep her but had another dog and discovered that while Baby had never even snapped at a human, she hated other dogs. She was mainly an outdoor dog, but if it was really hot or really cold or rainy or, well, just about anytime really, Baby came in the house. She never had any accidents until the last several months. A couple of weeks ago, we realized she was having trouble seeing and it was getting worse daily. Since the yard was no longer a safe place for her, surgery was going to quite expensive and she was no longer housebroken, last week my dad took her to the SPCA. My mom told me he cried. My 3-year-old great niece was devastated that her "Big Baby" was gone. Tonight I told my dad that the SPCA was coming to our building in a couple of weeks and how strange would it be if Baby was among the adoptees. My dad looked at me so sadly and said "She's not there anymore." I asked him how he knew and he told me that they put her to sleep. I think deep down I knew that had happened. I thought I was okay about it until I started typing this but I was wrong. I keep seeing those sweet brown eyes.
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Dolphinschild
Member
06-22-2006
| Monday, October 02, 2006 - 7:31 pm
Your welcome Live4dalejr8 I can totally relate to the headache from crying. I get migraines and I get them just from crying at a movie, little alone over losing something near my heart. AS Pamplemousse said, be gentle to yourself. Give yourself some time to get through the tears and the headache that comes. My heart and thoughts are with you. Hugs...
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Halfunit
Moderator
09-02-2001
| Tuesday, October 03, 2006 - 6:01 am

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Ophiliasgrandma
Member
09-04-2001
| Tuesday, October 03, 2006 - 7:15 am
Duchess and Baby...sounds to me like heaven has two new wonderful additions. I'm just so sorry for their peeps.
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Retired
Member
07-11-2001
| Tuesday, October 03, 2006 - 12:17 pm
(((Live4 and Dutchess))) (((NT and Baby)))
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Seamonkey
Moderator
09-07-2000
| Wednesday, October 18, 2006 - 2:10 am
{{{Live, Pample, NT}}} Pample.. hits me so hard.. my sweet Critter is over 17 and fine but I just dread the thought.. She's a gorgeous long haired black kitty.
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Seamonkey
Moderator
09-07-2000
| Wednesday, October 18, 2006 - 2:13 am
{{{Bandit, Moxy and Pamy}}} hadn't been here for awhile, but I grieve with all of your losses.
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Whoami
Member
08-03-2001
| Thursday, October 19, 2006 - 11:55 pm
The two year anniversary of Boomer's passing came and I wasn't even aware of the terrible day. I knew a few days before that the date was coming up, and I guess I just filed it away. It wasn't until two days after that I realized I'd let the day come and go without a cognitive thought. It was a day filled with stress, plumbers and "how-the-heck-are-we-going-to-pay-for-this" drama. When the plumber finally left, I dressed and raced off to the store to get some items that couldn't wait for another day. However, I think Boomer knew, and came and let his presence be known that day. When I was at the store that day, I was looking at Pop Tarts (requested on the shopping list by Mom). As I looked over possible flavors, one that said "apple strudel" stuck out huge (even though Mom's not all that big on apple flavors). Then I remembered how Boomer loved sharing Toaster Strudels with us (I could hear his "voice" saying "strudels"), and so I smiled and got that flavor of Pop Tart because of it. I got a nice warm feeling of love when I picked the box off the shelf. So, my sweet boy was with me on the day I needed him, even when I didn't realize what day it was at the time. I still miss you terribly my sweet baby boy. But I love how you are still here with me. And I'll be looking for you to lead the pack of our other furry friends when you all come greet me at the Rainbow Bridge.
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Retired
Member
07-11-2001
| Friday, October 20, 2006 - 8:30 am
(((Who and Boomer)))
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Supergranny
Member
02-03-2005
| Friday, October 20, 2006 - 8:56 am
ohhh Whoami....you are making me cry. I so empathize with you. I go out to Sophie's grave and tell her good morning. And I have these two pug clowns racing around my feet. I believe as much as we love each and every one of our furbabies, we get a special friend who takes a bigger part of our hearts. Hugs with sympathy.
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Ophiliasgrandma
Member
09-04-2001
| Friday, October 20, 2006 - 9:00 am
Who, I remember you telling of Boomer's passing as if it was yesterday. Wasn't it on the tail-end of you getting back home after a hurricane alert?
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Jasper
Member
09-14-2000
| Friday, October 20, 2006 - 6:25 pm
Hard to believe it's been that long Who. Hugs to you. It's coming up on two years for me also and it's still a heavy weight, I miss Jasper so much. I have yet to put any pictures away, his ashes are still out and he is still my screensaver. I can only hope Boomer and Jasper are having a ball.
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Baby
Member
01-08-2006
| Friday, October 20, 2006 - 7:13 pm
Hugs to you guys who have lost your little furry loves! I know how much I still miss Baby and Sweetie Juju Pie! Although I had Sweetie for such a short time, two months or so, and Baby for just about fourteen years, I miss them both equally and still burst into tears and still long for both of them to be here with me. I know both are still here with Ms. Peaches and I in spirit and I can actually feel their presence at times. I have a few pics of Baby out, both in my bedroom and the living room. The one in the living room is right across from where I sit when I am in this room. I find it extremely comforting to be able to look at Baby's sweet picture! As soon as I can, I plan on putting a couple of pics of Sweetie out, too! I have a feeling this longing for them and missing them so much, never goes away! I tell myself that I am so grateful that I had the time that I did with them, they added so much to my life! Baby and Sweetie, I love you and miss you terribly!
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Retired
Member
07-11-2001
| Saturday, October 21, 2006 - 11:58 am
(((Jasper))) (((Baby)))
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Pamplemousse
Member
09-28-2003
| Sunday, October 22, 2006 - 2:00 pm
hugs to you all. it is hard to lose our fur babies. i miss my Shadow terribly. I too have sensed her presence here... i think our dog is still wondering where her "sister" went I am glad for the 16 years we did have & remember all the smiles she gave me (not to mention the times she saw me through)i just wish the end was not so fast!
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