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Zensee -> RE: For those who are owned by furbabies (3/14/2008 3:42:41 AM)
Sorry to hear about you and your mum losing a dear friend, GT. Z.

lusciouslips19 -> RE: For those who are owned by furbabies (3/14/2008 3:50:25 AM)
I had 2 dogs that were father and son.One was 15, the other(the son) was 11. We were expecting the father to go first as he was getting weak and feeble and laying around. He lived under the porch in the summer. he rallied for awhile. The son all of a sudden lost the use of his back legs. we dont know exactly what happened. He was on steriods and it helped a little but after switching to oral steriods when he came home, he backslid. We did not have money for surgery. He was put down. That was Christmas of 2005. The father dog was put down in march of 2006.The proud sheperd mix dragged himself to the bathroom to lose his bowels and could not get back up. He was so considerate that way. I picked him up and he felt like air. I knew it was time. I was glad that the younger one went first in some ways. he had never known life without his father. He was a bit skittish in personality at times. I dont know if he could have handled it. Breaker and Rex, What an awesome couple of dogs. Breaker was huskie sheperd mix. the son Rex..huskie sheperd, lab and chow. They were both black and tan and beautiful. Rex was beautiful and goofy lookin all at the same time. They are together, wherever they are. That gives me comfort.

Bound2One -> RE: For those who are owned by furbabies (3/14/2008 5:43:52 AM)
Oh, wow, GT. I'm so sorry. My prayers are with you, your mom and, of course, Baby.

Marc2b -> RE: For those who are owned by furbabies (3/14/2008 6:49:27 AM)
Good thoughts and hugs to you and yours. It’s been almost a year since I had to have my own furry person put to sleep (liver cancer) and I still think I’m in mourning. They do have a way of working themselves into your heart, don’t they? Edited to add - you're not the only ones to have a hard time coming up with a name. When I was growing up we had a cat named "T.C.", short for "the cat."

GreedyTop -> RE: For those who are owned by furbabies (3/14/2008 7:02:57 AM)
LRF.. they're gorgeous! thanks for sharing.. and for your kind words... hugs

GreedyTop -> RE: For those who are owned by furbabies (3/14/2008 7:08:18 AM)
thanks guys... I think the hardest part for me right now is that I can't be with Mom.... and that I can't be there to give Baby a cuddle. At least Mom will be there with him. And her roommate (who at time I think is the worlds biggest asshole) will be there for her (sometimes, he does stuff that ALMOST makes up for his asshole-ness).

Bound2One -> RE: For those who are owned by furbabies (3/14/2008 7:08:20 AM)
quote: ORIGINAL: Marc2b Edited to add - you're not the only ones to have a hard time coming up with a name. When I was growing up we had a cat named "T.C.", short for "the cat." I just had to say what a cute name that is! I may have to borrow it if we adopt another homeless cat. I can't take a cat indoors (allergies), but every so often one will find its way to our house and we feed it for awhile and give it shelter if needed on the porch until it disappears again. It never fails that this cat is called 'kitty'. Maybe I can get the kids to go for "T.C." next time around.

SugarMyChurro -> RE: For those who are owned by furbabies (3/14/2008 7:27:28 AM)
quote: ORIGINAL: lusciouslips19 We did not have money for surgery. I wanted to comment on this. Not about your situation, but about the situation more generally. Disagree with me if you like, this is my opinion. I have a friend who really loves her animals. It could be said that her love is almost too much. She has paid something like $20,000 to keep a dog of hers going. I can't remember all of the problems but the last one was supposedly only going to buy another year or two and cost $8,000. Here's my objection: I don't think the dog is as joyful as she once was. She's sullen. Doesn't run. Has a bit of trouble getting around. Of late, she is also apt to snarl and nip at people unnecessarily. My take is that this poor animal is living in pain, doesn't understand it, and is basically always on edge and prone to an attack posture. She can't be sure that thing you just did to her - even petting - didn't somehow cause her pain. Hence the biting. This was once a loving and joyful animal and it showed in everything about her. Money, while occasionally helpful, is not the total answer here. I think there is a kind of stewardship of our pets that has to go beyond money concerns. You have to do what's right for the animal, not just what's right for you and would make you happiest or alleviate your guilt or sadness. For my part, I have already pre-decided what to do in various situations when it comes to my pet. And I won't be saving her for more years in pain. I won't allow her to suffer. She's not a human being, doesn't understand ongoing pain, and I won't anthropomorphize her ability to understand what she cannot. I am far from saying that a needed surgery is wrong in all cases. Some surgeries would be fine if one can more or less safely presume that the animal gets back again into a position of 90% or better of good health. And I do think that the percentage has to be very high - a return to near normality is important. I know some animals do well if they lose a leg. But I start seeing animals with two missing back legs on wheels and I have to question the morality of the situation. Who does that serve? This is my pet health ethic: The needs of the animal come first.

parttimehotty -> RE: For those who are owned by furbabies (3/14/2008 7:28:55 AM)
quote: ORIGINAL: GreedyTop As I type this there are 11.5 hours until one of my (former) beloved furbabies is going to be put to sleep. Baby (so named because we never could come up with a better name LOL) has pancreatitis. He used to travel with me in trucks, when I was driving. He went to live with my Mom when I could no longer take him, when I switched to buses from trucks. Mom is torn up about it... as she said.. who will meet her at the bottom of the steps when she gets home? Who will be curled up at the top of her head, purring? He's 13, so he's had a long life compared to some. Right now, he's on mega pain killers. Even with surgery, his chances of survival would be iffy. So folks.. please send a prayer to Mom, Baby, and yes, me... (And I'm sorry if this is the wrong forum.. wasn't sure where to put it...) (((((HARD HUGS)))))))) i always end up calling all my foster Mom's...Mama no matter WHAT their name is when they come to me, they end up as Mama :)) i've had to put down a few kittens, some expected, some a surprise and even though they were with me for very short times, i grew to love them and cried so much, i also know the pain you're going thru w/Baby who's been w/you alot longer as i had long timers w/me put to sleep also. i will have good thoughts for Baby, your mom & you. If you want to chat, email me on the "other side". my profile is hidden, but i can still receive/send messages.

TracyTaken -> RE: For those who are owned by furbabies (3/14/2008 7:48:40 AM)
I'm sorry to hear about baby. It's tough letting the little critters go, even when it's time. With my last two adoptions, I kept thinking how I was setting myself up for future grief. Hugs to you and yours.

GreedyTop -> RE: For those who are owned by furbabies (3/14/2008 7:52:54 AM)
thanks,all sigh and SMC.. I totally agree.

soul2share -> RE: For those who are owned by furbabies (3/14/2008 8:07:00 AM)
Greedy, my heart goes out to you and your mother. And to Baby also. He is going to a good place, it takes a lot of love and bravery to recognize when someone is suffering, and to help take that pain away. Your pain will lessen over time, even if it never really goes away. One of my cats I have now looks so much like the second one I had to put down, sometimes he will just move right, and it looks just like Alex...and I had to put her down in 1985. It's amazing how one small little ball of fur can make you feel whole. We can't replace our lost babies, all we can do is wait for another one to find us to fill the space left behind. You will see him again, I truly believe that. And grieve for him.....it is a member of your family that you are losing. Hugs to you both......

GreedyTop -> RE: For those who are owned by furbabies (3/14/2008 8:10:28 AM)
thx Soul... hugs I know what you mean.. My Gracious sometimes channels my Noodge (her birth brother)..it's so weird...but I love it, cause I miss that boy so much, even 5 yrs later,,,

GreedyTop -> RE: For those who are owned by furbabies (3/14/2008 8:54:27 AM)
Baby is gone. 30 minutes ago, he crossed the Rainbow Bridge. RIP, Baby.

MissMenagerie -> RE: For those who are owned by furbabies (3/14/2008 9:16:55 AM)
That's always been my favorite Twilight Zone episode. My second favorite is the one with the pig-doctors... I'm currently coddling an aging pet rat named Puck. He's smarter than any dog I ever had (At least the rat comes to his name!), and he's approaching the rat age of just-plain-old. He's still pretty spry, but I'm always sad to think his day has to come anytime soon. The last pet I lost was a golden retriever. Hip dysplasia, resulting in all kinds of other problems. I still miss him. Long distance hugs.

GreedyTop -> RE: For those who are owned by furbabies (3/14/2008 9:35:26 AM)
thx, MissM.... hugs rats are cool .. I used to have a rat..he was so cool :)

Pyrrsefanie -> RE: For those who are owned by furbabies (3/14/2008 9:42:50 AM)
I'm so sorry to hear about Baby... :( prayers for her that she finds her way over the Rainbow Bridge quickly, and prayers for you and your mom while you grieve. My cat was killed five years ago. He was a magnificent ball of gray and white fur... such a fatass that we had to use a dog harness on him because none of the cat collars would fit! I've never seen an animal with such a human personality. Instead of curling up at the end of my bed he'd jump up next to me, nudge his way under my arms, and stretch out, so it was more like having a person next to me. He'd sit in an old doll's high chair to eat and loved to watch TV. I still cry to this day when I think about him. I wasn't with him when he was killed so I never got to say goodbye, he died probably wondering where the Hell I was. It makes me feel guilty, though, as an uncle I was very close to died and I mourned for maybe a couple of months... my freaking cat dies and I still need a box of tissues every time I see his picture. Shows which I prefer to be around... heh.

GreedyTop -> RE: For those who are owned by furbabies (3/14/2008 9:57:21 AM)
hugs Pyrrs Iknow that feeling..

parttimehotty -> RE: For those who are owned by furbabies (3/14/2008 10:03:49 AM)
How's your Mom doing, GT?

GreedyTop -> RE: For those who are owned by furbabies (3/14/2008 10:07:46 AM)
not sure, hotty.. not well, as of last night. she's not home frmo the vet, yet. let's add to the fun.. Amos has tapeworms now. sigh.. Gracious doesn't. yay for expensive meds.... and yay for trying to shove pills down their throats..LOL

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