Archive through August 15, 2001
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Archive through August 15, 2001
Wink | Monday, July 30, 2001 - 03:43 pm   A few of the posters here have met my real life little sis, Cookie, in chat. Just wanted to let you know that today she and her family had to say good-bye to Jake, a beautiful 13 year old border collie. Jake was diagnosed about 3 years ago with cancer and had surgery and made a remarkable recovery. However in the last couple of months his health started to decline rather rapidly and Cookie and her husband and sons knew they had to make a decision. I encouraged her to read this thread last week and I know she derived much comfort from all the wonderful posters who shared their personal stories and their beautiful prose and poetry. On her behalf I wanted to thank you. |
Tksoard | Monday, July 30, 2001 - 03:47 pm   Thanks Wink, {{{Cookie}}}!! !! |
Tess | Monday, July 30, 2001 - 04:49 pm   Thank you for letting us know, Wink. Please give Cookie and her family our love and hugs. |
Backhome | Monday, July 30, 2001 - 05:43 pm   Ditto Tess's message. Hugs and warm thoughts coming your way, Cookie (and Wink!!) |
Wink | Monday, July 30, 2001 - 07:22 pm   Thank you Tks, Tess and Backhome. Shortie is a sweet one Backhome. Good luck to you. |
Backhome | Monday, July 30, 2001 - 07:34 pm   Thanks, Wink. He's still hanging on -- I'm torn as to determining "quality of life". I've always said that when he quit eating and started going off by himself, it would be time. But he's still eating, although not nearly enough. And he still wants to cuddle at night, but not for as long as he used to. I know he'll tell me when it's time, I just hope I don't miss the telling. |
Cookie | Monday, July 30, 2001 - 08:09 pm   Thank you all for your kind words. Backhome I just went to the web site you had posted to see Shorty.What a beautiful cat. We knew the way our great dog Jake looked at us when it was time. No time is a good time but you will know. I hope things go well for you and Shorty. |
Fruitbat | Monday, July 30, 2001 - 08:15 pm   Wink, can you forward Cookie that email I sent you about this if you still have it? |
Twiggyish | Monday, July 30, 2001 - 08:23 pm   Cookie, I am sorry to hear about your loss. |
Wink | Tuesday, July 31, 2001 - 01:44 pm   Twiggy I'll say thanks for Cookie cause I don't know if she'll get to the board today. |
Studioblue | Wednesday, August 08, 2001 - 06:48 pm   Last Thurs my Rottweiler died-I had the same conflicts that BackHome had about quality of life. I was comforted by this thread and by the fact that others had the same uncertainty about their actions..it's a terrible responsibility to assist in ending the life of someone who trusts and depends upon you.It's odd, but we went thru all the stages of death that Kubler-Ross identified. I agree with the person who says "you will know"..it's odd, but you will. Don't worry about it. To Cookie-I am so sorry. To Backhome-I understand. Love to you both |
Nancy | Wednesday, August 08, 2001 - 06:53 pm   studio--my heart goes out to you--i love my cat on valentine's day and i still miss her-- ;) |
Buttercup | Wednesday, August 08, 2001 - 07:24 pm   My heart goes out to you... My cat got Feline Aids and I had to give him up. I was completely useless at work for a while. However, the good memories nobody can take away and they'll always put a smile on my face. Hopefully your memories do that to you too |
Backhome | Wednesday, August 08, 2001 - 07:40 pm   Studio -- If I could, I'd send hearts, balloons, and rainbows your way but I'm not that computer savvy. Know that the thought is there at any rate. My condolences at your loss. {{{{{{{{{{Studioblue and family}}}}}}}}}}}} |
Wink | Wednesday, August 08, 2001 - 08:37 pm   {{{Studioblue}}} from Wink and Cookie. |
Tksoard | Wednesday, August 08, 2001 - 10:13 pm   {{{Studioblue}}} My tears are here with you!! I hate to see this thread come up. This time I didn't cry until I read your story. So Sorry for your loss!! I have a few (?) pets myself, and this is the first place I'd come to if I lost any of them. Everyone here is so helpful. I hope you get some comfort from these great people. |
Moondance | Wednesday, August 08, 2001 - 10:53 pm     Studioblue  Lots of love to you and your new Angel...all my thoughts and prayers |
Studioblue | Saturday, August 11, 2001 - 09:20 am   Everyone here is so kind it makes me want to cry, thank you all so very much. I actually thought that I was going nutz and so I went to a therapist, he's very good, he told me that my grief was normal and healthy-I love the Rainbow Bridge website, I am going to try to build a page to him-he was in a shelter and a girl that I used to live with worked there, she thought that he was too good to be put to sleep so she signed off on the paper that he WAS euthanized and stole him from the shelter! She snuck him out the back door (no small feat when you consider that he was 142 pounds and very LONG..) she moved in with me about two years later, but she become ill and she left and she left him.At first I was going to send him to Rottweiler Rescue, but somehow he worked his way into my heart and my life. The idea that he might die alone while I was at work, and the fact that he turned down food made me realize that it would be okay to let him go, and to assist his passing. I am a Catholic and I kept praying to St Francis, I was very angry and I said that this was a dirty deal...that I wanted more time..but now I see that I was lucky to have him when I did. Moondance,Tksoard,Wink and Cookie,Backhome,Buttercup and Nancy, you are incredible folks! Thanks for taking the time to talk! |
Backhome | Saturday, August 11, 2001 - 08:49 pm   Studio -- Anytime you need to talk or vent or cry or whatever, you just let us know. Thinking of you {{{{{{{Studioblue and family}}}}}}} |
Katraxn | Wednesday, August 15, 2001 - 06:03 am   Studio I had to but my Rotty/Lab mix to sleep on 4/13/00. He was 8 1/2 years old and the most loving loyal pet I've ever known. I still miss him alot and just reading of your loss makes me cry. Sounds like your Rotty was a lucky dog to find such a compassionate human. Good luck to you! |
Xyth | Wednesday, August 15, 2001 - 12:31 pm   We just recently had our 19 year old Chihuahua put to sleep. He got to the point where he couldn't see well and the arthritis was so bad that it was painful for him to move. It was a very sad day but it's comforting to know that he is no longer suffering in pain. He deserves better than that and will always be remembered. He was a very loyal, friendly, and fun companion. |
Studioblue | Wednesday, August 15, 2001 - 01:43 pm   Katraxn, did you get another Rottie? Backhome, I would like to talk sometimes! My email Wafna05@aol.com |
Katraxn | Wednesday, August 15, 2001 - 02:33 pm   Studioblue, Yes I did, her name is Dakota and she is turning out to be another great dog. I think the breed gets too much bad press, Dakota like her predecessor Sage is a gentle loving dog. She is just, well,BIG ! |
Katraxn | Wednesday, August 15, 2001 - 03:33 pm   Xyth, after 19 years.... that must be a terrible loss. It's amazing and beautiful how pets change and touch our lives. I wish you well! |
Xyth | Wednesday, August 15, 2001 - 05:46 pm   Thank you Katraxn. 19 years is very amazing for any canine. |
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