posted on November 29, 2000 04:36:48 PM new
I am so sorry Irene.
We have 6 rescued cats. Five from the same family and they are eight years old. They give so much and meow for so little....
[ edited by labrat4gmos on Nov 29, 2000 04:38 PM ]
posted on November 29, 2000 09:08:25 PM new
Rainbow Bridge
There is a bridge connecting Heaven and Earth. It is called the Rainbow Bridge because of its many colors. Just this side of the Rainbow Bridge there is a land of meadows, hills and valleys with lush green grass.
When a beloved pet dies, the pet goes to this place. There is always food and water and warm spring weather. All the animals who have been ill and old are restored to health and vigor; those who were hurt or maimed are made whole and strong again, just as we remember them in our dreams of days and times gone by.
The animals are happy and content, except for one small thing; they each miss someone very special to them, who had to be left behind. They all run and play together, but the day comes when one suddenly stops and looks into the distance. His bright eyes are intent; his eager body begins to quiver. Suddenly he begins to run from the group, flying over the green grass, his legs carrying him faster and faster. You have been spotted, and when you and your special friend finally meet, you cling together in joyous reunion. The happy kisses rain upon your face; your hands again caress the beloved head, and you look once more into the trusting eyes of your pet, so long gone from your life but never absent from your heart.
Then you cross the Rainbow Bridge together, never again to be separated.
posted on November 30, 2000 11:11:54 AM newIrene, I just want to join in with everyone else here to let you know how sorry I am about your loss. I do know what you're feeling because I've also experienced the death of a beloved pet and it does leave an empty place in your heart. The fact that it was sudden and you weren't prepared for it makes it even harder to cope.
My 11 year old cat, Chelsea, died suddenly two years ago and I still think about her often. She was a good and faithful "friend" and even though her death still brings tears to my eyes, I know she enjoyed a good life while she was here with me. Grief is natural when you lose a loved one and it doesn't make any difference if it's "only" a pet. They certainly deserve our love as well as our grief and I'm sure, like with most things, time will heal your pain.
posted on November 30, 2000 12:10:53 PM new
Irene, you have my sympathies. We used to have a matched pair of black persians, Rocket & King Tut. My son named them and aptly so. One thought he was the prince of the universe, the other would never stop for a minute shooting around the house. Rocket died 4 years ago and King Tut died last year of kidney failure, completely out of the blue.
My vet told me that dental problems can precipitate severe kidney problems. King Tut was in great health, then poof. Deathly ill.
posted on December 1, 2000 10:16:33 PM new
Even though you who know me KNOW I am no cat lover, I can feel the pain you have stockticker...I am SO sorry for your loss...My puppy is only 2, yet I have dreams of him dying, and wake up in a cold sweat!!!
My best wishes to you ( and also from Roch, who would have LOVED to give P.J. a good run)
Love and Prayers!!!
Keith
I assume full responsibility for my actions, except
the ones that are someone else's fault.
posted on December 2, 2000 12:23:04 PM new
Your PJ looks just like my Lucy (Every which way but loose). She was a silver persian too. She lived to be 11 and I miss her still. It's hard to lose an old friend. My sympathy.
posted on December 2, 2000 02:43:23 PM new
Irene: As soon as I read your post I knew that I should have gone on to something else; instead I am sitting here crying.
I got my Jonsie when my first husband died. I had him for 12 years. I knew he was sick the day before I left for CA to see my son and his family but the vet said he would be OK till I got back. I called my husband every night and he just said that Jonsie wasn't doing too well. Then one night he didn't say anything and I couldn't ask. My husband had to have him put to sleep while I was gone. I still feel awful that I wasn't there at the end for him.
I know how much it hurts to lose a beloved pet. I'm so sorry.
I'm so sorry.
