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Max

Tuesday, February 13, 2001 - 08:54 pm Click here to edit this post


{{{{Nancy}}}}
So sorry to hear of your loss. My cat is my "child," too. She's 13 and I dread the day I come home to find a situation similar to that you described.

I have a little book called "For every cat, an Angel." It's very sweet. I'm sure your baby is in the arms of her angel now. {{{{Hugs}}}}

Moondance

Tuesday, February 13, 2001 - 11:32 pm Click here to edit this post

{{{Nancy}}} My heart and prayers are with you ...

Max is right about her Angel and when she gets her wings, she will be your Angel by your side

Nancy091158

Wednesday, February 14, 2001 - 02:50 am Click here to edit this post

aww thankx max and moon--I had really weird dreams last nite...where i dreamt i was sick with cancer--and i told my mom(she's been dead for 6 years almost) not to put me to sleep like the cat..and i woke up to find roo(the other cat) in midnite's normal sleeping spot...now as i right this roo is tucked in my arms....as if to say she;s right here with us mommy...im going to look for that book max....

Willi

Wednesday, February 14, 2001 - 04:47 am Click here to edit this post

(((Nancy)))

So sorry to hear of your loss.

Nancy091158

Wednesday, February 14, 2001 - 05:36 am Click here to edit this post

Thanks Willi...I am at work this morning and in front of me on my screen is my cat... ;-( it hurts to see here there (as my wallpaper) but in a way it will prob'ly help ;-)

Bamagirl

Wednesday, February 14, 2001 - 06:34 am Click here to edit this post

Nancy I am sorry to hear about your loss. *HUGS*

Norwican

Wednesday, February 14, 2001 - 06:39 am Click here to edit this post

So sorry Nancy.

Nancy091158

Wednesday, February 14, 2001 - 06:55 am Click here to edit this post

thank you bama and Nor...it's kind of a crummy valetine's gift but i guess i gave her a gift by putting her out of her misery ;-(

Tksoard

Wednesday, February 14, 2001 - 07:16 am Click here to edit this post

Nancy, I too am so sorry for your loss!! I don't know how I will handle it when my only kids ( 3 dogs and 3 cats) die. One thing you can be thankful for is that you had the chance to say good bye and let her know you love her. I have been so afraid that my kids would die alone. They know (Boy do they know) how much I love them, but that last few minutes is a blessing for both of you. So sorry again.

Bamagirl

Wednesday, February 14, 2001 - 07:19 am Click here to edit this post

Yes Nancy...it is so hard to see them suffer.. Our little dog passed away after having her with us for 14 years...it has been several years now and I still miss her. *soft hugs*

Nancy091158

Wednesday, February 14, 2001 - 07:36 am Click here to edit this post

Thank you both...I am grateful tht i came right home from work last nite...and also that the vet's was still open...and that I got to say good-bye...she was crying sooo pitifully...that i knew she was telling me it was OK..she need to go now...

I happened so dang fast..i had nooo clue she had cancer...the doctor so it was a fast(virulent) kind...but that my other cat wouldnt/won't catch it...

the only clue (had i noticed) was that she lost 3 lbs since last march's physical...(from 12.2 to 9.1)

Dilligaf

Wednesday, February 14, 2001 - 05:03 pm Click here to edit this post

Moon, I hope you don't mind, but I'm going to reprint the poem you posted back in December. It is the most wonderful thing I've ever read about pet loss.

To all those hurting, read this wonderful post from Moon....

Rainbow Bridge

Just this side of heaven is a place called rainbow bridge. When an animal dies that has
been especially close to someone here, that pet goes to Rainbow Bridge. There are meadows and hills for all our special friends so they can run and play together. There is plenty of food, water and sunshine, and our friends are warm and comfortable.

All the animals who have been ill and old
are restored to health and vigor; those who were hurt or maimed are made whole and strong again,
just as we remember them in our dreams of days and times gone by. The animals are happy and content, except for one small thing, they each miss someone very special to them, who had to be left behind.

They all run and play together, but the day comes when one suddenly stops and looks into the distance. His eyes are intent; his eager body begins to quiver. Suddenly he begins to run from the group, flying over the green grass, his legs carrying him faster and faster. You have been spotted, and when you and your special friend meet, you cling together in joyous reunion,
never to be parted again.

The happy kisses rain on your face, your hands again caress the beloved head, and you look once more in the trusting eyes of your pet, so long gone from your life but never absent from your heart. Then together you and your special pet
cross the Rainbow Bridge...

-Author Unknown

Dilligaf

Wednesday, February 14, 2001 - 05:06 pm Click here to edit this post

I still think about my Levi on a daily basis. I have framed pictures of him all over my house and on my desk at work. He was truly my best friend. I even had the chance to get a new cat today...and passed. I'm just not ready. {{warm hugs}}

Nancy091158

Wednesday, February 14, 2001 - 05:15 pm Click here to edit this post

thanks dilli...someone asked me today if i would get another kitty--i was like how insensitive(but im sure they didnt mean it to be)...plus with my roo still around i'd have to way bringing in another cat anyway..these two grw up together--being just 7 months apart in age...

Guruchaz

Thursday, February 15, 2001 - 10:17 am Click here to edit this post

<quietly walks in and sincerely adds his blessings to this thread>

Dilligaf

Thursday, February 15, 2001 - 10:30 am Click here to edit this post

Ahhhhhh, I wondered if it would be the "old Gu" or the "new Gu" that visited this thread. Glad to see it's the "new Gu". Thank you for being sincere.

Nancy091158

Thursday, February 15, 2001 - 01:14 pm Click here to edit this post

thanks gu i appreciate it...as does my kitty cat in heaven ;-)

Nancy091158

Saturday, February 17, 2001 - 10:36 am Click here to edit this post

max

i just got my copy of for every cat an angel--its the cutest little book---made me a little less sad about midnite--also got the chicken soup for the pet lovers soul to read...

Enbwife

Saturday, February 17, 2001 - 11:32 am Click here to edit this post

I like this thread since it's a way for us all to support one another when times are tough. My poor dog is completely blind now and is very easily disoriented. She doesn't know which way to go anymore, will not go out for walks, and barely makes it down the stairs in the yard to go for a pee.... The end is coming soon. :(

Nancy091158

Saturday, February 17, 2001 - 11:53 am Click here to edit this post

{{{{LISA}}}}} i DONT know which is worse going so quickly like my midnite did or slowly(prob slowly because you watch you poor pet suffer so...but know that when the time comes its the right decision for Her not you ;-)

Digilady

Monday, February 19, 2001 - 12:10 pm Click here to edit this post

Dilli,

My cousin unexpectedly lost his 10 year old Himalyan last night.

I read him part of your Rainbow Bridge, and if you don't mind, I'm sending it to him and his wife.

Twas so sudden... they are in shock.

Soeur

Monday, February 19, 2001 - 06:37 pm Click here to edit this post

Rainbow Bridge web site

A devotional site dedicated to loved & missed pets

Jana

Thursday, February 22, 2001 - 06:59 pm Click here to edit this post

Hi guys....just checking in and saw this right away!!!! I had to put my little girl Penelope to sleep a couple of weeks ago...she was the sweetest kitty...she would have turned 10 this Saturday...it sucks hard....and I wouldnt say it hurts less now....it still hurts just as bad when I think about it....it's just that it hurts less often.....

Maybe God does this so we can prepare for other losses in our life...dont know....

jana

Twiggyish

Thursday, February 22, 2001 - 07:04 pm Click here to edit this post

awwww I am sorry Jana.

Digilady

Thursday, February 22, 2001 - 08:38 pm Click here to edit this post

ohh Jana, so sorry. :(