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Comment by Judy on July 2, 2009 at 10:57pm

I lost a cat 3 yrs ago. It's like losing part of the family. His name was River Jude Phoenix. Yes, that was his name. He belonged to my oldest daughter. We buried him in our backyard. He was a beautiful cat. I still to this day, have a hard time with losing him. My daughter and I talk about him and remember the crazy things he did. When she first brought him home, I didn't want a cat. But my husband said "let's try it"..so, from then on, I fell in love with this cat.. He did indeed have his moments. Then, I adopted Shadow, my jet black kitty. They fast became good buddies. When River passed away, Shadow knew something wasn't quite right. Then, I adopted Grant. I so love cats. They are my babies.So, my heart goes out to anyone who has ever lost a pet..IT's traumatic for some people. It was devastating for us..But, as time goes on, it does get better..God bless all the pets we've lost..

Comment by Lisa (B) on July 2, 2009 at 8:06pm

Hello everyone,
Bob, Chance and I want to thank all of you for your wonderful sweet well wishes. I know that everyone here has gone through this themselves, and know the pain. We are starting to heal, but it doesn't take much to trigger a wonder memory, and so the tears. We take solice in know we did what was best for Missy, and that she is not in pain or suffering anymore. Soon the memories will make us laugh, and that will replace the pain. We wish you all the best, and pray you will come to that place where the memories are sweet and funny, instead of sad and heart breaking. For all of us who allow a creature into our lives, we run the risk of losing them, and yet we know it is all worth the pain. Thank you all again. Peace, love and laughter to you and all you love.
Lisa Missy's Mom

Comment by Maria D. Villegas on July 1, 2009 at 10:50pm

Dear John, you are very lucky to have such a Vetenarian. It is very hard to lose a "baby" but harder to wonder what they do with the body. I am lucky to live out in the country where I can bury the babies that I have lost. In my back yard, I have Henry, Molly, Chompis, and Frankie buried and it gives me comfort to go out there and clean their graves and talk to them. I am so happy that you have somewhere to go to visit your baby but VERY sorry about Adak. God bless you.

Comment by John E. Schwartz on July 1, 2009 at 7:06pm

Having to have a pet put down is always hard. When I had to do it to my Malamute. The vet we took him to was very understanding and gave us about a half hour to say our goodbyes. He then led us to the waiting room and did what he had to. He came out and gave us the choice of taking him home or letting him take care of the body. I was out of work at the time and living in a rented house. The landlord had it put right in the lease that tenants could not bury pets on his property. The vet had already given us a reduced fee and, when I hesitated, he offered to take care of that for gratis. My ex was all full of thank yous, oblivious to what would happen to our faithful pet and I knew what would happen. I was mistaken. The vet knew the owner of a pet cemetery and arranged for free burial of Adak. We were invited to come to the burial, which was done with as much dignity as if it were a human. Needless to say, I wrote letters of thanks to the vet and the cemetery owner.
BTW, Welcome to the group, Crazybabes.

Comment by 4crazybabes on July 1, 2009 at 3:45pm

I just joined this group today. My "baby Fox" (is what I used to call her) died on April 19th. This has been the hardest months of my life. The worst part was how she died. I will miss her forever and ever and cannot wait to see her in the afterlife. I dream about her most nights and sometimes, I can hear her barking when I get home from work. It's so hard...

Comment by Lily E. Forehand on July 1, 2009 at 3:29pm

I had a toy aussie, Maverick, he wasn't even a year. Got hit by a car. I saw him. It was right b4 my birthday. He woulda been 7 mo. on my birthday...

Comment by Kelsey Wyrick on July 1, 2009 at 3:22pm

My cat Angel. She was like my world. She was the mother of a cat who had just had 4 kittens and she too was a mother of 3 kittens at the moment.

Comment by Susan Mann on June 30, 2009 at 10:36pm

U have no clue how true to heart that is, I have another I can share. I'll post it on my address tomorrow. I miss my baby bad....

Comment by Ed on June 30, 2009 at 9:20am

Susanne:

This is the right group but don't forget to enjoy all the time you have with your dog. We all think about the day when a decision may have to be made, and if I can, I'd like to share a poem posted here by Rober Green a few months ago:

The Last Battle

If it should be that I grow frail and weak,

And pain should keep me from my sleep,

Then will you do what must be done,

For this, the last battle, can't be won.


You will be sad I understand,

But don't let grief then stay your hand,

For on this day, more than the rest,

Your love and friendship must stand the test.


We have had so many happy years,

You wouldn't want me to suffer so.

When the time comes, please, let me go.


Take me to where to my needs they'll tend,

Only, stay with me till the end


And hold me firm and speak to me,

Until my eyes no longer see.

I know in time you will agree,

It is a kindness you do to me.


Although my tail its last has waved,

From pain and suffering I have been saved.


Don't grieve that it must be you,

Who has to decide this thing to do;

We've been so close, we two, these years,

Don't let your heart hold any tears.



Author Unknown

Remember to enjoy your time with your dog for as long as you can. It might be a cliche, but good memories be with you forever.

Ed

Comment by Susanne Morris on June 30, 2009 at 6:09am

I am not sure if this is the right group to join right now, since my dog hasn't passed away yet, but I don't know what other group I can talk to about this. My doggie is 13 years old now. He is relatively healthy, except for some medical issues here and there. I am thinking about what I would do if the time comes to put him down. I wouldn't want him to be without a family member, alone with strangers in a cold vets office, but I don't know how I could go through with it and being there without losing it. I just can't handle it. What is the answer to this?!

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