Loss of a Pet - RIP my little guy

[Guest Jan V]

Thanks everyone. Den, I told Pockets that the "Cadbury chocolate man with the funny accent" was thinking of him and knew how special he was. My mind knows that he is at peace and his aches and pains are finally over. It's my heart that is breaking. I know they will synch up eventually but it's darn difficult. Pockets was a big part of my life long before Newt and I got together but the little fur ball grew on Newt very quickly. We both did the most unselfish thing an owner can do and some day that may be a consolation to me - but not yet.

[Huge_Vitae]

That's a hard one to call Jan, and even harder to judge, which. you might find most unwilling to do. When I knew my old mate Flint had had enough A few weeks ago I picked up the phone to make that call but he was gone before the answerphone message finished. So am I better than you both, I don't think so.

 

What is the line.... "It is far better to have loved and lost than never to have loved at all...."

 

Sometimes, in the early days that line has no semblance. As time goes by you will realise it is correct and true.

 

I remember you quoting the "Rainbow Bridge" to many, including me, so I will not send it back, but I will join you both in a few tears to the loss of a dear friend.

[Guest Jan V]

That's a hard one to call Jan, and even harder to judge, which. you might find most unwilling to do. When I knew my old mate Flint had had enough A few weeks ago I picked up the phone to make that call but he was gone before the answerphone message finished. So am I better than you both, I don't think so.

 

What is the line.... "It is far better to have loved and lost than never to have loved at all...."

 

Sometimes, in the early days that line has no semblance. As time goes by you will realise it is correct and true.

 

I remember you quoting the "Rainbow Bridge" to many, including me, so I will not send it back, but I will join you both in a few tears to the loss of a dear friend.

thanks, well appreciated. I buried him in his Brett Favre (NFL Packers quarterback) jersey and the Packers played their hearts out today. What a nice win to help me forget my pain - if only for a few moments.

[Janet]

My thoughts are with you Jan. It was a dreadful decision to have to make, but you did the right thing for your little friend.

 

Take care.

 

Janet

[John S]

Someday it has to be done, but making that last visit to the vet is always the most painful. I really feel for you Jan, Pockets obviously meant a lot to you, be thankful though that you have lots of wonderful memories of him. In time the pain will ease, but it will never entirely go away. Sometimes, when you least expect it, someone will say something or you'll read a thread like this one, and you'll remember him clearly in your mind and the tears will start again

 

Raising a glass to the memory of Pockets now....

[Guest Jan V]

Thanks, everyone.

[Guest Jan V]

Sorry to hear of your loss too Jan. I say that because I've a feeling our 17 year old Cat took himself off somewhere to die last night. He'd not been too well for a few weeks now, loosing the odd claw and generally shutting down. We took him to the vets to see what might need to be done but she said it was worth trying a Steroid shot to see if he improves. He did for a while but was feeling very sorry for himself last night. I saw him go out of the Cat Flap early evening after refusing his food and haven't seen him since.

Paul, I'm just really reading responses, now, even though my tears continue at a rapid rate. I'm so sorry to hear about your cat. At least I had the honor of holding Pockets and being the last person on Earth he felt as he slid into his long sleep. He is buried out back the house and I go visit him for a few moments each day. So many things remind me of him and I anxiously await the day where the joy of his many years with me outweigh the heavy load I feel at this time.

 

Thanks to my loving Newt for doing his best to make this easier for me.

Edited January 15, 2008 by Jan V

[Paul_D]

Paul, I'm just really reading responses, now, even though my tears continue at a rapid rate. I'm so sorry to hear about your cat. At least I had the honor of holding Pockets and being the last person on Earth he felt as he slid into his long sleep. He is buried out back the house and I go visit him for a few moments each day. So many things remind me of him and I anxiously await the day where the joy of his many years with me outweigh the heavy load I feel at this time.

 

Thanks to my loving Newt for doing his best to make this easier for me.

 

Thanks Jan, it's appreciated.

[Steve Burke]

Sorry to hear about your cat, Paul. Is there any further news?

[Steve Burke]

Jan, I hope that you're feeling a little less sad. I'm sure Newt will be taking good care of you.