Death

Sorry for your loss man.

Some people like dogs for their loyalty and unconditional devotion.

But when a cat makes friends with you it's something special. There's a trust there. A bond that cannot be broken.

I'll raise a glass to your RED.

My crew is very dear to us, the cats Button, Squeeks, Dodge, Burn and Raveina and Hank the German Shepherd.

Putting down a loved pet is the hardest thing a person can do, no question it was the right thing to do, but it sucks.

I know exactly how you feel , but things do get better , but you never forget them.

I still think of our Blackie who we had to have put down 7 years ago due to a brain tumor.

All you can do is think of the good times you had with them and give your other puss cats extra love.

A few months ago we had to have "Thomas",our chocolate point siamese put down.We had him for 21 years and still miss him,brings tears to the eyes even writing this.Iknow where your'e going thru.
Regards
George

What is really sad is that one cannot arrange the same humane end for similarly afflicted human friends and relations should they so wish.
Instead one has to arrange a trip to Zurich while the person is fit enough to travel.

With cats, however unique each one, is there is a degree of generic behavior that links the cats you keep into one continuous cat stream.

It's a wretched feeling to lose such an important part of your personal landscape.

Derek is spot on with his comment about linked behaviour and you can take some consolation from the fact that, to feel like you do, makes you an ideal owner.

Give it time then let another benefit from that.

Joe

We lost Thomas late last year.

On Christmas day Lynn went upstairs and found him on our bed bleeding. Turns out he had been hit by a car and had somehow get back home and went upstairs, while we were in the lounge!

Frnatic phoning around for a vet that was open. We, and the vet, initially thought the damage was superficial and he seemed fine, considering the circumstances.

But it turned out that there was internal paralysis, and he couldn't go to toilet etc.

The vet said this is not something they recover from. What a heartbreaking decision to have to make (likewise, tears start welling).

It does leave such a gap, not having him there stood on the garden wall when you get home etc.

And he was such a character, many were the times we would have a group of school children outside sat on the wall taking it in turns to have their picture taken with him on their phones.

They become part of the family and losing them is just as painful.

Horrid news Mike. I think you either get pets or you don't. Our dogs are part of the family and I'll be heartbroken when they step on a rainbow (unless the fever takes me first).

Best wishes mate.

My condolences. If you can, please post a picture of RED.

i don't know how to post a jpeg from my computer to the forum.

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Originally posted by mikeeschman:
i don't know how to post a jpeg from my computer to the forum.

You need to upload it to a site like photobucket and then add the link the way you would an album cover in 'what are you listening too...'

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Originally posted by shoot6x7:
I'll raise a glass to your RED.

and me


I have my Dylan ( 3 year old black lab ) and he is my best mate and constant companion.

This is my RED, who was loved everyday of his 10 years, and will always be missed.

For the past several years, I have devoted time to reflection on and about everyone I love before my feet hit the floor every day. I have taken to doing so again, at the end of every day.

These reflections have changed my outlook on life.

But it has a downside.

RED was there every time. At his birth, he was the biggest one, and all red too. He was bawling. I let him forage around the hair of my chest, and he settled down. I knew we would be friends for life.

Last Wednesday, we had a really good time. The three of us watched a movie with play breaks.

My wife has taken to grooming the cats every night over the summer. They are shedding like crazy, and need to be combed out.

As we listen to music, the cats are being groomed.

This is a happy family :-)

Friday he went downhill fast. My wife called me at work. I came home early, and he looked bad.

We brought him to The Cat Hospital. They have cared for him since birth. 6 month checkups, shots, everything has always been maintained.

They found a mass as big as a grown man's fist.

I had him put down.

So now I am in the envious position of having extinguished someone I celebrated love for at dawn and dusk for a decade.

May GOD forgive me.

I want to take this opportunity to thank the forum for allowing me to give RED a proper wake. My gratitude knows no bounds.

Thank you.

I know exactly how you feel Mike,we lost 2 of our Wolfhounds within the last 9 months,although we still have 1Wolfound Paddy a Lab Charlie,& 3Cats a pure white one Mitchy,a Smokey Grey one Siddy & a Grey&white one Angel, nothing can replace the Wolfhounds,It's just not the same any more.we have applied to the Wolfhound rescue to offer a home to maybe 2or 3,this home would not be the same with out a Wolfhound or 3 around the place.

RED had a good day every day of his short, sweet life.

Today, I want nothing more than my big RED. Twenty one pounds of loving personality. We always began our days together. Today just won't get started.

"God"?

We pick up REDs ashes today. He will be buried under a new rose bush in the garden. I miss him so much.

Hopefully that burial will provide closure for everyone.

Jim

Mike you did the right thing, at least you had ten wonderful years. You gave Red as much affection and comfort as he gave you.

We had several Beagles as a kid, and in my teens we got a boxer 'duchess' brindle and wonderful. We still talk about her 40 years later. Tho she did misbehave it's all part of being family.


Notice she's eyeing me with camera but keeping her chin up. She sure knew how to pose and prance.

We haven't found the right rose bush yet, so RED is living on my dresser. That way we'll be together in the morning when I get ready for work; at least for a while.