jlrhiner
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Sorry to hear this. I was rooting for him.
Sad decision
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olcop
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Bad day
Nor could I, unfortunately, having a beloved pet means that you must deal with loseing them after a time, it's a shame that it had to come at a time when Baby Wrench is about to celebrate one of the best days of her life, but maybe one happy occasion will make the sad occasion easier to deal with.
olcop
Nor could I, unfortunately, having a beloved pet means that you must deal with loseing them after a time, it's a shame that it had to come at a time when Baby Wrench is about to celebrate one of the best days of her life, but maybe one happy occasion will make the sad occasion easier to deal with.
olcop
shaggist
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Pet's Requests
Losing your pet is as hard as losing a child. But, like riding and falling off a horse, the best thing to do is get right back on board. The quickest cure I have found for healing the loss, is to get another rescue kitty, and give him/her the love you had for your lost one. Here are a few thoughts for pet lovers from the pet's prospective. The last one is especially poignant.
A Pet's 10 Requests...
1. My life is likely to last 10-15 years. Any separation from you is likely to be painful. Please take time for me when you can.
2. Give me time to understand what you want of me
3. Place your trust in me. It is crucial for my well-being.
4. Don't be angry with me for long and don't lock me up as punishment. You have your work, your friends, your entertainment, but I have only you.
5. Talk to me. Even if I don't understand your words, I do understand your voice when speaking to me.
6. Be aware that however you treat me, I will never forget it.
7. Before you hit me, before you strike me, remember that I could hurt you, and yet, I choose not to bite you.
8. Before you scold me for being lazy or uncooperative, ask yourself if something might be bothering me. Perhaps I'm not getting the right food, I have been in the sun too long, or my heart might be getting old or weak.
9. Please take care of me when I grow old. You too, will grow old.
10. On the ultimate difficult journey, go with me please. Never say you can't bear to watch. Don't make me face this alone. Everything is easier for me if you are there, because I love you so.
Losing your pet is as hard as losing a child. But, like riding and falling off a horse, the best thing to do is get right back on board. The quickest cure I have found for healing the loss, is to get another rescue kitty, and give him/her the love you had for your lost one. Here are a few thoughts for pet lovers from the pet's prospective. The last one is especially poignant.
A Pet's 10 Requests...
1. My life is likely to last 10-15 years. Any separation from you is likely to be painful. Please take time for me when you can.
2. Give me time to understand what you want of me
3. Place your trust in me. It is crucial for my well-being.
4. Don't be angry with me for long and don't lock me up as punishment. You have your work, your friends, your entertainment, but I have only you.
5. Talk to me. Even if I don't understand your words, I do understand your voice when speaking to me.
6. Be aware that however you treat me, I will never forget it.
7. Before you hit me, before you strike me, remember that I could hurt you, and yet, I choose not to bite you.
8. Before you scold me for being lazy or uncooperative, ask yourself if something might be bothering me. Perhaps I'm not getting the right food, I have been in the sun too long, or my heart might be getting old or weak.
9. Please take care of me when I grow old. You too, will grow old.
10. On the ultimate difficult journey, go with me please. Never say you can't bear to watch. Don't make me face this alone. Everything is easier for me if you are there, because I love you so.
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captorquewrench
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Rebekah...my youngest...has never known life without Ralph. With tears she told me she has to go with us.
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I cannot think of a more difficult decision to make than putting a loved pet down.
My prayers are with you,
Jimmy
My prayers are with you,
Jimmy
You will make the decision, and you will never regret it. You know what is right. I feel for you. I know what you are going through.
I gave you a 'like', not for the news of course but for how you're dealing with it. You really have no other choice. I've had to do it a few times and it NEVER gets any easier to make that decision.
Prayers for you and your daughters.
Prayers for you and your daughters.
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SW_shooter
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oh dang, that made my heart hurt. Only you know if she's ready to experience something like that.
When we took Oreo in the vet said he was in a lot of pain. We knew it was time. The vet let the Mrs hold him while she administered the sedative that made him sleep, then they took him to another room to give him the final injection. They said they had a policy of not doing it in front of the family. I've never had a vet say that before, was glad they did it that way.
I wish I had some pearls of wisdom or a comforting saying to quote, all I can say is Best Wishes and Prayers to you and the family.
Pet Memorial
This is one of the saddest threads I've read in recent weeks. The link is to a web site that produces Pet Memorials from a photographic image. I offer this to everyone who has lost a much loved pet. My only connection is that of a very satisfied customer.
Stone Art USA - Custom Pet Memorials & more ~ Since 2001 ~
We have bought 2 memorial stones that now sit on the fireplace mantel. Eric does very nice work engraving the photographic image into polished stone.
This is one of the saddest threads I've read in recent weeks. The link is to a web site that produces Pet Memorials from a photographic image. I offer this to everyone who has lost a much loved pet. My only connection is that of a very satisfied customer.
Stone Art USA - Custom Pet Memorials & more ~ Since 2001 ~
We have bought 2 memorial stones that now sit on the fireplace mantel. Eric does very nice work engraving the photographic image into polished stone.
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Sorry for you and your kitty. Prayers sent. I dont know if you believe in the rainbow bridge thing? but, it would be nice to know you will see the furry critter again someday. Im looking forward to seeing all the ones I grew up with.
These threads make me cherish my Cat Shasta even more--if that is possible? and I dont think its possible.
These threads make me cherish my Cat Shasta even more--if that is possible? and I dont think its possible.
LVSteve
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vigil617
US Veteran
Cap, the other fine folks here have said it already, better than I can.
You and your family are in my prayers today. Thanks to all of you for having given your pet such a wonderful place to live during his life -- both in your home, and in your hearts.
You and your family are in my prayers today. Thanks to all of you for having given your pet such a wonderful place to live during his life -- both in your home, and in your hearts.
clubleaf206
Member
After a lifetime of giving him love, food and comfort, perhaps you could look at this as the final act of love that you can give him. It is never easy letting go of a pet, they are another member of the family and my heart goes out to you.
goldenlight
Member
I know just how hard this decision is. I have 3 cats buried in my back yard. I'm sorry that it has come to this for you. It is a sad fact that we are destined to outlive our furry friends, who add so much to our lives, and ask for so little in return.
OMCHamlin
US Veteran
Yes, but you and kitty are not alone, you have each other and you always will, in your hearts. I'd even venture to say that on that sad tomorrow, every single one of us that has had to stand in a vet's office, holding a beloved pet while having them put to sleep, will be standing there with you, tears running down our cheeks, if only in our thoughts...
so you see, it will actually be pretty crowded in there...
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Cap. I just saw this but I wanted to send my condolences. It's a hard thing to do and there is just no way around it. I never liked cats. Or at least I THOUGHT I didn't. But one cold wet January morning up in the country in North Central Texas we were standing out on the front porch and this medium haired orange and white cat came up out of the woods. Started rubbing on everyones legs and meowing. Kind of banged up and skinny and dirty.
But he let us pick him up and hold him and when my SIL came out with a bowl of food he pounced on it with glee. All the women in my family have been after me to get a cat since I can't remember when. Miss Pam got tears in her eyes and said she wanted to take him home.
My SIL said that she thought he'd been someones pet and somehow just wound up on the run but that he'd be a good pet. She said if I took him home and it didn't work out she'd take him.
I know when I beat.
We took him home. Went to the vet the next day and 2300 bux later we have us a new pet. We left him overnight and picked him up the next afternoon. We thought his tail was broken but it was just a bad abscess. They declawed him in front and neutered him and did a bunch of lab work on him and treated some minor wounds and gave him all his injections and cleaned him up.
He ate everything we put in front of him for a couple of weeks. He went from 7 1/2 lbs to his typical weight of 13 1/2 lbs. He was extremely affectionate and had NO bad habits. He'd get in your lap but would not try to lick your face. He had no interest in table food at all. He loved the smell of coffee but that's it. He was always faithful in his bathroom habits and he NEVER tried to get out of the house, I think he'd had enough of outside to suit him.
The vet told us he was FIV positive, that's the feline version of aids. So we had to be careful and not let him out or let other cats around him. We knew that any little medical problem could kill him since he had no immune system. We resolved to take as good care of him as we could and hope for the best.
Since he was orange I thought Frito would be a good name for him. The family agreed so Frito it was. We had him for 7 1/2 years and he came up with gingivitis and was just unable to shake it and we lost him. Put him to sleep on June 18th of 2012.
But I want to emphasize this: I NEVER HAD A BETTER RELATIONSHIP WITH AN ANIMAL THAN I DID WITH FRITO.
He was my pal...my pard...my homie...my good and dear friend. I always had dogs all my life and loved them all and I still miss them ALL but Frito was special. He showed me the error of my ignorant ways and taught me that cats are wonderful creatures and can give love and comfort and companionship too.
Losing and animal never hurt me like losing Frito did. I can't explain it. But when I was stressed or sick or what ever he could always sense it and would stay with me until it passed.
We were told he was about 4 years old when we got him and had him for the 7 1/2 years so he would have lived about 11 to 12 years I guess. He was a great cat and I tremble when I think how close I came to not taking him. I take great comfort in the fact that even though he had a rough time for a little while he knew security and love and comfort for most of his life.
We now have 3 cats which are also rescues and we love them but there will just never be another Frito. He was the one.
The first two pics are the first two that were taken. The last pic is the last one taken of him shortly before he got sick. He loved the smell of Hoppe'e #9 and loved to help me clean my guns after a range trip.
I hope you soon find some peace. It may take awhile. It is said that grief is the price we pay for the ability to love.
Good luck and God bless.....
But he let us pick him up and hold him and when my SIL came out with a bowl of food he pounced on it with glee. All the women in my family have been after me to get a cat since I can't remember when. Miss Pam got tears in her eyes and said she wanted to take him home.
My SIL said that she thought he'd been someones pet and somehow just wound up on the run but that he'd be a good pet. She said if I took him home and it didn't work out she'd take him.
I know when I beat.
We took him home. Went to the vet the next day and 2300 bux later we have us a new pet. We left him overnight and picked him up the next afternoon. We thought his tail was broken but it was just a bad abscess. They declawed him in front and neutered him and did a bunch of lab work on him and treated some minor wounds and gave him all his injections and cleaned him up.
He ate everything we put in front of him for a couple of weeks. He went from 7 1/2 lbs to his typical weight of 13 1/2 lbs. He was extremely affectionate and had NO bad habits. He'd get in your lap but would not try to lick your face. He had no interest in table food at all. He loved the smell of coffee but that's it. He was always faithful in his bathroom habits and he NEVER tried to get out of the house, I think he'd had enough of outside to suit him.
The vet told us he was FIV positive, that's the feline version of aids. So we had to be careful and not let him out or let other cats around him. We knew that any little medical problem could kill him since he had no immune system. We resolved to take as good care of him as we could and hope for the best.
Since he was orange I thought Frito would be a good name for him. The family agreed so Frito it was. We had him for 7 1/2 years and he came up with gingivitis and was just unable to shake it and we lost him. Put him to sleep on June 18th of 2012.
But I want to emphasize this: I NEVER HAD A BETTER RELATIONSHIP WITH AN ANIMAL THAN I DID WITH FRITO.
He was my pal...my pard...my homie...my good and dear friend. I always had dogs all my life and loved them all and I still miss them ALL but Frito was special. He showed me the error of my ignorant ways and taught me that cats are wonderful creatures and can give love and comfort and companionship too.
Losing and animal never hurt me like losing Frito did. I can't explain it. But when I was stressed or sick or what ever he could always sense it and would stay with me until it passed.
We were told he was about 4 years old when we got him and had him for the 7 1/2 years so he would have lived about 11 to 12 years I guess. He was a great cat and I tremble when I think how close I came to not taking him. I take great comfort in the fact that even though he had a rough time for a little while he knew security and love and comfort for most of his life.
We now have 3 cats which are also rescues and we love them but there will just never be another Frito. He was the one.
The first two pics are the first two that were taken. The last pic is the last one taken of him shortly before he got sick. He loved the smell of Hoppe'e #9 and loved to help me clean my guns after a range trip.
I hope you soon find some peace. It may take awhile. It is said that grief is the price we pay for the ability to love.
Good luck and God bless.....
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Thank you.
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