Having to let go once again........
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I have never shared my life with "just a cat..."
Fact is, my vet gave me the highest compliment the other day. He told me I had a real eye for getting the very best animals. I have several vets in this practice I go to. I have lost animals and there has not been a dry eye in the bunch. Together we have saved animals and again.. no dry eyes.
Big Boy is Spencer is Bright White is Fuzzle Dog 1 and Fuzzle Dog 2 is Little Brown is Brau is Crissy is P***y Pot.. is Breeny... and more.. the list is long and I have been so honored. I have loved them all. Each and every one.
((((Big Boy)))) and ((((Kris))))
I have kept my prayers going.
Fact is, my vet gave me the highest compliment the other day. He told me I had a real eye for getting the very best animals. I have several vets in this practice I go to. I have lost animals and there has not been a dry eye in the bunch. Together we have saved animals and again.. no dry eyes.
Big Boy is Spencer is Bright White is Fuzzle Dog 1 and Fuzzle Dog 2 is Little Brown is Brau is Crissy is P***y Pot.. is Breeny... and more.. the list is long and I have been so honored. I have loved them all. Each and every one.
((((Big Boy)))) and ((((Kris))))
I have kept my prayers going.
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Kris, years ago when our kitten had feline distemper, we found out by trial and error that baby food was something she could tolerate a little at a time. We'd put some on our finger and she would lick it off. May be worth a try with your Big Boy?
Still thinking of you and praying. Hugs
Still thinking of you and praying. Hugs
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Kris,
I don't have a cat but I have a dog, he is my baby. They give you all their love and only want to be loved back. I am keeping you and Big Boy in my prayers. I am here for you. I'll call you later today.
Sending you extra hugs,
Love you
I don't have a cat but I have a dog, he is my baby. They give you all their love and only want to be loved back. I am keeping you and Big Boy in my prayers. I am here for you. I'll call you later today.
Sending you extra hugs,
Love you
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I've had to part with beloved pets and understand so well ((Kris)) the feelings.
Sometimes the most loving thing a pet owner can do for the beloved that gave so much love, comfort and joy is to end the suffering.
How is BigBoy this morning hon?
I had to part with one of my sweet babies, my Angel cat in JUly 06. My husband went with me to the vet and we comforted each other. As well, we were there for Angel during her last living moment. It was very sad and before she passed we both whispered to her how grateful we were for all she had given us in her beautiful life she shared with us. We stroked her gently, lovingly and held her wrapped in a soft baby blanket. Thank God her death was painless and we were able to help end her suffering. We loved and respected her enough to not hang on and to let her go with love and dignity. I miss her still.
Been an animal lover all my life and I especially love cats. Just a cat? Never!!!
All my cats throughout my life have been like beloved kids. They are wonderful teachers too...they have taught me alot about love, the giving and sharing that is love.
Sometimes the most loving thing a pet owner can do for the beloved that gave so much love, comfort and joy is to end the suffering.
How is BigBoy this morning hon?
I had to part with one of my sweet babies, my Angel cat in JUly 06. My husband went with me to the vet and we comforted each other. As well, we were there for Angel during her last living moment. It was very sad and before she passed we both whispered to her how grateful we were for all she had given us in her beautiful life she shared with us. We stroked her gently, lovingly and held her wrapped in a soft baby blanket. Thank God her death was painless and we were able to help end her suffering. We loved and respected her enough to not hang on and to let her go with love and dignity. I miss her still.
Been an animal lover all my life and I especially love cats. Just a cat? Never!!!
All my cats throughout my life have been like beloved kids. They are wonderful teachers too...they have taught me alot about love, the giving and sharing that is love.
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(((((((Loves)))))))))
I know how you feel, hon. I had to put my kitty down this summer. I adored my little Mellie. I had a talk with her before she was put down....I hope she understood. She used to be a chubby cat and was so cute and sweet. She went to skin and bones, couldn't eat or drink or go to the bathroom. I held her fragile little body until they took her. My daughter and I cried our eyes out. You know why I loved her so much.......she never did anything to hurt me. I went out and bought a little ceramic cat with angels wings in her memory. Sometime I think about getting another one, but I keep holding back. I am gone a lot and in the summer I am gone every week-end. I know they are independent but I still feel bad being gone so much. Mellie used to wait on the basement stairs when she heard the garage door go up. So precious....I don't think anyone was that happy to see me.
Please don't think I am crazy when I tell you this........One night when I was sleeping, I woke up to this feeling like something was walking across my legs, you know how kitty's do when they jump up on you. That same feeling.....when they push their little paws on you. It woke me up and I shook out the blankets and checked all around the room. I told my sister about this and she said maybe it was Mellie just stopping by to visit. I don't know... but I do know that it truly happened.
Take care, sweetie. All of us pet lovers understand.
Love to you and Big Boy...........Lo
I know how you feel, hon. I had to put my kitty down this summer. I adored my little Mellie. I had a talk with her before she was put down....I hope she understood. She used to be a chubby cat and was so cute and sweet. She went to skin and bones, couldn't eat or drink or go to the bathroom. I held her fragile little body until they took her. My daughter and I cried our eyes out. You know why I loved her so much.......she never did anything to hurt me. I went out and bought a little ceramic cat with angels wings in her memory. Sometime I think about getting another one, but I keep holding back. I am gone a lot and in the summer I am gone every week-end. I know they are independent but I still feel bad being gone so much. Mellie used to wait on the basement stairs when she heard the garage door go up. So precious....I don't think anyone was that happy to see me.
Please don't think I am crazy when I tell you this........One night when I was sleeping, I woke up to this feeling like something was walking across my legs, you know how kitty's do when they jump up on you. That same feeling.....when they push their little paws on you. It woke me up and I shook out the blankets and checked all around the room. I told my sister about this and she said maybe it was Mellie just stopping by to visit. I don't know... but I do know that it truly happened.
Take care, sweetie. All of us pet lovers understand.
Love to you and Big Boy...........Lo
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I'm so sorry about your beloved cat. I am 20 almost 21 years old and I truly know how your feeling... I would never say or think "its just a cat".... My cat Rosco has been alive for a very long time. We live in two different states because he loves my mom more... lol... they live in OH, and I live in PA. Whenever I visit I always pat him and talk to him and my mom tells me he will go sometime and I know we both are thinking the same thing "Let's not think about that", my girlfriend always messes around saying she can see my mom and I have a funeral for our cat... I just look at her.... she understands tho..
you and Big Boy are my prayers.
you and Big Boy are my prayers.
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I just wanted to let everyone know.........my Big Boy passed on some time during the night last night. He was doing so much better too........or so it seemed. I think he waited till I didn't have to deal with it alone because my 12 year old is with me this weekend. We burried him under the calla Lilies. Thank you for all your kind words and understanding. Love to you all.
Hugs
Kris
Hugs
Kris
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((((((Kris and Big Boy)))))))
By the edge of a woods, at the foot of a hill,
Is a lush, green meadow where time stands still.
Where the friends of man and woman do run,
When their time on earth is over and done.
For here, between this world and the next,
Is a place where each beloved creature finds rest.
On this golden land, they wait and they play,
Till the Rainbow Bridge they cross over one day.
No more do they suffer, in pain or in sadness,
For here they are whole, their lives filled with gladness.
Their limbs are restored, their health renewed,
Their bodies have healed, with strength imbued.
They romp through the grass, without even a care,
Until one day they start, and sniff at the air.
All ears ***** forward, eyes dart front and back,
Then all of a sudden, one breaks from the pack.
For just at that instant, their eyes have met;
Together again, both person and pet.
So they run to each other, these friends from long past,
The time of their parting is over at last.
The sadness they felt while they were apart,
Has turned into joy once more in each heart.
They embrace with a love that will last forever,
And then, side-by-side, they cross over… together.
Thinking of you with love,
Linda
By the edge of a woods, at the foot of a hill,
Is a lush, green meadow where time stands still.
Where the friends of man and woman do run,
When their time on earth is over and done.
For here, between this world and the next,
Is a place where each beloved creature finds rest.
On this golden land, they wait and they play,
Till the Rainbow Bridge they cross over one day.
No more do they suffer, in pain or in sadness,
For here they are whole, their lives filled with gladness.
Their limbs are restored, their health renewed,
Their bodies have healed, with strength imbued.
They romp through the grass, without even a care,
Until one day they start, and sniff at the air.
All ears ***** forward, eyes dart front and back,
Then all of a sudden, one breaks from the pack.
For just at that instant, their eyes have met;
Together again, both person and pet.
So they run to each other, these friends from long past,
The time of their parting is over at last.
The sadness they felt while they were apart,
Has turned into joy once more in each heart.
They embrace with a love that will last forever,
And then, side-by-side, they cross over… together.
Thinking of you with love,
Linda
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(((Loves)))
I just read about Big Boy's passing, and am sending hugs from Toby and I. I know how sad this is for you, but I think it is sad watching them suffer too. Big Boy brought you love and knows he was loved by you.
I just read about Big Boy's passing, and am sending hugs from Toby and I. I know how sad this is for you, but I think it is sad watching them suffer too. Big Boy brought you love and knows he was loved by you.
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Kris- I am SOOOO sorry. I'm glad you were not alone and I, too, think he held on for you. I love what Linda sent you - I hope it brings you peace.
Remember, it's okay to cry. We all know he was so much more than "just a cat". Only an animal lover can truly appreciate how much our fur-babies mean to us.
Keeping you in my prayers.
Amy
Remember, it's okay to cry. We all know he was so much more than "just a cat". Only an animal lover can truly appreciate how much our fur-babies mean to us.
Keeping you in my prayers.
Amy
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