stockticker
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posted on November 28, 2000 08:51:16 PM
Yesterday morning I dropped off my cat at the Vet for some tests. Last night I went back to pick up the empty cage. Today is 13 years to the day since I first brought P.J. into my home as a kitten.
P.J. in happier times:
I'll miss you....
Irene
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UpInTheHills
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posted on November 28, 2000 08:54:12 PM
Oh man, I'm so sorry for your loss.
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enchanted
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posted on November 28, 2000 09:03:54 PM
I'm so sorry Irene, PJ looks so cute in that picture. You have my sympathy and prayers for you and PJ.
enchanted
[email protected]
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tegan
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posted on November 28, 2000 09:09:14 PM
I'm so sorry.
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rawbunzel
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posted on November 28, 2000 09:09:26 PM
Irene, This is so sad. I have been through it numerous times and it never gets any easier.
Thirteen years is very old for a persian, you must have given her much love and good care.
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IMLDS2
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posted on November 28, 2000 09:19:15 PM
Looks like you have a lot of good memories..13 years worth! 
This is one reason I NEVER get close to animals...growing up they all died...so I don't let them near my heart..ever.
Same with 'old' people(now that I'm 50 I don't know exactly how to describe OLD)..they all died..so now I can't get close to the elderly.
Actually it's kinda sad...I'm sure I'm missing out on a lot of opportunies to stretch and grow.
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FrannyS
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posted on November 28, 2000 09:25:45 PM
Irene, Im so sorry
You have a beautiful kitty (friend) there.
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chococake
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posted on November 28, 2000 10:19:56 PM
I'm so sorry Irene.
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krs
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posted on November 28, 2000 10:34:20 PM
Irene.
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anais
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posted on November 28, 2000 10:45:35 PM
Irene, I don't know you. I am a new poster. But I wanted to give you my heartfelt sympathy. PJ is beautiful and you will carry memories of her in your heart forever. That knowledge may mean little too you now but in the future those heart memories will bring you happiness that you shared your life with your wonderful PJ.
Anais
Live,Laugh,Love
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bunnicula
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posted on November 28, 2000 10:47:32 PM
Oh, Irene. I'm so sorry to here of your loss. What a beautiful cat P.J. was!! Keep those happier times in your heart...
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Meya
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posted on November 29, 2000 03:51:59 AM
I'm so sorry for your loss. We've been through the same thing a number of times...it is like losing a member of your family. 
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HartCottageQuilts
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posted on November 29, 2000 04:17:37 AM
My condolences. As we've made a habit of adopting older animals, we've said goodbye to quite a few, but it doesn't get any easier. I'm grateful for the time we did have together, though, and years later can still feel the texture of each sloppy nose on my face. Woulnd't have traded that time with our beasts for the world.
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femme
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posted on November 29, 2000 04:26:11 AM
Irene,
If you're blue, I'm blue, too.
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snowyegret
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posted on November 29, 2000 04:27:04 AM
stockticker: So sorry for the loss of your big white fuzzy P J.
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mouseslayer
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posted on November 29, 2000 04:30:23 AM
Irene, I will give each of my six (yes, six) cats a hug in memory of P.J. The first is my 10 year old bottle baby who happens to be in my lap as I type. I'm sorry for your loss
Lori
~~MouseSlayer is not a cat =^..^= ~~
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bootsnana
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posted on November 29, 2000 04:33:05 AM
I'm sorry for your loss. P.J. sure is beautiful.
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savoyking
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posted on November 29, 2000 05:34:35 AM
I bet that was one loved cat. We lost ours two years ago a few days before Christmas. We still sometimes find wiskers in the house.
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busybiddy
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posted on November 29, 2000 05:39:33 AM
This makes me sad, too. Cute kitty.
So sorry, Irene.
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toke
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posted on November 29, 2000 05:43:57 AM
I'm so sorry, Irene. I know from sad experience how very much this hurts.
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SAABsister
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posted on November 29, 2000 06:01:15 AM
I'm sorry to hear about your pretty cat. We've had to put four cats and a dog to sleep - it never gets easier. But each animal is unique and leaves many pleasant memories. As much as I swear that I'll never get another animal because it hurts too much when it dies, I always do.
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mybiddness
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posted on November 29, 2000 08:32:45 AM
Irene I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Not paranoid anywhere else but here!
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hellcat
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posted on November 29, 2000 08:43:42 AM
Oh, Irene. I'm so sorry about P.J. How lucky you both were to have each other for a while...
Beth
[email protected]
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shar9
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posted on November 29, 2000 08:51:38 AM
Hi Stockticker,
I am so sorry. I know lots of people think pet lovers are a little off to become so attached to animals but our dog, Molly, is just like one of our children and it hurts terribly to loose our pets.
Dh even has his father's and his old faithful hunting dogs that hunted as a pair for many years burried under our old cedar tree and even carve their names on old sandstones and we planted an old rampling white rose bush on each of them.
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junquemama
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posted on November 29, 2000 09:03:58 AM
P.J was beautiful,You were so lucky to have such a sweetie.
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RainyBear
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posted on November 29, 2000 10:11:43 AM
Irene, I'm sorry for your loss. It's clear that PJ was a cherished kitty and was lucky to have had you.
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lswanson
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posted on November 29, 2000 11:30:34 AM
So sorry to hear about your loss. I once had two silver-tip Persians, both sisters, and litter mates. They were great company and lots of fun, one for 13 years, the next for 14. When the first one passed, my wife and I were so heartbroken, it was if a child had died. But the memories are great.
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Linda_K
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posted on November 29, 2000 01:53:44 PM
Irene -
So very sorry to hear of your loss. Wish I could think of some magical way to cheer you up.
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brighid868
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posted on November 29, 2000 02:13:31 PM
Irene, my sympathies. I know how sad it is to lose a beloved pet. So often I think of my dear bunnies and other pets who have "passed" and remember their warmth, affectionate nuzzling, and vivid personalities. They were such a comfort when times were difficult and people got me down. I try to keep in mind that the animals we cherish were put here to teach us about unconditional love and having taught us, they move on to a better place. You gave your beautiful cat a full rich life and now his work is done. You were both lucky!
Kim
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stockticker
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posted on November 29, 2000 03:34:50 PM
Thanks everyone. It's tough. This caught me completely by surprise. I thought I was dealing with a simple dental problem when I took P.J. in to see the Vet on Saturday. That was the Vet's original diagnosis as well.
Irene
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