Archive through November 21, 2002
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Archive through November 21, 2002
Whoami | Sunday, November 17, 2002 - 12:46 pm     Just letting you know you are still in my thoughts. {{{{Ginger&Mitzi}}}} |
Ginger1218 | Monday, November 18, 2002 - 07:43 am     Well, 3 more days till Thursday. I have been trying to sit with her and love her, but she really wants to be left alone. I pick her up and she will let me hold for her for a bit, and I sit and pet her and cry. I pretty much have decided to be with her at the "moment" (I can't say it). So, this is pretty much the worst week of my life. I know I will make it through - but it is so hard. I feel like I sound like such a wuss, I am so totally not like that. I am strong independent person, but this is just knocking me down. Thanks again for all who are thinking of us. |
Pamy | Monday, November 18, 2002 - 08:26 am     {{{GINGER}}} I know this will be a hard week for you. you are in my thoughts and prayers |
Fanny | Monday, November 18, 2002 - 11:00 am     Oh, Ginger. I'm so sorry. I've been there & done that, too. I can't say anymore right now--too hard. This is just one of those nightmarish times where all you can do is grit your teeth and get through it, somehow. I'm glad you're going to be with her. I've done that with my babies and at least I know that the last thing they experienced was their mommy (me) being with them and I think they know/knew that their mommy loved them enough to be with them at the....."moment" so they wouldn't be with strangers. Now I'm bawling. Much love to both of you. |
Whoami | Monday, November 18, 2002 - 11:00 am     Ginger, you are NOT a wuss. You are a someone who loves Mitzi very much. You ARE strong, to make the painful decisions you are making this week. You are strong because you are making a decision for Mitzi'a sake. If you were a wuss, you'd just leave her like she is and let her suffer, just so you wouldn't have to go through the pain. I wish so much I could be there for you, to hug you and hold you when its time. But the best I can do is send you my energy. Do you have an appointment set yet? If you don't mind telling me the time, and what time zone you are in (so I can convert to my own time zone), I'll make sure to send out the extra vibes at the right moment. Until then, you are still in my prayers and thoughts. |
Grooch | Monday, November 18, 2002 - 11:07 am     Ginger, I am sorry you are going through this. Here is an email I received. Maybe it will help you. HI everyone, I'd like to let everyone know that there is now a chat available for those experiencing grief over a lost pet, and this service is available seven nights a week. Since the pain of parting is something all of us experience and it can be difficult to share with the non-dog people in our lives, I think the idea of a nightly chatroom is a very important and meaningful one. The address is http://www.pethobbyist.com/PetLoss.html |
Ginger1218 | Monday, November 18, 2002 - 11:10 am     Thursday 5pm - Eastern Time Thanks |
Wargod | Monday, November 18, 2002 - 11:13 am     Ginger, I agree with Who! You are not a wuss! You love Mitzi, and it's ok to cry and be upset during this time. You have alot of love in your heart, and if you need to cry you go ahead! Sending thoughts and prayers your way. |
Webkitty | Tuesday, November 19, 2002 - 01:30 pm     Ginger, I will be thinking of you and Mitzi too. I know the grief. One of the hardest things I ever had to do was to push all my feelings down so that I could be strong for my baby "at that moment". I wanted to be calm and re-assuring for her and I didn't want her to pick up on any troubled vibes from me. After, I was glad I had someone to drive me home, I couldn't have done it by myself. My heart go out to you and every one else that has had to face this. |
Twinkie | Tuesday, November 19, 2002 - 01:48 pm     Thursday at 5 PM eastern time I will be saying a special prayer for you and Mitzi. |
Goddessatlaw | Tuesday, November 19, 2002 - 01:51 pm     Ginger, little Mitzi is going to be just fine and will be running and playing with catnip mice and yarnballs again after Thursday. She just needs to be free of her poor body that won't let her do these things anymore. She's going to be just fine, and she will be with you - it's you who will need to fill the void. It has always helped us to bury our pets at home, if that's something you're thinking of doing. One dog, Buckwheat, was a total scavenger - always in the garbage. So we always go out in the yard on Christmas eve and pour potato soup on her grave (it was her favorite, go figure). Another, Buddy, was a burrower and a sunworshipper, so we buried him under his favorite blankets in his favorite sunspot in the yard. When we buried Buddy a few years back, three grown men - my father and two brothers (none of whom ever cry) stood around his grave and cried like babies. Don't worry about crying about Mitzi, Ginger, I'd worry about you if you didn't cry about your friend of 17 years. She's been a witness to a huge portion of your life, and shared it all with you. But saying goodbye is a part of life, and you're giving her a great gift by letting her go. Keep some of her things to hold close, and in a little while hopefully you'll start thinking about bringing another funny little kitten into your life. No one can replace Mitzi. Each animal brings its own personality and unique brand of love to the table. But, even though you don't think so now, you will be able to give as much to a new little life as you are to Mitzi - just in a different place. I'll be thinking about you and you know we'll be here to talk to. I'm so sorry you have to go through this. |
Squaredsc | Tuesday, November 19, 2002 - 02:04 pm     (((((Ginger))))) ((((((Mitzie))))) |
Imbewitched | Tuesday, November 19, 2002 - 02:54 pm     (((((GINGER & MITZI))))) My thoughs and prayers are with you both. I too will be sending strength and love your way on that most difficult day. |
Ginger1218 | Tuesday, November 19, 2002 - 03:59 pm     Goddess, I am going to have her cremated, and will have her ashes in an urn, that I will keep with me always. Also, I have another cat, his name is Spanky and he is 12 years old. Mitizi was with me first for 5 years and was the Queen, he came along and she just tolerated him. She is a people cat, she could do without any other animals. She is a loving sweetheart to people, but tolerates him. I don't know how he is going to react to this. I do notice that lately he is extremely attached to me, and does not leave my side. I don't think I can bring another cat in my house, at least not now, maybe never, I don't know. |
Fanny | Tuesday, November 19, 2002 - 04:36 pm     Ginger, my beloved Fanny is in a small urn which I keep in my nightstand so she's protected and close to me while I sleep. She was an inside girl always and I guess I still think of myself as her protector. You and Spanky will have each other to comfort. You'll grieve together. Please give Mitzi some extra pets from me, and please know there are many of us out there who know EXACTLY what you are going through. So hard. Love, Fanny's mom |
Calamity | Wednesday, November 20, 2002 - 12:16 pm     Ginger and Mitzi: Just wanted to let you know again that I'll be thinking about you. Bless you both. (My family had a black cat with two white spots who was named Mitzi and a border collie mix named Ginger and I'm getting all sniffly now. Thanks to everyone for sharing memories of their animal friends.) |
Backhome | Wednesday, November 20, 2002 - 03:36 pm     {{{{Ginger and Mitzi}}}} I've been where you are now several times and unfortunately, it never gets any easier. Somehow these four-legged creatures wind themselves around our hearts and it becomes incredibly difficult to say goodbye even when we know that it is the best thing to do. You'll both be in my thoughts -- take care. |
Strawberry | Wednesday, November 20, 2002 - 06:29 pm     You and Mitzi are in my thoughts. Hang in there.
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Scootersmom | Wednesday, November 20, 2002 - 06:44 pm     (((Ginger))), thinking of you and (((Mitzi))). Take care sweet lady, you have lots of cyber hugs here. You and Mitzi will be in my thoughts tommorrow.
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Pamy | Wednesday, November 20, 2002 - 07:19 pm     Ginger..I know tonite and tomarrow will be very hard for you, just wanted you to know your in my thoughts and prayers |
Babyruth | Wednesday, November 20, 2002 - 08:11 pm     (((((Ginger and Mitzi)))))  |
Wargod | Wednesday, November 20, 2002 - 08:16 pm     Ginger, thinking about you tonight and sending prayers your way. We'll be here for you tomorrow and in the days to come when you need us. |
Halfunit | Wednesday, November 20, 2002 - 08:31 pm     Ginger, Please take all of the love here and wrap yourself up in it and feel us giving you big hugs. When you are ready, we are here for you.
((((Ginger & Mitzi)))) |
Lucy | Thursday, November 21, 2002 - 08:22 am     Ginger...My thoughts are with you and Mitzi today. Please take care of yourself. |
Whowhere | Thursday, November 21, 2002 - 08:45 am     Thinking about you Ginger and Mitzi!! Stay strong and know we're here for you!
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