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Seamonkey
Moderator
09-07-2000
| Monday, June 18, 2007 - 12:07 pm
{{{Biscotti}}} I'm so sorry for your double loss. I know Thelma and Louise are reuinted at the Rainbow Bridge, but that still leaves you grieving their loss in your life. 
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Prisonerno6
Member
08-31-2002
| Monday, June 18, 2007 - 12:07 pm
{{{{Bisc}}}} with kitty kisses from Spot and Trouble.
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Retired
Member
07-11-2001
| Monday, June 18, 2007 - 1:22 pm
(((Bisc))) I so sorry you lost both Thelma & Louise within such a short period of time.
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Halfunit
Moderator
09-02-2001
| Monday, June 18, 2007 - 6:07 pm

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Pamy
Member
01-02-2002
| Monday, June 18, 2007 - 6:07 pm
((Bisc))) my thoughts and prayers are with you, my heart breaks for you
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Biscottiii
Member
05-29-2004
| Monday, June 18, 2007 - 10:10 pm
Thank you Slinky and Everyone for the kind thoughts!!! So much appreciated! They were just like their movie counterparts, Thelma was always running around getting into trouble ("Trouble" was her middle name!) and Louise always running after her trying to keep her out of mischief. Frankly, I've been pretty broken up, especially after the loss of Thelma who died in my arms. She stopped being able to tolerate the anti-inflammatory med and was in so much pain. I wasn't able to subject her to the next option, of perhaps exploratory surgery. So the vet came over to my house to save her the trauma of another trip to the clinic. My lively little bobcat, the little Manx. Louise, her older Calico sister had passed away on St. Patrick's Day, just 4 days after their Irish Dad's birthday. She gave me some whisker kisses as she cuddled under the covers with me, got up to sleep on top between my feet and later gently slid off the bed. When I got up that morning, Louise was partially under my bed and already gone. They were the love of their Dad's life; John had been my coworker that I was volunteer caregiver for, who died in 1998 losing his 6 yr struggle with AIDS. I never would have guessed just how much I would come to love Thelma & Louise myself! Both have been cremated and, later in the week, my Sister & her Grandkids & I are taking them to sprinkle on John's grave. Knowing that he will keep his little girls together and safe. The house has been so quiet and sad. Then my Sis and the kids popped in from Phoenix a whole week earlier than expected. At least the place turned lively and noisy so that has helped (as I write, they're in the other room watching a gruesome Hannibal Lecter movie that I finally snuck out of). This morning I was finally able to start putting away my Darling Kitties' toys for the first time. Mames posted the Rainbow Bridge story for me a few days ago which really helped. I just know John and Louise were there eagerly waiting to greet Thelma, and that someday I will see them all again. Again, Thanks! Bisc
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Mameblanche
Member
08-24-2002
| Monday, June 18, 2007 - 10:48 pm
{{{{{{Bisc}}}}}}
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Seamonkey
Moderator
09-07-2000
| Tuesday, June 19, 2007 - 2:27 pm
Wow, Bisc, what a lovely story and what a wonderful thing you did, taking them in,and clearly they paid back with love and more love.
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Happymom
Member
01-20-2003
| Friday, June 22, 2007 - 10:57 am
(((Biscottiii))) I am so so sorry.
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Supergranny
Member
02-03-2005
| Friday, June 22, 2007 - 11:28 am
Oh Bisc, I feel so sad for you. It is such a loss when our furbabies leave us. I just read a book about a medium and they all say they see beloved pets with their owners in the after life. That gives me great comfort too.
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Twinkie
Member
09-24-2002
| Friday, June 22, 2007 - 3:04 pm
I'm so sorry for your loss, Bisc. 
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Watching2
Member
07-07-2001
| Saturday, June 23, 2007 - 11:07 pm
(((((Bisc)))) I'm so sorry for your loss. What true blessings Thema and Louise were. First for their Dad until his death and then for you. They sure deserve a wonderful time over the Rainbow Bridge. I'm sure their Dad was waiting for them with open arms. ((((Bisc))))
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Chewpito
Member
01-04-2004
| Sunday, June 24, 2007 - 12:00 am
The story of Thelma and Louise, and John...is such a moving and touching tribute to them all and your love combined. The thought of you sprinkling thier ashes on thier original Daddy's grave has caused my eyes to blur from tears... It sounds as though they were loved through thier journey... I often worry about the day that my pups will leave me, but probably more so I worry that I might leave them first and they will not find the love,warmth and safety that they have with me.... It sounds as though your kittys were blessed twice in this lifetime and you were act two... My thoughts are with you...
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Calamity
Member
10-18-2001
| Monday, June 25, 2007 - 12:27 pm
Louise and Thelma What a touching tribute to your dear friends, Biscottiii. I'm so sorry for your losses.
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Lateeda
Member
12-01-2006
| Saturday, June 30, 2007 - 5:45 am
Today I am taking my 'first born' to be euthenized. I just made the call to the vet and am now struggling w/getting through the next few hours until it's time to go. I just wanted to tell someone about Buck and how much I love her. I grew up w/dogs - lots of 'em. Never cared for cats, but I married a cat lover, so for our first Valentine's Day (1989)as husband and wife, I adopted a kitty from the Humane Society and gave 'him' to my DH. We named 'him' Buck for the Buckeyes, since we met in a class at OSU. Buck is a nice silvery gray, so w/ a red collar the name was perfect. I took Buck in for vaccinations and scheduled a date to be neutered. When the day came I was told I could call anytime after 2pm to see how the procedure went and that we could take Buck home that evening. I waited - not patiently - and called promptly at 2pm. The gal on the line said, "UH, didn't the tech call you? Oh, um, hold on." So yeah, I freaked! The vet came on the line and said, "Mrs. B, um Buck can't go home tonight, well, Buck's a female!" I was crying which turned into tears of joy. Sheesh, the Humane Society wrote out on our adoption papers that I had a male, tiger kitty, Buck had been to the vet 2 or 3 times for shots and no one there said, oh, this is a girl! So Buck officially and affectionately became Buck-Ann and was loved even more as I felt horrible for all the 'good boy' and 'atta boy' talking I did to her. LOL A year later, we brought a new kitty home, Harley - a REAL male kitty - and Buck-Ann quickly established her role as head of house - this included me and DH. No matter how many times Harley has tried to wrestle and sneak-attack on Buck-Ann, he has failed. Buck-Ann was faster, quicker w/the paw swat, smarter and way more graceful than Harley could ever hope to be. You could almost see the disappointment in Buck-Ann's eyes that Harley was a disgrace to her breed! LOL She watched him w/nothing less that the perfect cat-itude, uninterested to near boredom, she tolerated whatever Harley, DH or I did. Over the years she's looked on w/mild amusement as we brought home a puppy, then 4 babies, then two more puppies. She always let any newcomers know she was the Queen over this domicile and that she would not tolerate rude or raucus behavior. Everyone, human or fur-bearing, learned their place and made sure to cater to Buck-Ann's wants and needs. For this good behavior, she would let us pet her, especially under the chin and on her ears. Only DH was allowed to pick her up, any attempts by anyone other than DH would be met w/a loud 'errr-ROWL' and followed by a swat or nip as she would squirm out of any hold you thought you had. I learned to use a bath towel to scoop her up in when it was time to go to the vet. The towel was for my protection against the claws of the strongest 9lb cat ever born! So now it is 18+ years later and Buck-Ann has lost her hearing and vision. She still knows when Harley is attempting *anything* and still swats and gives off a warning meow. Harley quickly backs down as he should. DH and I have been watching Buck-Ann, saying that if she ever started hurting or had other problems, we wouldn't let her suffer. This past week she has stopped eating and is just as skinny as can be. Then sometime on Thursday, she started losing her urine and has not made it to the litter box since. She's having a hard time getting up and around, and she limps when she does try to walk somewhere. So we made the decision late last night to go in to the vet today. I made the call right at 8am as I couldn't sleep and came downstairs to be w/her on the couch all night. I know in my head it's the right thing to do, it's just my heart hurts and it's so hard to say good-bye. Buck-Ann holds such a special place in my heart, being the first pet to newlyweds and the first kitty ever for me - she set a high standard for future cats in this household, and she showed me that cats can be way cooler than dogs and just as loving. I will miss her!
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Ophiliasgrandma
Member
09-04-2001
| Saturday, June 30, 2007 - 6:46 am
Lateeda, I am so very sorry the time has come for you to send Buck-Ann off to the Rainbow Bridge. Be assured there are many, many of our Clubhouse pets anxious waiting to give her a big, loving welcome.
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Jimmer
Moderator
08-30-2000
| Saturday, June 30, 2007 - 6:47 am
That is a beautiful note Lateeda and a lovely tribute to a very special friend. 
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Goddessatlaw
Member
07-19-2002
| Saturday, June 30, 2007 - 6:48 am
Lateeda, I am so sorry you're losing your little tiger-girl. Your post made me laugh and cry at the same time, clearly she is much loved and irreplaceable. She will live forever in your heart, your thoughts and your stories. Biscotti, I have a feeling that Thelma, Louise and John are having a grand reunion and all is as it should be with your shepherding. Very lucky, all three of them, to have you.
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Vacanick
Member
07-12-2004
| Saturday, June 30, 2007 - 7:17 am
((( Lateeda ))) I'm so sorry. 
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Pamy
Member
01-02-2002
| Saturday, June 30, 2007 - 8:30 am
(((Lateeda)) my heart goes out to go. Buckann will be waiting for you at Rainbow Bridge
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Slinkydog
Member
11-30-2005
| Saturday, June 30, 2007 - 9:43 am
I'm so sorry, Lateeda. As a result of your post, I am crying with you.
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Seamonkey
Moderator
09-07-2000
| Saturday, June 30, 2007 - 11:05 am
{{{Lateeda}}} I have tears rolling down my cheeks, but also marvel at this wonderful little being you had for that 18 years!
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Halfunit
Moderator
09-02-2001
| Saturday, June 30, 2007 - 11:13 am

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Retired
Member
07-11-2001
| Saturday, June 30, 2007 - 11:53 am
(((Lateeda))) My heart is breaking for you. Your post is a beautiful tribute to Buck-Ann. 18 yrs. is a very long wonderful life. 
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Lateeda
Member
12-01-2006
| Saturday, June 30, 2007 - 12:43 pm
We are home. It was way harder than I thought it would be. I had to leave before the second shot. DH stayed w/her, which, seeing as she was always "his" kitty, letting them be alone seemed right anyway. Under the watchful eyes of our two dogs, I have cleaned out the litter boxes and put one away. I mopped their room and rearranged Harley's food, water, mat and box, pretty much just for my sake as I'm sure Harley won't be thrilled w/change of any sort. Thank you all for the kind words, hugs, thoughts and prayers. I'm going to print this out and put it in Buck-Ann's scrapbook (yes, I'm that much of a dork!) I'm going to go take a nap as I am worn out from crying and my head needs to clear out all the clutter from these past 3 days. AGain, I truly appreciate your heartfelt comments.
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