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Julieboo

Wednesday, May 15, 2002 - 12:16 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Will do Max. I bet Squeak had a great life with you.

Not that another pet could ever replace Squeak, maybe when you are ready, you can get another kitty or two who would otherwise be put to sleep...

Twiggyish

Wednesday, May 15, 2002 - 12:26 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
awwwwww she sure was a pretty kitty. I'm so sorry. She's at peace now. ((Max))

Kstme

Wednesday, May 15, 2002 - 12:28 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Max...I'm so very sorry about Squeak! As pet owner's, it's one of the hardest things we have to do. Take good care!

Wink

Wednesday, May 15, 2002 - 12:35 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
{{{Max}}}

Tess

Wednesday, May 15, 2002 - 12:35 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
What a sweet kitty, Max. I'm so sorry. {{{{Max}}}}

Webkitty

Wednesday, May 15, 2002 - 12:52 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
{{MAX}} My heart goes out to you.
I've been through it, the decision you made was the right one, but it doesn't make the pain any less, I know.

Thanks for letting us see a picture of Squeak, she looks like she was well loved and a real sweetheart!

Jewels

Wednesday, May 15, 2002 - 01:21 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
((Max)) I was just thinking about you today when I saw a PT Cruiser in Beaverton. So sorry to hear about Squeak, she was a beautiful cat!

Lancecrossfire

Wednesday, May 15, 2002 - 01:25 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
So sorry about your loss Max. It alwasy hurts losing a loved one, no matter if human or not. I'm glad you got to share the love you had for each other.

Whoami

Wednesday, May 15, 2002 - 01:36 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
(((Max))) So sorry to hear. I know your pain all to well. Of the many pets I've seen off to the Rainbow Bridge, one of them was from kidney failure.

My Tiger was diagnosed with bad kidneys, put on a special diet, and given a couple of months to live. He refused the food, but when I mixed it with just a little of his favorite food, he'd eat it. The vet said that was really bad for him (his favorite food). But I decided he should be happy, and not forced fed stuff he hated. He ended up lasting TWO YEARS! He loved to take a walk outside (I'd go out with him as he strolled around the yard, didn't want him to wander off in his condition). One time, there had been a string of bad weather, so no walks. I came home, and could just sense that he'd had enough. Since the weather was somewhat nice, I took him out for a walk. He perked right up and actually started eating again. A small reprieve at the time anyway. When it was finally time, I was home alone with no car, and the vet was about a mile away. I set up a box with a t-shirt of mine, laid him in it, and walked all the way to the vet. It was the longest walk I ever took. But I held the box with one hand, and petted him and loved on him with the other the whole way there. That's been 14 years since I lost him, and I still miss him terribly.

Fruitbat

Wednesday, May 15, 2002 - 01:49 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
I am so sorry Max.

Weinermr

Wednesday, May 15, 2002 - 02:12 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Oh no. I'm so sorry for your loss Max. My thoughts and prayers are with you. {{{{Max}}}}

Tksoard

Wednesday, May 15, 2002 - 02:43 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Oh Max!! I'm so sorry for your loss!! My thoughts and tears are with you today!! {{{{Max}}}}

Sia

Wednesday, May 15, 2002 - 03:08 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Max, I'm so sad for you; I can barely see to type for my tears. We are so attached to our pets that it hurts terribly to let go, but life wouldn't be the same without them. I guess we take the sorrow and pain at the end in exchange for the time we get with them and the beautiful memories with which they leave us. You loved Squeak for reasons you can't even describe, but remember that Squeak loved you, too.

Willi

Wednesday, May 15, 2002 - 04:01 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
So sorry about your loss.

(((Max)))

Magikearth

Wednesday, May 15, 2002 - 05:20 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
(((Max)))
I am so sorry for your loss.I know how painful it is to lose such a special and beloved pet.
Just keep those loving memories close to your heart.You made his life very happy.Even death cannot break that bond.

Soeur

Wednesday, May 15, 2002 - 05:35 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
What a beautiful cat. Only time will dull the ache. When your heart is sore the only remedy is to be kind to yourself as you find your way through the process.

Max, whenever I see a PT Cruiser I think of you.

Moondance

Wednesday, May 15, 2002 - 06:56 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Oh Max I am so sorry... my heart goes out to you.... there are no words:(

Egbok

Wednesday, May 15, 2002 - 07:51 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
(((MAX))) I'm sorry for your loss.

Kaili

Wednesday, May 15, 2002 - 08:10 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
I just got some bad news of my own. My dad just called and told me there is a huge fast moving forest fire near where my gramma lives (10 miles from him) in Prescott, Arizona. She was given only a few minutes to evacuate her home and was only able to take a photo of my grampa (he died in 1997) and her nightgown. Her house is very likely to burn down tonight. She's 77 years old and I'm afraid the stress might be too much for her. If she loses her house and everything she owns, I'm afraid it could kill her.

My dad held the phone to the TV so I could hear the news- the winds are fast, it hasn't really rained in months and she lived in the middle of a dry pine forest. The fire has already destroyed the area where I lived when I was little- houses are engulfed and sparks are jumping 100 feet and starting new fires. It's dark there now so fighting the fire will be harder and it was coming close to a huge propane tank last I heard. I am so sad for her right now and I feel horrible that I am so far away and can't do anything. I'm sitting here and I have no idea what to do with myself- I have a huge final project due tomorrow and I just can't think straight to work on it, so I'm hoping my professor will be understanding and give me an extra day. Plus there is nothing on the news here and the local newspaper's website in Arizona hasn't been updated since before my dad called.

Max- I totally understand how hard it is for you- pets become close family and friends who always love you, always forgive you, and always stay by your side. I hope you're feeling a little better soon. I had to have my dog put to sleep recently at only 2 years old because her hips were so bad. It took time, but I have pictures that always make me smile.

Babyruth

Wednesday, May 15, 2002 - 08:30 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Oh, Kaili, I'm so sorry to hear about the fire and your grandma's house being endangered. I'm just glad they had time to evacuate people.
Here's a link to the news wires--you can check it for story updates now and then.

News Wire

Maybe you can work on your project in bits and pieces and keep busy a little. And do let your professor know what's been going on. I know that feeling of helplessness, and it's awful. :(
I'm glad you shared this news. Count on us for good wishes, prayers and cyberhugs of support.

Tksoard

Wednesday, May 15, 2002 - 08:31 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Oh my gosh, Kaili!! That is so terrible!! I hope your grandma will be OK!! I can't even imagine what you and your family is going through. You feel so helpless!! My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Keep us posted on her. OK?

Webkitty

Wednesday, May 15, 2002 - 08:37 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Hi Kaili, Does your Dad live near Prescott? Is your Grandmother with him now?
Geez, you'd think they would have at least let her get dressed really quick.
Maybe CNN or one of those channels might have something.
I think I still have the website for the Prescott paper, I'll have to check it out (we were thinking of moving there next year, I guess not now.....)

Kaili

Wednesday, May 15, 2002 - 09:12 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
My Dad lives in Prescott Valley- my gramma lives in the Mountain Club neighborhood of Prescott. I wouldn't avoid moving there because of this- it's the largest evacuation in AZ in 5 years- most fires are pretty well contained and in national forests away from populated areas. I love the town- went to college for a few years in Flagstaff. I have been checking the Arizona Republic website and the Prescott Daily Courier as well. I've been flipping between CNN and MSNBC and local news but they're talking about Star Wars, terrorism, and what cars are most likey to get broken into mainly.

Yes, she went to his house and he took off work for tomorrow. They're going to try to get into town tomorrow and see what's going on, and if her house is okay if they can get anything out. This is an excerpt from an article I found:

Yavapai County police and firefighters knocked on doors to inform more than 200 homeowners in the Highland Pines, Ponderosa Park, Mountain Club and Cathedral Pines subdivisions to leave their homes as a safety precaution.

"I had 30 seconds to get out of there," 77-year-old Gunter Zoeller said. "I didn't have time to get my wallet, my money. I didn't even have time to get my glasses."

My dad said he'd call around 10 tomorrow morning (8 am there) so hopefully I'll know more then. the weird thing is that as soon as my dad said she was at his house and told me to guess waht was going on, my first thought was that her house burned dowm even though I knew nothing about what's going on.

Kaili

Wednesday, May 15, 2002 - 09:23 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Oh and thanks for the link- there was a short article. The only new info I have is that at least 7 homes have burned and the intensity began to diminish (whatever that means- I have no real idea of just how bad it is) at night. Hopefully she'll get lucky.

Webkitty

Wednesday, May 15, 2002 - 09:30 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Thanks for the update Kaili. At least they are together tonight, try to get some comfort from that. I will cross my fingers for her to get back into her house tomorrow.

I see Prescott Valley on the map, its not too far from Prescott, which is more up in the mountains.
It sounds like the perfect place, lucky you that you got to grow up there!

I totally believe you about your intuition, I've had things like that before. Why does it always have to be bad stuff, though?

We have wildfires here in Florida too, evacuations and everything. Its hard to believe the brush gets so dry when the air is so humid!

Hang in there, kid-o, someone is usually on line if you want to talk.