Archive through August 10, 2002
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Archive through August 10, 2002
Pamy | Friday, August 09, 2002 - 06:46 pm     Lobster, I was also hoping no news was good news. I am sooo sorry! Don't feel guilty, you did the right thing, and I know Tiger thinks so too. I once took a sick kitten to 3 different doctors before I had to make that hard decision. I will be thinking of you tomarrow. God bless you. Come here and talk if you feel like it tomarrow, I am sure a lot of us will be here for you.
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Moondance | Friday, August 09, 2002 - 06:55 pm     I am so sorry Lobster... Lots of kitty prayers coming your way! (((Tiger & Lobster & Lightning))) |
Meme9 | Friday, August 09, 2002 - 07:18 pm     Oh no Lobster...My heart goes out to you...I can't even imagine losing a pet. They become so much a part of our families. ((((Lobster)))) |
Julieboo | Friday, August 09, 2002 - 07:25 pm     {{{Lobster & Tiger & Lightning}}} |
Magikearth | Friday, August 09, 2002 - 07:30 pm     I just checked this thread after being offline for awhile.There are lots of healing thoughts and Prayers coming your way, for you and your loving kitties,Lobster. ((((  )))) |
Moondance | Friday, August 09, 2002 - 07:47 pm     This has always touched my heart... Rites of Passage Some of the most poignant moments I spend as a veterinarian are those spent with my clients assisting the transition of my animal patients from this world to the next. When living becomes a burden, whether from pain or loss of normal functions, I can help a family by ensuring that their beloved pet has an easy passing. Making this final decision is painful, & I have often felt powerless to comfort the grieving owners. That was before I met Shane. I had been called to examine a ten year old dog named Belker who had developed a serious health problem. The dog's owners; Ron, his wife, Lisa, & their little boy, Shane were all very attached to Belker & they were hoping for a miracle. I examined Belker & found he was dying of cancer. I told the family there were no miracles left for Belker, & offered to perform the euthanasia procedure for the old dog in their home. As we made arrangements, Ron & Lisa told me they thought it would be good for Shane to observe the procedure. They felt he could learn something from the experience. The next day, I felt the familiar catch in my throat as Belker's family surrounded him. Shane seemed so calm, petting the old dog for the last time, that I wondered if he understood what was going on. Within a few minutes, Belker slipped peacefully away. The little boy seemed to accept Belker's transition without any difficulty or confusion. We sat together for a while after Belker's death, wondering aloud about the sad fact that animal lives are shorter than human lives. Shane, who had been listening quietly, piped up, "I know why." Startled, we all turned to him. What came out of his mouth next stunned me. I'd never heard a more comforting explanation. He said, "Everybody is born so that they can learn how to live a good life; like loving everybody and being nice, right?" "Well, animals already know how to do that, so they don't have to stay as long." By Robin Downing, D.V.M. from Chicken Soup for the Pet Lover's Soul |
Sia | Friday, August 09, 2002 - 08:52 pm     Lobster, I'm so sorry. Tiger couldn't have had a better family. Lightning will need your love and support as much as you'll need his. |
Kstme | Friday, August 09, 2002 - 09:16 pm     Lobster...I am soooooo very sorry about Tiger (((((HUGS))))) |
Magikearth | Saturday, August 10, 2002 - 03:53 am     I loooooove that passage,Moondance! Thank you for sharing it! Here is another from the same book-I love this one,also: Rainbow Bridge by Paul C. Dahn There is a bridge connecting Heaven and Earth. It is called Rainbow Bridge because of its many colors.Just this side of the Rainbow Bridge is a land of meadows,hills and valleys,all of it covered with lush green grass. When a beloved pet dies,the pet goes to this lovely land.There is always food and water and warm spring weather.There,the old and frail animals are young again.Those who are maimed are made whole once more.They play all day with each other,content and comfortable. There is only one thing missing.They are not with the special person who loved them on Earth.So each day they run and play until the day comes when one suddenly stops playing and looks up! Then,the nose twitches! The ears are up! The eyes are staring! You have been seen,and that one suddenly runs from the group! You take him or her into your arms and embrace.Your face is kissed again and again and again,and you look once more into the eyes of your trusting pet. Then,together,you cross the Rainbow Bridge,never again to be separated. (((((Lobster))))) |
Webkitty | Saturday, August 10, 2002 - 05:48 am     Oh Lobster! I can't find the words right now, but I will be thinking of you and Tiger today. Come back to talk if you feel like it. (I've been though it, twice) {{Lobster and Tiger}}  |
Corriecat | Saturday, August 10, 2002 - 08:30 am     Oh Lobster I feel so bad! Your message wasn't there when I was writing mine and I didn't refresh the screen and see it. I am so sad for you and Lightning. I have had to make that decision twice and it made me so upset I became physically ill. Our Brutus went through something similar to what Tigger did. There is a web page www.rainbowbridge.com that goes with the poem Magikearth quoted. It is really sweet and I found it comforting when some of our furry family members passed away. In the meantime we send you and Lighting lots of hugs and best wishes. |
Car54 | Saturday, August 10, 2002 - 10:43 am     Lobster, I am so sorry you lost your sweet little friend. Please take care of yourself and Lightning during this hard time. |
Theowl | Saturday, August 10, 2002 - 11:18 am     {{{Lobster}}} My heart goes out to you today. I haven't had to make that decision yet, and I feel so for you. Please be strong!! {{{Tiger}}}  |
Bridgetlovesbb | Saturday, August 10, 2002 - 11:26 am     Lobster, I am so sorry to hear about your baby! Me and mine keep you in our prayers!
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Bridgetlovesbb | Saturday, August 10, 2002 - 11:37 am     Lobster, I am so sorry to hear about your baby! Me and mine keep you in our prayers!
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Weinermr | Saturday, August 10, 2002 - 11:49 am     So sorry Lobster. Thoughts and prayers are with you. |
Babyruth | Saturday, August 10, 2002 - 11:50 am     ((((Lobster)))) I'm so sorry about Tiger.   |
Pamy | Saturday, August 10, 2002 - 01:20 pm     Lobster...we are all here today, come in and talk if you feel up to it. Moon & Mag..those stories were so touching. ((((Lobster& Lightning)))) |
Lobster | Saturday, August 10, 2002 - 05:00 pm     Thank you everybody. I really appreciate all your thoughts and prayers. I'm gonna miss the little guy. It was over very quickly. They gave him a sedative right before they brought him in the room, and he was alert for about a minute maybe and then he went limp cuz he was very relaxed. I asked if they could give me some of whatever they gave him, cuz I needed it. They laughed at me. I was serious. LOL They gave him the injection and he was gone in a minute. Very peaceful. I'm hoping that my uncle who was Tiger's human before me, was there to meet him. Lightning and I will be okay. I'd be completely lost without him right now. He's still a little freaked, but in a couple of weeks, I'm going to get him a friend. He really hates being alone during the day. One question I have is, should I wash all the blankets and things that Tiger used to make his bed in, so that Lightning can't smell him, or should I leave them for awhile? |
Moondance | Saturday, August 10, 2002 - 05:12 pm     Leave them for a while... day or two then wash them... Lightning has you and will adjust... sometimes/ok always - they adjust better then we do {{{Lobster & Lightning}}} |
Pamy | Saturday, August 10, 2002 - 06:29 pm     Lobster you are stronger than I am, I couldn't stay in the room. I am sure your Uncle was waiting and they both are so happy and peaceful together. (((Lobster & Lightning))) |
Ddr1135 | Saturday, August 10, 2002 - 07:41 pm     Lobster, sorry to read about Tiger. Was so wishing and praying he'd perk back up. Take care and give Lightning an extra hug from all of us on the board. |
Halfunit | Saturday, August 10, 2002 - 08:15 pm     A Simple Message From Your Pet by Ken D. Conover To have loved and then said farewell is better than to have never loved at all. For all of the times that you stooped and touched my head, fed me my favorite treat and returned the love that I so unconditionally gave to you. For the care that you gave to me so unselfishly. For all of these things I am grateful and thankful. I ask that you grieve not for the loss but rejoice in the fact that we lived, loved and touched each other's lives. My life was fuller because you were there, not as owner, but as my friend. Today, I am as I was in my youth. The grass is always green, butterflies flit among the flowers and the sun shines gently down upon all creatures. I can run, jump and play and do all of the things that I did in my youth. There is no sickness, no aching joints and no regrets and no aging. We await the arrival of our lifelong companions and know that togetherness is forever. You live in our hearts as we do in yours. Companions such as you are very rare and unique. Don't hold the love that you have within yourself. Give it to another like me and then I will live forever. For love never really dies, and you are loved and missed as surely as we are. Your pet in Heaven. |
Magikearth | Saturday, August 10, 2002 - 08:24 pm     Lobster, I agree with Pamy when she said your Uncle helped Tiger cross over to Heaven.I believe that,too. Very nicely put,Pamy! Corriecat,Thank You for mentioning the Rainbow Bridge website! It is just like you said-very comforting  |
Magikearth | Saturday, August 10, 2002 - 08:29 pm     Oh,Halfunit,that is beautiful!! The tears are just falling down.. Thank you soooo much for sharing that! |
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