Pet Loss and Grief « Thread Started on Sept 20, 2006, 9:17pm »
My neighbor just had to put down his 6 yr old Doberman because of cancer. His brother went out and bought him a 10 month old pitbull. People grieve differently. For us, we put down our Rottweiler and we still do not want another dog. The kids are thinking that they would want another soon. I told them when the little ones get a bit older and when we get a bigger house. Should we get the same kind of dog or should we consider another breed?
Re: Pet Loss and Grief « Reply #1 on Sept 20, 2006, 10:23pm »
I think this is a decision that should be made by the whole family on the breed of dog. When you've all done your "homework" and can meet together as a family and then agree on what kind of dog to get.
When my beloved border collie passed away at almost 17 years of age I grieved as if I had lost a child. I made a decision that there were many things that I could live without in my life, but one thing that I could not live without is the companionship and love of a dog. I did some research on the internet on various breeds and breed rescues in my area. This is how I came up with Mr. Lucky, he came from Siberian Rescue.
So, all I can say again is when the time feels right as a family decision and you all have selected your perfered breed it will be the right decision. Please consider adopting from an animal shelter or rescue and remember puppies are cute but there are plenty of adult dogs that need good homes too and shouldn't be overlooked.
Re: Pet Loss and Grief « Reply #2 on Sept 23, 2006, 6:21pm »
Mr Lucky has cancerous tumors on two of his legs; they are inoperable. I will try to spend as much time with him as I can and will allow him to not suffer when he starts showing any symptoms of pain. The vet says he may live another year or even longer but dosent hold out much hope for that. Needless to say I'm very upset today and feel like the bottom of my world just dropped out. He is such a gentle and obediant dog to get such a cruel disease.
Re: Pet Loss and Grief « Reply #3 on Sept 24, 2006, 9:07pm »
I'm sorry for this bad news about Mr Lucky. Atleast you are willing to spend quality time for both you and his benefit.
Pets are apart of peoples families, much like having extended children or even companions. The loss of a pet is both sad and one feels a part of them dies with their pets. I truely believe that animals go to heaven. God doesn't create something just to go to waste. He creates for His glory. The Bible shows us that when Jesus returns, He shows up on a white horse from heaven. Where does this horse come from? I'm not trying to argue doctrine, but I believe that we will see our lost pets someday. It gives us both hope and meaning for the well being of our precious loved pets.
Re: Pet Loss and Grief « Reply #5 on Sept 25, 2006, 8:11pm »
Harley did not fly the coop--he has been "KIT-napped"!
About three days before he went missing, he came home from his travels wearing a red collar and bell. I have NEVER used a collar on any of my cats, so we think that one of the new families in the area decided to adopt him.
I immediately took off the collar. Every time Harley has been MIA overnight, it's usually because he got locked in someone's garage or house. When he gets loose he comes straight home and does not leave the yard for a few days afterward. He has not been seen since a week ago last Thursday. I have been to the shelter three times and he has not been there.
We think that whomever is trying to adopt him has imprisoned him in the house so that he can't come home.
For those of you who know me well, you know that this is devastating to me, since my animals are my babies!
Re: Pet Loss and Grief « Reply #6 on Sept 27, 2006, 6:46pm »
Oh Loree, I'm so sorry about your cat. I know how you feel about them being your fur babies. I just was reading tips about lost cats yesterday. One suggestion is to look after dark when they are more active and put out some food or a scratchpost with some catnip and also put out a litter box that was used to attract them back.
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Re: Pet Loss and Grief « Reply #7 on Oct 28, 2006, 10:39am »
My cat. Kikitti, died last Sunday. I had her for over 9 years, and the veterinarian felt she was 13 or 14. A year ago I had most of her thyroid removed, and she bounced back very well. I noticed she was feeling bad on Friday, and took her to the vet. He told me then she was dying, and her body was just worn out and shutting down. She didn't suffer, and died at her favorite spot. I cannot believe how much I miss that little black alley cat that appeared on my porch nine years ago.
Re: Pet Loss and Grief « Reply #8 on Oct 28, 2006, 5:57pm »
outafocus, I am sooooooo sorry to hear of your loss--I am still grieving for Harley. He has been missing for almost two months now but I still hold out hope he will come home soon. I refuse to believe that he has passed on, but was the victim of a cat thief!
Re: Pet Loss and Grief « Reply #10 on Oct 31, 2006, 10:26am »
I am sorry too, for your loss of your beloved cat outafocus. Our pets just worm their way into our hearts and then go and break them when they pass away.
Re: Pet Loss and Grief « Reply #11 on Nov 4, 2006, 11:43pm »
Dear Outafocus, I am so sorry to hear about Kikitti. They most definitely are our family members, and I know how hard this is. And dear Silver, I'm in tears about Mr. Lucky, too. Loree, I'm praying Harley will be home again soon.
I do believe God watches over every creature, great and small, so when it's our time to go, our furr babies will greet us again, not old or ill, but young and well instead at "The Rainbow's Bridge."
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Re: Pet Loss and Grief « Reply #12 on Jan 14, 2007, 11:45am »
We got the notice 5 day's ago that our golden retriever Jake had throat cancer that has spread to his lungs. The vet was going to put him down the next day but the vet gave us a little more time by giving him some steroid shots that seemed to perk him up.
Apparently there is no pain to Jake at present and the two girls 18 and 17 are so ecstatic to have a little more time with their beloved Jake for a few more days, weeks, or a month.
They had Jake since they were 8 and 6 year's old, and Jake was truly a member of the family, a house dog, living his daily life with theirs.
Jake is now being treasured and spoiled even more these last days of his life. At 10 year's old, he is the girls most treasured gift from God.
Re: Pet Loss and Grief « Reply #13 on May 5, 2007, 1:37pm »
As this year's Kentucky Derby's "Run for the Roses" begins, I can't help but remember Barbaro. But I'm sure he's running free and happy again, with our other dear friends, at The Rainbow Bridge!
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