My cat Mel died tonight - Page 3

fatbottomgirl · 04-05-2005, 10:07 AM

So sorry, I can't imagine a sudden loss of my kitty like that! I will keep you in my thoughts

jillieb · 04-05-2005, 10:08 AM

Janny I'm so sorry to hear about Mel...that's awful and so sudden...

FirmJuneBug · 04-05-2005, 10:18 AM

I'm sorry for your loss.

He was a very, very pretty kitty. I'm sorry his time with you was so short.

gettingstrength · 04-05-2005, 10:20 AM

SomeGirlOnTheNet · 04-05-2005, 10:23 AM

Jannybunny

... I'm so sorry to hear this about your sweet Mel.

As Kirsten said, it's good he was with his family.

heidi21062 · 04-05-2005, 11:24 AM

I'm so sorry!! Our cat Harley died about 2 mos. ago. It's really hard when a pet passes on.

Brenda · 04-05-2005, 11:28 AM

I'm so sorry. You were lucky to have had many years with each other. You are in my thoughts.

Just Martha · 04-05-2005, 11:29 AM

catzrule · 04-05-2005, 11:31 AM

I'm so sorry to hear this. He was a beautiful boy and I'm sure a great friend.

Lovelylisa · 04-05-2005, 11:37 AM

Bless your heart!

I'm so sorry this happened. I have lost a few furbabies in my life and it is truly heartbreaking.

Lisa

tennhoneybee · 04-05-2005, 04:10 PM

I'm so sorry for your loss and that you're hurting. Don't dare feel bad for crying because you've lost your bestest friend. You loved him and he loved you back and it's only natural to have a broken heart. When you can, think of all the joy he brought into your life. It'll get better. It'll take some time but it will. Until it does don't be afarid to grieve for him, and in the mean time this is for you,

spazcat · 04-05-2005, 04:19 PM

I am so sorry

K Praper · 04-05-2005, 04:27 PM

So sorry about your kitty.

Stormyskies · 04-05-2005, 04:42 PM

He was a gorgeous boy. I'm sorry, Janny. It's so painful to lose our furry babes.

cheri · 04-05-2005, 05:06 PM

cheri

BabyGirl · 04-05-2005, 05:19 PM

Purrgirl · 04-05-2005, 05:45 PM

I'm so sorry.

Miz Grits · 04-05-2005, 05:52 PM

to you, Janny.

I recently lost a beloved pet, and it is soooooooo hard.

Jannybunny · 04-05-2005, 08:33 PM

Thank you again to everyone who posted here. I really appreciate it.

The vet seems to think it was an aneurysm since it happened so fast and Mel was healthy otherwise. He went quickly and hopefully without pain.

to all of you.

W.Jones · 04-05-2005, 08:42 PM

Oh Honey- I am so, so sorry. It is quite all right to cry long, and hard, and often. Tears are nature's way of helping us to deal with things that may be unbearable without them.
There is nothing that I can say to make the hurt less, just know that I will remember you in my prayers tonight. Your pet had a wonderful family to spend their time here with. It was loved, and wanted and cared for.

Tazcat · 04-05-2005, 08:43 PM

Janny - have you ever seen this quote?

We who choose to surround ourselves with lives even more temporary than our own live within a fragile circle; easily and often breached. Yet still we would live no other way.

(by Irving Townsend)

(((Janny))) I'm so sorry about Mel

Jannybunny · 04-05-2005, 08:45 PM

I'm going to print out all these replies to comfort me and my dh as we work our way through this. You really are friends to me.

Tazcat · 04-05-2005, 08:57 PM

Here's something else I really like - it makes so much sense to me.

"From a vet:

Some of the most poignant moments I spend as a veterinarian are those spent with my clients assisting the transition of my animal patients from this world to the next. When living becomes a burden, whether from pain or loss of normal functions, I can help a family by ensuring that their beloved pet has an easy passing. Making this final decision is painful, and I have often felt powerless to comfort the grieving owners.

That was before I met Shane.

I had been called to examine a ten-year-old blue heeler named Belker who had developed a serious health problem. The dog's owners; Ron, his wife, Lisa, and their little boy, Shane, were all very attached to Belker and they were hoping for a miracle. I examined Belker and found he was dying of cancer. I told the family there were no miracles left for Belker, and offered to perform the euthanasia procedure for the old dog in their home. As we made arrangements, Ron and Lisa told me they thought it would be good for the four-year-old Shane to observe the procedure. They felt Shane could learn something from the experience. The next day, I felt the familiar catch in my throat as Belker's family surrounded him. Shane seemed so calm petting the old dog for the last time, that I wondered if he understood what was going on.
Within a few minutes, Belker slipped peacefully away. The little boy seemed to accept Belker's transition without any difficulty or confusion. We sat together for a while after Belker's death, wondering aloud about the sad fact that animal lives are shorter than human lives. Shane, who had been listening quietly, piped up, "I know why."Startled, we all turned to him. What came out of his mouth next stunned me - I'd never heard a more comforting explanation.

He said, "Everybody is born so that they can learn how to live a good life - like loving everybody and being nice, right?" The four-year-old continued, "Well, animals already know how to do that, so they don't have to stay as long."

bigfish · 04-05-2005, 09:44 PM

I'm so sorry about your kitty JB.

I hope your vet was right and he didn't suffer. He was lucky to have a "mom" like you. I've had kitties all my life and I know how hard this must be.

VocaLisa · 04-05-2005, 11:23 PM

Oh, I'm so sorry.

I wish I had something more comforting to tell you, but so many here have already done such a good job with that.

I can imagine it was quite a shock, but to the very end, you were right beside him, loving him. I'm sure the last thing he remembers of life is your love and how lucky he felt to have you as his mom.

Jannybunny · 04-05-2005, 11:34 PM

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Originally Posted by VocaLisa

Oh, I'm so sorry.

I wish I had something more comforting to tell you, but so many here have already done such a good job with that.

I can imagine it was quite a shock, but to the very end, you were right beside him, loving him. I'm sure the last thing he remembers of life is your love and how lucky he felt to have you as his mom.

I tried sending you a PM but you aren't getting them I am sending you thanks.

I hope he knew this.

Jannybunny · 04-05-2005, 11:35 PM

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Originally Posted by bigfish

I'm so sorry about your kitty JB.

I hope your vet was right and he didn't suffer. He was lucky to have a "mom" like you. I've had kitties all my life and I know how hard this must be.

Thanks bigfish!

MissBoop · 04-06-2005, 04:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tazcat

Here's something else I really like - it makes so much sense to me.

"From a vet:

Some of the most poignant moments I spend as a veterinarian are those spent with my clients assisting the transition of my animal patients from this world to the next. When living becomes a burden, whether from pain or loss of normal functions, I can help a family by ensuring that their beloved pet has an easy passing. Making this final decision is painful, and I have often felt powerless to comfort the grieving owners.

That was before I met Shane.

I had been called to examine a ten-year-old blue heeler named Belker who had developed a serious health problem. The dog's owners; Ron, his wife, Lisa, and their little boy, Shane, were all very attached to Belker and they were hoping for a miracle. I examined Belker and found he was dying of cancer. I told the family there were no miracles left for Belker, and offered to perform the euthanasia procedure for the old dog in their home. As we made arrangements, Ron and Lisa told me they thought it would be good for the four-year-old Shane to observe the procedure. They felt Shane could learn something from the experience. The next day, I felt the familiar catch in my throat as Belker's family surrounded him. Shane seemed so calm petting the old dog for the last time, that I wondered if he understood what was going on.
Within a few minutes, Belker slipped peacefully away. The little boy seemed to accept Belker's transition without any difficulty or confusion. We sat together for a while after Belker's death, wondering aloud about the sad fact that animal lives are shorter than human lives. Shane, who had been listening quietly, piped up, "I know why."Startled, we all turned to him. What came out of his mouth next stunned me - I'd never heard a more comforting explanation.

He said, "Everybody is born so that they can learn how to live a good life - like loving everybody and being nice, right?" The four-year-old continued, "Well, animals already know how to do that, so they don't have to stay as long."

Thanks for posting this.....I had to put one of my furbabies to sleep last year and it was and still is one of the if not the most painful thing I've ever gone through. I know I did the right thing for him but it's still very painful for me. This post made me cry and smile at the same time. Thanks again

Nanner · 04-06-2005, 05:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Jannybunny

Thank you again to everyone who posted here. I really appreciate it.

The vet seems to think it was an aneurysm since it happened so fast and Mel was healthy otherwise. He went quickly and hopefully without pain.

to all of you.

I'm so glad your baby didn't suffer, and everyone here is right, he died in the best place he could - right next to you. I had one dog who died of old age at home, and I was so happy she died at home with me instead of in a cold vet's office.

collrob2101 · 04-06-2005, 06:29 AM

04-05-2005, 08:57 PM	#83
Tazcat Carby Cat Join Date: May 2004 Location: amidst the cat hair >^..^< Posts: 32,335 Gallery: Tazcat WOE: Catkins	Here's something else I really like - it makes so much sense to me. "From a vet: Some of the most poignant moments I spend as a veterinarian are those spent with my clients assisting the transition of my animal patients from this world to the next. When living becomes a burden, whether from pain or loss of normal functions, I can help a family by ensuring that their beloved pet has an easy passing. Making this final decision is painful, and I have often felt powerless to comfort the grieving owners. That was before I met Shane. I had been called to examine a ten-year-old blue heeler named Belker who had developed a serious health problem. The dog's owners; Ron, his wife, Lisa, and their little boy, Shane, were all very attached to Belker and they were hoping for a miracle. I examined Belker and found he was dying of cancer. I told the family there were no miracles left for Belker, and offered to perform the euthanasia procedure for the old dog in their home. As we made arrangements, Ron and Lisa told me they thought it would be good for the four-year-old Shane to observe the procedure. They felt Shane could learn something from the experience. The next day, I felt the familiar catch in my throat as Belker's family surrounded him. Shane seemed so calm petting the old dog for the last time, that I wondered if he understood what was going on. Within a few minutes, Belker slipped peacefully away. The little boy seemed to accept Belker's transition without any difficulty or confusion. We sat together for a while after Belker's death, wondering aloud about the sad fact that animal lives are shorter than human lives. Shane, who had been listening quietly, piped up, "I know why."Startled, we all turned to him. What came out of his mouth next stunned me - I'd never heard a more comforting explanation. He said, "Everybody is born so that they can learn how to live a good life - like loving everybody and being nice, right?" The four-year-old continued, "Well, animals already know how to do that, so they don't have to stay as long." __________________ You can judge the heart of a man by his treatment of animals. ~Immanuel Kant We got rid of the kids. The cat was allergic ~ Becky ~ Last edited by Tazcat : 04-05-2005 at 09:45 PM.

04-05-2005, 10:07 AM	#61
fatbottomgirl Hawtie in charge of mischief Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Olathe, KS Posts: 6,180 Gallery: fatbottomgirl Stats: 157/115 5'3" WOE: Low carbin again Start Date: March 15	So sorry, I can't imagine a sudden loss of my kitty like that! I will keep you in my thoughts

04-05-2005, 10:08 AM	#62
jillieb Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Home of the 2010 Winter Olympics Posts: 16,785 Gallery: jillieb Stats: 180.5/155/150 WOE: my way Start Date: 1.02.07	Janny I'm so sorry to hear about Mel...that's awful and so sudden...

04-05-2005, 10:18 AM	#63
FirmJuneBug Blabbermouth!!! Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 5,512 Gallery: FirmJuneBug WOE: Atkins Start Date: April 11, 2005	I'm sorry for your loss. He was a very, very pretty kitty. I'm sorry his time with you was so short.

04-05-2005, 10:20 AM	#64
gettingstrength Big Yapper!!!! Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Tennessee Posts: 9,523 Gallery: gettingstrength Stats: 184 / 170 / ? WOE: atkins Start Date: 6 / 1 / 2002

04-05-2005, 10:23 AM	#65
SomeGirlOnTheNet Puppetmaster Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: H to tha Y to tha D Scrambled word of the day: TOSIYMING. PM your guess. PARKER won last time! Posts: 15,026 Gallery: SomeGirlOnTheNet Stats: Fair enough WOE: Cafe disaffecto	Jannybunny ... I'm so sorry to hear this about your sweet Mel. As Kirsten said, it's good he was with his family.

04-05-2005, 11:24 AM	#66
heidi21062 Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Transplanted to NC...but my hearts in Hampton, VA.... Posts: 14,573 Gallery: heidi21062 Stats: 190/176/110 - 5'3" WOE: Atkins..no WW's...wait a minute....what day is it? Start Date: Started WW 07/28/08 @ 178.6 lbs	I'm so sorry!! Our cat Harley died about 2 mos. ago. It's really hard when a pet passes on.

04-05-2005, 11:28 AM	#67
Brenda Blabbermouth!!! Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Richmond, Virginia Posts: 5,139 Gallery: Brenda Stats: 168/??/140 5'8" (44 yo) WOE: Atkins	I'm so sorry. You were lucky to have had many years with each other. You are in my thoughts.

04-05-2005, 11:29 AM	#68
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04-05-2005, 11:31 AM	#69
catzrule Blabbermouth!!! Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Connecticut Posts: 5,486 Gallery: catzrule Stats: 160.4/139.6/135 (for now) (5'3") WOE: lower carb/lower fat Start Date: November 20, 2002	I'm so sorry to hear this. He was a beautiful boy and I'm sure a great friend.

04-05-2005, 11:37 AM	#70
Lovelylisa Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Virginia Posts: 865 Gallery: Lovelylisa	Bless your heart! I'm so sorry this happened. I have lost a few furbabies in my life and it is truly heartbreaking. Lisa

04-05-2005, 04:27 PM	#73
K Praper Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Chicago suburbs (relocated Texan) Posts: 4,168 Gallery: K Praper Start Date: 1/31/04	So sorry about your kitty.

04-05-2005, 04:10 PM	#71
tennhoneybee Blabbermouth!!! Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Tennessee Posts: 7,016 Gallery: tennhoneybee Stats: 216/130/130 WOE: Dr. Atkins Start Date: Feb. 2004	I'm so sorry for your loss and that you're hurting. Don't dare feel bad for crying because you've lost your bestest friend. You loved him and he loved you back and it's only natural to have a broken heart. When you can, think of all the joy he brought into your life. It'll get better. It'll take some time but it will. Until it does don't be afarid to grieve for him, and in the mean time this is for you,

04-05-2005, 04:19 PM	#72
spazcat Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: somewhere eating meat! Posts: 12,734 Gallery: spazcat Stats: 220/125!!!/110 WOE: Atkins Start Date: Nov 29 2001	I am so sorry

04-05-2005, 04:42 PM	#74
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04-05-2005, 05:45 PM	#77
Purrgirl Blabbermouth!!! Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Michigan Posts: 5,098 Gallery: Purrgirl Stats: 146/128 5'6	I'm so sorry.

04-05-2005, 05:52 PM	#78
Miz Grits Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 29,642 Gallery: Miz Grits Stats: Current goal: To make it through today WOE: Thanksgiving Diet Start Date: Tomorrow	to you, Janny. I recently lost a beloved pet, and it is soooooooo hard.

04-05-2005, 08:33 PM	#79
Jannybunny Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: in the middle of Lake Washington & sunny Sequim Posts: 28,939 Gallery: Jannybunny Stats: 175/107/110 WOE: Atkins Start Date: 1/4/2008	Thank you again to everyone who posted here. I really appreciate it. The vet seems to think it was an aneurysm since it happened so fast and Mel was healthy otherwise. He went quickly and hopefully without pain. to all of you.

04-05-2005, 08:42 PM	#80
W.Jones Blabbermouth!!! Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Behind a big rock, putting shells in the shot gun Posts: 7,370 Gallery: W.Jones WOE: Cram and chew, baby. Cram and chew Start Date: As soon as my feet hit the floor	Oh Honey- I am so, so sorry. It is quite all right to cry long, and hard, and often. Tears are nature's way of helping us to deal with things that may be unbearable without them. There is nothing that I can say to make the hurt less, just know that I will remember you in my prayers tonight. Your pet had a wonderful family to spend their time here with. It was loved, and wanted and cared for.

04-05-2005, 08:43 PM	#81
Tazcat Carby Cat Join Date: May 2004 Location: amidst the cat hair >^..^< Posts: 32,335 Gallery: Tazcat WOE: Catkins	Janny - have you ever seen this quote? We who choose to surround ourselves with lives even more temporary than our own live within a fragile circle; easily and often breached. Yet still we would live no other way. (by Irving Townsend) (((Janny))) I'm so sorry about Mel

04-05-2005, 08:45 PM	#82
Jannybunny Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: in the middle of Lake Washington & sunny Sequim Posts: 28,939 Gallery: Jannybunny Stats: 175/107/110 WOE: Atkins Start Date: 1/4/2008	I'm going to print out all these replies to comfort me and my dh as we work our way through this. You really are friends to me.

04-05-2005, 09:44 PM	#84
bigfish Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: so cal Posts: 11,136 Gallery: bigfish Stats: 275/229/210 Start Date: December 2002	I'm so sorry about your kitty JB. I hope your vet was right and he didn't suffer. He was lucky to have a "mom" like you. I've had kitties all my life and I know how hard this must be.

04-05-2005, 11:23 PM	#85
VocaLisa Senior LCF Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 3,904 Gallery: VocaLisa WOE: Atkins-ish	Oh, I'm so sorry. I wish I had something more comforting to tell you, but so many here have already done such a good job with that. I can imagine it was quite a shock, but to the very end, you were right beside him, loving him. I'm sure the last thing he remembers of life is your love and how lucky he felt to have you as his mom.

04-06-2005, 06:29 AM	#90
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