Saying farewell to a beloved pet.

Sassycakes said:
I am so very sorry for your loss. When I was growing up I was deathly afraid of dogs. I didn't want my children to have the same fear so I got a Springer Spaniel. We all fell in love instantly. We had him 8yrs and then he passed away. It was. strange because he passed away a day after my Dad died, so I know they are together in Heaven
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Our then 2-3 yr-old Pekinese, was with us when we cared for my terminally ill Dad su!!er of 1995. He was never much for small dogs, but she was so smart and loving he adored her. About a decade later she was ill, kidney issues. Dad came to me in a dream, telling me to not prolong her suffering and promising to look after her ill one of us arrived.

Told him i'd discuss with vet and let her go if need be. Adding 'By the way you don't have to come in my dreams. If i could deal with refereeing between the spirits of your Mom and last wife at your deathbed having input from your spirit won't be a stressor.' He's been around a couple of times since.
 

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Losing a much loved pet is certainly heart breaking, so sorry . Goodness knows we have lost a few too.

We just yesterday got a new baby, s\he is only 6 weeks old (the guy has 9 kittens and wants rid of them) So it was right then or not at all! She is a bundle of activity, she plays hard then just drops off to sleep. The cutest little thing, black with white whiskers, she has white on her chest and those tiny paws have white on all 4. The timing wasn't good but it was now or never and we have been waiting for a cat to become available.
 
squatting dog said:
I have been through this more times than I care to remember. It doesn't get any easier.
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No it doesn't, it was remiss of me not to say thank you for all your kind sentiments. We still have Ruby-Mae, so called because a sweet little Birman kitten turned up on our Ruby wedding anniversary, which just happens to be in the month of May. Ruby is laying across my desk with her head on my wrist, she knows when I'm missing Khandi. I am sure that Ruby misses her too. Thank you so very much, your kindness is so appreciated.
 
horseless carriage said:
Our beloved Khandi crossed over to Rainbow Bridge last Saturday. She was a seventeen-year-old Birman cat.
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Many years ago I read about Birmans, sounded great, so we drove 40 miles to find a Birman kitten. We have had a lot of cats, but Willy was special. He spent half his life in my lap. I loved that cat, and he loved us. Truly special. To this day I miss him.
 
My Border Collie was diagnosed with hemangiosarcoma the day after my late wife died. He seemed to be doing OK and I was in contact with various websites offering suggestions.

That Fall, he still appeared to be fine and we left Ontario for Arizona in the 5th wheel.

The morning before we arrived he jumped up into the truck cab as usual When we got there he couldn't use his back legs.

It was US Thanksgiving...no vets open. I had some tranqs that I'd acquired because he was terrified of fireworks. Doped him up.

Next available day I drove into Lake Havasu......vet checked him out and said it was hopeless.

I went in when they administered the shot......had to do three or so, vet said the cancer was just sucking it up.

Went back in the truck when he was gone and bawled my eyes out.
 
Nemo2 said:
My Border Collie was diagnosed with hemangiosarcoma the day after my late wife died. He seemed to be doing OK and I was in contact with various websites offering suggestions.

That Fall, he still appeared to be fine and we left Ontario for Arizona in the 5th wheel.

The morning before we arrived he jumped up into the truck cab as usual When we got there he couldn't use his back legs.

It was US Thanksgiving...no vets open. I had some tranqs that I'd acquired because he was terrified of fireworks. Doped him up.

Next available day I drove into Lake Havasu......vet checked him out and said it was hopeless.

I went in when they administered the shot......had to do three or so, vet said the cancer was just sucking it up.

Went back in the truck when he was gone and bawled my eyes out.
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So sorry. I'm glad he got to live with your and your wife during his time here on earth. Hugs.
 
ElCastor said:
Many years ago I read about Birmans, sounded great, so we drove 40 miles to find a Birman kitten. We have had a lot of cats, but Willy was special. He spent half his life in my lap. I loved that cat, and he loved us. Truly special. To this day I miss him.
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As a surprise I have had Khandi's photo embossed onto a wall plate. It will my make my dear lady shed a tear, as I did when I saw it, but it will make Christmas that little bit special when she opens the package to find her beloved Khandi.
 
Pets are family. Their passing leaves a large hole in our lives. But that hole eventually fills with fond memories. I have grieved as much over lost pets as actual blood relatives. Now I have memories of good times, and I realize they were worth every moment I spent with them. They made my life richer. I'm better because of them.
 
Disgustedman said:
That's just an incredibly thoughtful way of remembering a beloved pet.
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Thank you, as everyone who has contributed have said, our pets really are special. Are they surrogate children? It's something I have often thought about, I know that when we say the final farewell we shed tears and endure a similar pain to that of bereavement. My wife and I like to do something that gives us comfort.

Rather than simply bury them, each beloved friend has a special grave. They rest in peace in a four feet high plant pot with a special rose in their memory. This grave is that of a beautiful Birman name of China-Doll. Her rose is called: "Sweet memories." Do you like her headstone?
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horseless carriage said:
Thank you, as everyone who has contributed have said, our pets really are special. Are they surrogate children? It's something I have often thought about, I know that when we say the final farewell we shed tears and endure a similar pain to that of bereavement. My wife and I like to do something that gives us comfort.

Rather than simply bury them, each beloved friend has a special grave. They rest in peace in a four feet high plant pot with a special rose in their memory. This grave is that of a beautiful Birman name of China-Doll. Her rose is called: "Sweet memories." Do you like her headstone?
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they are our children, we love them as such, we love them, feed them, take them to the doctor, provide a warm happy loving home. I know you did not have children. I only had one child. but I love my dogs and give them same care and love I gave to my child. I love to hear that you were so devoted to your sweet cat, our most special dog is cremated. His ashes, paw prints and a clipping of his fur is in the china cabinet right beside my husbands ashes.
 

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