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RE: For those who are owned by furbabies - 3/14/2008 10:10:05 AM

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*hugs GT and pets her* i'm sorry.

i held my wolfy-puppy while he was helped to the other side (bordercollie/huskie mix) 5 years ago and i havent wanted another animal since. i'm sorry your little furry friend had to go....gods it takes a lot of love to say "enough is enough, let my beloved friend go on".

*hugs you again*

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RE: For those who are owned by furbabies - 3/14/2008 10:26:08 AM

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thx kitten.. *smooch* and I'm sorry you had to do it too...

furbabies are the BEST.

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RE: For those who are owned by furbabies - 3/14/2008 10:30:36 AM

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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...)

I've been there and I know what your are going through. My prayers and good wishes are with you.

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RE: For those who are owned by furbabies - 3/14/2008 10:31:25 AM

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Sorry to hear about your Baby... We have 3 kitties ourselves, our oldest had to be put to sleep before we moved into our new home. He had gotten injuried and already had failing health problems. It was the toughest thing we've ever had to do, but knew he was in a better place and not feeling any more pain.

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RE: For those who are owned by furbabies - 3/14/2008 10:31:55 AM

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not sure, hotty.. not well, as of last night. she's not home frmo the vet, yet. ****It's so hard to do, but to be there w/Baby was the final act of love. She's a very special woman******

let's add to the fun.. Amos has tapeworms now. *sigh*.. Gracious doesn't. yay for expensive meds....***....try PetMeds.com.*****

and yay for trying to shove pills down their throats..LOL***Thankfully, i've NEVER had to do that! All meds were liquids and that was bad enough!!****

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RE: For those who are owned by furbabies - 3/14/2008 10:34:36 AM

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When I went through the same thing with my dog Caesar (17 year old doberman... no one told him he had a life span expectancy) the entire family was a wreck. He had severe arthritis ad while he was in decent spirits, his hips would randomly go out on him while he was walking, or just standing. We eventualy put him down just so he wouldnt be miserable anymore.

Tons of hugs and love in your direction. Losing a member of the family (2 or 4... or even no legged) is never easy.

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RE: For those who are owned by furbabies - 3/14/2008 10:45:26 AM

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ok, just talked to Mom...

she said that Baby was gone before the vet finished the shot.

He was ready to go.

Doesnt make it any easier, though, for us.

Gracious just did something totally out of character: meowed like crazy as she walked up to me, then planted herself on my lap, still meowing and purring.

Who says animals dont KNOW?

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RE: For those who are owned by furbabies - 3/14/2008 10:54:51 AM

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Greedy, that's wretched news, and I'm thinking of you, your mum and of course, Baby

Animals have that sixth sense, they know not only when it's their time to go, but also when it's their mate's turn... I've seen it many times with all my pets over the years. Bugger, now I'm all teary-eyed.

I'm going to console myself with a cadbury's cream egg.

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RE: For those who are owned by furbabies - 3/14/2008 11:00:58 AM

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*hugs* Miss M...

Have a PEEP for me ;)

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RE: For those who are owned by furbabies - 3/14/2008 11:06:36 AM

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quote:

ORIGINAL: GreedyTop

ok, just talked to Mom...

she said that Baby was gone before the vet finished the shot.

He was ready to go.

Doesnt make it any easier, though, for us.

Gracious just did something totally out of character: meowed like crazy as she walked up to me, then planted herself on my lap, still meowing and purring.

Who says animals dont KNOW?

Damn, i'm at work sitting here tearing up after reading about Gracious. Yes, they do know, they definitely do know, if not the specifics, at least that their "pet" (owner) is upset.
W/we're here for you, GT.

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RE: For those who are owned by furbabies - 3/14/2008 11:22:26 AM

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yanno..over the years I've heard people say that on;line friendships are crap..............

but yanno what?

those are people who havent FELT the warmth and love that come through..

thanks, you guys (ok, and girls.. you know what I mean ;) )

you are all helping more than I can ever express....

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RE: For those who are owned by furbabies - 3/14/2008 11:27:30 AM

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Ya know, Greedy, I've never really quite understood that, given that centuries ago people's main source for conducting a relationship was via - letter. There is much power in the written word.

I have two friendships that have lasted for over eight years now yet began online initially and it was over two years of communicating via email/messenger before we all had met in person. We'll be lifelong friends and knew that from the initial weeks of contact.

I'm glad you're finding a little comfort, it's great to know that people DO care.

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RE: For those who are owned by furbabies - 3/14/2008 11:45:23 AM

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You know there's a bond there, even if it's a fairly new one, when you read that someone you like beloved furbaby just crossed to the Rainbow Bridge and you sit here crying like a baby yourself. You share the pain because you've been there yourself, you know the heartache and you wish you could just hold them and let them cry as you yourself are crying. Yep, I'm an emotional basketcase over furbabies. That's why I work in rescue like I do. It hurts like hell but I wouldn't give it up for the life of me. And I wouldn't give up my friends or their furbabies either. Online or in person.

{{{hugggggsss}}} I'm sorry about Baby, Greedy but you're right. It was time and it sounds like more than time. We're here for you now and he'll be there for you in time.

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RE: For those who are owned by furbabies - 3/14/2008 11:53:16 AM

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It's one of the hardest things to do but sometimes it is the kindest thing. Good wishes for you and all. You will see Baby and the rest again.

One of the most comforting thoughts I had for when my dad passed away was that all of the dogs he loved where waiting for him.

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RE: For those who are owned by furbabies - 3/14/2008 12:21:27 PM

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Hugs!!!!!!!

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RE: For those who are owned by furbabies - 3/14/2008 12:24:41 PM

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i really know how you feel, we've lost a few fur babies ourselves. we recently lost our cat, "meow", so named because she answered to that. she was fixed, but in recent months had developed an unexplained urge to get outside. she's slip out when she saw you couldn't stop her because you were carrying something or unexpectedly shoot out when you opened the door. it hurts to not know where she is, i keep waiting to hear her calling to be let in. she always came home. i'll keep waiting for a long time. huggggs to all!
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RE: For those who are owned by furbabies - 3/14/2008 12:57:00 PM

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First, major HUGS to you and your mom, Greedy. I am sooooo sorry about Baby.

I am an active animal rescuer (currently have 8 cats and 3 dogs...all rescues), and have had to have several previous cats euthanized due to chronic renal failure -- luckily due to old age. My first two cats, Miss Kitty and her daughter Primrose, were as much my babies as if I had given birth to them, and it KILLED me to have to make the decision to put them to sleep. However, I believed then and still believe that such a decision is the most UNSELFISH act that one can make on behalf of their pets. I could have (and wanted to!) kept them alive, tried various remedies, spent thousands of dollars to put off the inevitable...but I knew and they knew that it was time for them to go. They were in pain and had no quality of life left...and there is no cure for renal failure other than a kidney transplant, which I would never have subjected them to. However, even knowing that they would no longer be in pain didn't make my decision and my feelings afterwards any easier, but I KNOW I did the right thing for them, and that's the most important thing. Greedy, your Mom also did right by Baby by choosing a kind, humane way to end his suffering, and I hope that someday she'll be able to take comfort from that.

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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.

Pyrrsefanie, I felt the same way even after my dad died, and I loved him very, very much. The difference for me, I think, is that my cats lived with me but my dad didn't. I was responsible for their health and happiness, as though they were my children. They comforted me every day, made me smile every day, and gave me unconditional love. To lose a parent or other relative is heartbreaking, but if you no longer live with that person, I do think that it tends to take the sting out just a little bit because they weren't a part of your everyday life. I am not saying that my cats were more important to me than my dad (!), but because they lived with me, their presence created more a void in my daily life because they were no longer around.

Now please excuse me while I go get some more tissues. :S

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RE: For those who are owned by furbabies - 3/14/2008 1:07:38 PM

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let's add to the fun.. Amos has tapeworms now. *sigh*..

GT, you probably already know this, but you can get the pills for tapeworms without having to go to the vet. The product is called praziquantel, which you can get at your local feed and seed store (like Tractor Supply, etc.). It's also sold as Drontal, but I think you might have to have a Rx for that, and it is a multi-worm pill. The praziquantel is just for tapeworms. Just make sure that you get the correct dosage -- preferably from a vet, although it's listed on the bottle -- based on your cat's weight.

http://www.marvistavet.com/html/body_praziquantel.html

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and yay for trying to shove pills down their throats..LOL

Have you ever tried a "pill popper?" I have one, and it's GREAT! Product info below. I'm sure Petsmart and Petco also have them, but they didn't turn up under a search for "pill popper." :)

http://www.valleyvet.com/ct_detail.html?PGGUID=30e07741-7b6a-11d5-a192-00b0d0204ae5

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RE: For those who are owned by furbabies - 3/14/2008 1:16:29 PM

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Greedy, I'm sorry you're going through this. I hurts like hell. I had to put my American Eskimo (Lacy Baby) down about 6 months ago. It's been tough for me because she was with us for 13 years and had seen me through major depression issues. Try to keep in mind that one day you will meet again. Hugs to you and your mom.

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RE: For those who are owned by furbabies - 3/14/2008 1:49:51 PM

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I am sorry and my heart goes out to you and your mom.

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