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Posted by SLS on May 16, 2013, at 0:49:18
In reply to Cancer, posted by Phil on May 14, 2013, at 13:58:21
I'm sorry, Phil.
I had to put down the sweetest miniature schnauzer of 16 years. She had heart failure and eventually developed ascites. I waited as long as I could. It was fully apparent to me when her time had come. I couldn't let her suffer even one more hour. My eyes are filling up.
- Scott
Posted by Phil on May 16, 2013, at 12:56:20
In reply to Re: Cancer » Phil, posted by jane d on May 16, 2013, at 0:35:53
I was in group therapy and everyone was urging me to get a cat. I finally gave in and told a lady friend who was very involved with animals.
She called one day and said a lady had one kitty left and we could meet her at PetsMart. I still wasn't sure.
The lady came in with a big carrier. When she got to us and turned the cage around and saw this little orange ball. It was love at first site.
Posted by Phil on May 16, 2013, at 13:02:22
In reply to Re: Cancer » Phil, posted by SLS on May 16, 2013, at 0:49:18
I'm sorry Scott. And I know kind of how you feel. I'm usually teared up and it's going to be so hard to hold Jules and tell him I love him when he sleeps the last sleep.
I'm not going to handle it well but I have to know it's the right thing to do.
The vet said, basically, this would be a better route for humans too. I'll agree./
Posted by Beckett on May 16, 2013, at 15:27:20
In reply to Re: Cancer » SLS, posted by Phil on May 16, 2013, at 13:02:22
Did he eat last night?
Posted by Phil on May 16, 2013, at 17:24:16
In reply to Re: Cancer, posted by Beckett on May 16, 2013, at 15:27:20
Yeah. And this morning. He's really weak but so far he still does what he needs to do. There will be a pretty fast decline though and it will be soon.
Posted by Phillipa on May 16, 2013, at 18:45:16
In reply to Re: Cancer » Beckett, posted by Phil on May 16, 2013, at 17:24:16
Phil keep hoping. Phillipa
Posted by brynb on May 18, 2013, at 11:21:31
In reply to Re: Cancer, posted by Phil on May 15, 2013, at 9:57:08
Phil,
I'm so sorry about Jules. It's often harder with our furry ones than humans--they can't complain or express how they feel. I've had a few dogs but my current girl is like a soul mate. A few years ago, I had a seizure from stopping meds and was stuck lying on the floor for a while before I could get any help. She came up to me and sat in the crook of my neck until help came.
Hang in there :(.
-b
Posted by jane d on May 21, 2013, at 14:20:27
In reply to Re: Cancer » Beckett, posted by Phil on May 16, 2013, at 17:24:16
You and Jules are in my thoughts.
Posted by Beckett on May 21, 2013, at 14:38:54
In reply to How are you two doing? » Phil, posted by jane d on May 21, 2013, at 14:20:27
Posted by Dinah on May 22, 2013, at 21:23:21
In reply to How are you two doing? » Phil, posted by jane d on May 21, 2013, at 14:20:27
Posted by Phillipa on May 27, 2013, at 23:02:44
In reply to My best friend, Jules the cat may be ill, posted by Phil on May 14, 2013, at 8:17:26
Phil where are you getting worried about you. Phillipa
Posted by Phil on June 7, 2013, at 9:51:26
In reply to How are you two doing? » Phil, posted by jane d on May 21, 2013, at 14:20:27
We're down to one.
Posted by Phil on June 7, 2013, at 10:00:49
In reply to Re: Cancer, posted by brynb on May 18, 2013, at 11:21:31
> Phil,
>
> I'm so sorry about Jules. It's often harder with our furry ones than humans--they can't complain or express how they feel. I've had a few dogs but my current girl is like a soul mate. A few years ago, I had a seizure from stopping meds and was stuck lying on the floor for a while before I could get any help. She came up to me and sat in the crook of my neck until help came.
>
> Hang in there :(.
>
> -bI had to learn cat lingo when I got him. But like you, they get it.
If I was having a bad day he would jump on the bed, get right next to me as if to say, you'll be alright. Let me know what I can do.
Posted by brynb on June 7, 2013, at 15:43:33
In reply to Re: How are you two doing?, posted by Phil on June 7, 2013, at 9:51:26
Posted by Phillipa on June 7, 2013, at 20:34:23
In reply to Re: Cancer, posted by Phil on June 7, 2013, at 10:00:49
Phil so decided to get one kitty? Phillipa
Posted by Phil on June 8, 2013, at 17:12:55
In reply to Re: Cancer » Phil, posted by Phillipa on June 7, 2013, at 20:34:23
Haven't done anything yet. Not sure.
Posted by Phillipa on June 8, 2013, at 21:10:14
In reply to Re: Cancer » Phillipa, posted by Phil on June 8, 2013, at 17:12:55
Phil give it time. No rush. Phillipa
Posted by jane d on June 9, 2013, at 23:10:02
In reply to Re: How are you two doing?, posted by Phil on June 7, 2013, at 9:51:26
Jules was clearly a very special cat. That has come thru every time you wrote about him. I'm glad you had each other for as long as you did but I'm so sorry you got cheated out of those last years.
Posted by Phil on June 12, 2013, at 9:14:37
In reply to I'm sorry too. » Phil, posted by jane d on June 9, 2013, at 23:10:02
Thanks Jane. If I get another cat it will be two from the same litter. That should keep things hopping around here.
Just like losing family, sometimes you think you're through the grieving. Ah no grasshopper, more to come.
Posted by gadchik on August 3, 2013, at 14:00:06
In reply to Re: I'm sorry too. » jane d, posted by Phil on June 12, 2013, at 9:14:37
I was hiking and a kitten came out of the woods, meowing so mournfully. It followed us for 2 mi to my house, just like a dog. I took it to the vet, its a girl, 3 months old. We named her Francesca, but call her Frankie. She's the most cuddly,loving kitten! I hope you are well!
Posted by Phillipa on August 3, 2013, at 21:50:20
In reply to I rescued a kitten! » Phil, posted by gadchik on August 3, 2013, at 14:00:06
G Stranger where you been? So a girl kitten named and girl's name but called a boy's name!!!! P
Posted by gadchik on August 4, 2013, at 6:54:44
In reply to Re: I rescued a kitten! » gadchik, posted by Phillipa on August 3, 2013, at 21:50:20
Yes, G Stranger! We called her Frankie bcause we didnt know if boy or girl. How have u been? My son is leaving for Europe on tomorrow, and now this terrorist alert, Im very nervous.
Posted by Phillipa on August 4, 2013, at 20:35:43
In reply to Re: I rescued a kitten! » Phillipa, posted by gadchik on August 4, 2013, at 6:54:44
G you must be doing well. So at time sex undetermined. I had no idea that a terrorist alert was now going on in Europe. But sounds like when I was there years ago. Military all over. I didn't like that and was glad to get back here. How long is your Son going for? P
Posted by gadchik on August 5, 2013, at 19:04:36
In reply to Re: I rescued a kitten! » gadchik, posted by Phillipa on August 4, 2013, at 20:35:43
Yes, Im doing well, hope u r too. Ive stayed on klonopin of course the taper didnt last long. My pdoc really wants me to stay on it for a while longer. My son will be in Europe for 10 days. He's in flight right now, and Im pretty nervous. The alert is mostly middle east, north africa, but everywhere will be on high alert, so may be safer.
Posted by Phillipa on August 5, 2013, at 20:59:44
In reply to Re: I rescued a kitten! » Phillipa, posted by gadchik on August 5, 2013, at 19:04:36
Good decision as the pdoc I had for years said "if not broken why try to fix it". Safe travels for your Son. P
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