BS: Enough Already

Subject: BS: Enough Already
From: Raptor
Date: 11 Feb 04 - 08:50 AM

Yesterday I took my 14yr old cat to the vet for a checkup, we found a tumor,we had to put her down at 8:30 this mourning.

Subject: RE: BS: Enough Already
From: Cluin
Date: 11 Feb 04 - 09:04 AM

Been there with a few pets, Raptor. Condolences. Take comfort in knowing you did the kindest thing.

Subject: RE: BS: Enough Already
From: Bobjack
Date: 11 Feb 04 - 09:07 AM

Sorry dude. you are having a hell of a bad run. Keep your pecker up.

Subject: RE: BS: Enough Already
From: CarolC
Date: 11 Feb 04 - 09:08 AM

Oh, man, Raptor. That really, really sucks. What a time you've been having lately. Here's hoping things begin to improve for you right away.

Subject: RE: BS: Enough Already
From: wysiwyg
Date: 11 Feb 04 - 09:10 AM

David, I had that sad duty last week. If your home is now catless, please-- get another, and soon, because.... a catless home when the catness of cat has been a regular feature of your life really IS too much, especially when there is other grief afoot.

~Susan

Subject: RE: BS: Enough Already
From: Rapparee
Date: 11 Feb 04 - 09:12 AM

Aw, man....

"Sucks" doesn't begin to cover it.

Subject: RE: BS: Enough Already
From: GUEST,Lily at School
Date: 11 Feb 04 - 09:13 AM

:( I'm sorry. No more pain for your kitty. ((((((Big hugs to you))))

Michelle

Subject: RE: BS: Enough Already
From: Partridge
Date: 11 Feb 04 - 09:17 AM

I'm so sorry, I don't know what to say..........

love

Pat x

Subject: RE: BS: Enough Already
From: Catherine Jayne
Date: 11 Feb 04 - 09:20 AM

{{{Hugs}}}}

Subject: RE: BS: Enough Already
From: John MacKenzie
Date: 11 Feb 04 - 09:28 AM

14 years is a good innings for a cat Rap, and a long and happy life is what we all wish for ourselves too. When you feel up to it, give a good home to another and tell it stories about its predecessor. My dogs have an aunt Sophie that they know all about, but never met.
Best wishes.....John

Subject: RE: BS: Enough Already
From: Tinker
Date: 11 Feb 04 - 09:33 AM

Hugs are definately the first order of business, and given the new puppy, you may want to wait a bit on another cat... or you could decided to raise them together and definately find yourself continually distracted. I miss having a cat around, but all three of my asthmatics are allergic to cats. (So we overcompensated with a 100 lb dog...)More hugs...

tinker

Subject: RE: BS: Enough Already
From: Jeanie
Date: 11 Feb 04 - 09:42 AM

Oh ((((Raptor))) Is this "Ricki - 'Jabba the Cat'" that we are talking about here - the one who's photo is on the website of all your pets ?

So sorry to hear this,
With Love,
- jeanie

Subject: RE: BS: Enough Already
From: Janie
Date: 11 Feb 04 - 09:47 AM

....and {{{{{{{{{hugs}}}}}}}}}}}} from me also.

Janie

Subject: RE: BS: Enough Already
From: Kim C
Date: 11 Feb 04 - 09:50 AM

Hugs.

Subject: RE: BS: Enough Already
From: Mickey191
Date: 11 Feb 04 - 10:06 AM

Raptor, I'm so sorry. As with all loss, you must think of the good times you shared.

Subject: RE: BS: Enough Already
From: Nerd
Date: 11 Feb 04 - 12:18 PM

My own cat is fourteen and every now and then I realize she won't be with me that much longer and tear up. You have all my sympathies.

Subject: RE: BS: Enough Already
From: Morticia
Date: 11 Feb 04 - 12:55 PM

one of my cats is also 14, and I know the day is coming.....I am so sorry Rap, and keeping everything crossed that this truly is enough already.

Subject: RE: BS: Enough Already
From: maire-aine
Date: 11 Feb 04 - 12:57 PM

Oh, David. I'm so sorry. I lost one of my cats just this time last year. It was cancer, too, and deciding to put him to sleep was the hardest thing I've ever done. I'm fortunate to have 3 other cats, his mother and 2 sisters. Didn't I read in another thread that you have a new puppy? Maybe another kitty would be a good idea-- let some other little critter have the pleasure of your company.

Love,
Maryanne

Subject: RE: BS: Enough Already
From: SueB
Date: 11 Feb 04 - 01:16 PM

Grief piled upon grief - I can see why you say enough already, it must seem like the gods, having got you down already, are now holding you down and kicking you with their hobnailed boots. It doesn't seem fair. I hope you'll check back in here and let us know you're all right. This would be a good day not to be too much by yourself. --Suzanne

Subject: RE: BS: Enough Already
From: freightdawg
Date: 11 Feb 04 - 02:05 PM

Truly bummed out to hear of your loss, and having to make the decision makes it seem even harder. We have a 19 year old and treasure every day he is able to make another meow. I echo the thoughts of others already stated, honor the memory of your kitty by opening your heart and home to another little fuzz ball. If your puppy is still young enough the two should get along famously - and the kitty will have a body guard to boot.

Thank goodness for our furry little companions.

Blessings,

Freightdawg

Subject: RE: BS: Enough Already
From: SINSULL
Date: 11 Feb 04 - 04:27 PM

It is hard to say "Goodbye" to a friend, Raptor.
My cats are all rescued strays except for Freddie whose mother is a rescued stray. He was born in my closet. Losing a friend is hard but I always have the comfort of knowing that they lived longer and happier in my care.
Celebrate the happy times.
So sorry,
Mary

Subject: RE: BS: Enough Already
From: Teresa
Date: 11 Feb 04 - 04:44 PM

Oh, so sorry, Raptor. A cat adopted me 6 years ago and got a terminal illness after a year. She was suffering horribly, and I had to make the decision. I still have dreams about hearing her talkative little self. :( :)

Hugs,
Teresa

Subject: RE: BS: Enough Already
From: Rustic Rebel
Date: 11 Feb 04 - 05:02 PM

Sorry to hear that Raptor, You are definetly going through the shit aren't you. There's a lot of cats out there that need homes, maybe you can find another one to love.
Love, Rustic

Subject: RE: BS: Enough Already
From: Stilly River Sage
Date: 11 Feb 04 - 06:22 PM

Aw, Raptor, it must be extra hard to lose the animal companion who helped you through the loss of your beloved human companion. Hugs and condolences to you.

Getting a new animal right away can be difficult, because you haven't had time to grieve for the other animal. But considering the tenuous existence of animals in shelters, perhaps adopting/rescuing another one now would be a good idea. If you already have a puppy a young cat or kitten is a better match up--there's nothing worse than an old cat with a bad attitude around a puppy to make life difficult for everyone!

We practice a policy of "mutual adoption" here--they turn up stray and decide they like the place and if we like them we adopt them. However you manage it, I hope you'll have a meeting of minds with another fe-lion soon.

SRS

Subject: RE: BS: Enough Already
From: Sorcha
Date: 11 Feb 04 - 07:15 PM

I am so very very sorry....I dread the day when I will have to put down one of the Corgis....and I have sent a cat to Heaven just lately too. Hope she is happier there than she was here. Give yourself a big hug from me. Get a kitten, raise it with the puppy. Loads of laffs.

Subject: RE: BS: Enough Already
From: Shanghaiceltic
Date: 11 Feb 04 - 07:22 PM

Hi Raptor,

On top of everything else I am sorry to hear about this. My thoughts are with you.

Subject: RE: BS: Enough Already
From: Gareth
Date: 11 Feb 04 - 07:26 PM

Sympathy Raptor, but you made the correct decision.

Unfortunatley it is part of the price of having a companion.

I shed more personal tears over the death of Guto the Terrier, than my late father, and father was a long time dying, it was a release !

Gareth

Subject: RE: BS: Enough Already
From: LadyJean
Date: 12 Feb 04 - 01:03 AM

My first cat and I were introduced when he was a fluffball and I was 7. He died, a very large, very old cat, when I was 25. He always slept in my bed. (Sometimes it felt like I slept in his bed.)
Two months later, someone gave me a kitten. The first night she spent in my bed wasn't easy for me.
Furries are just about the best friends we have. Damn shame they don't live longer than they do.

Subject: RE: BS: Enough Already
From: Rt Revd Sir jOhn from Hull
Date: 12 Feb 04 - 01:15 AM

sorry to hear thgis, take care.john

Subject: RE: BS: Enough Already
From: SueB
Date: 12 Feb 04 - 03:20 AM

Has anybody heard from Raptor since this thread started? I don't think he posted on any other threads today, and I'm starting to feel a little bit worried. Don't mean to be an alarmist, but is there anyone here who can confirm that he's okay? Raptor, would you mind letting us know how you're doing?

Subject: RE: BS: Enough Already
From: kendall
Date: 12 Feb 04 - 01:33 PM

Sometimes the price is just too high.

Subject: RE: BS: Enough Already
From: The Fooles Troupe
Date: 13 Feb 04 - 01:10 AM

My pair were 18 - I sent out a post at the time a while ago...

Still miss them....

Robin

Subject: RE: BS: Enough Already
From: Liz the Squeak
Date: 13 Feb 04 - 04:20 AM

My three are around the same aage, 13 and 14. Lost my first one at 16 so I'm with you there Rap... take care.

If you can bear it, now is the perfect time to look in animal shelters for young cats. All those Christmas kittens have stopped being cute and fluffy, and started being leggy and scratchy will soon be arriving. There are always older cats in animal shelters, no-one wants to take on the veterans.

Sympathies again,

LTS

Subject: RE: BS: Enough Already
From: Raptor
Date: 13 Feb 04 - 09:48 AM

Yesterday I came home late from a conference and my parents were puppysitting Bowie. It was the first time I came home to an empty house in ten years Ricki always greeted me thinking I might feed her!

Thanks for your support and condolences (again)

Raptor

Subject: RE: BS: Enough Already
From: Les from Hull
Date: 13 Feb 04 - 06:42 PM

Really sorry for your pain, Raptor.

Can I also put in a word for animal shelters? Maggie and I support one here in Hull and there're always plenty of cats needing a good home. Never mind those fancy breeds. There's a moggy out there with your name on it. (Not literally of course. That would be silly.)

Subject: RE: BS: Enough Already
From: Liz the Squeak
Date: 13 Feb 04 - 06:46 PM

Oh I dunno, I ended up with a moggy called Max.....

And if Raptors' real name is 'Fluffy Nuts' I know just where he can find another furry friend!

LTS

Subject: RE: BS: Enough Already
From: ranger1
Date: 13 Feb 04 - 09:53 PM

Sorry to hear of your loss. I'm new to the site, but not new to the sorrow of losing a beloved furry friend. I have a 13 year old dog and an 18 year old cat and I'm thankful for each and every new day that I get to spend with them. This winter has been hard on the cat, she doesn't do much besides huddle up against the baseboard heater and yowl to be fed. I'm not sure how much longer she'll be around.

My advice is to get another cat soon, but not one that reminds you too much of the one you just lost. It's too hard to avoid comparisons if they're too much alike. Again, I'm sorry for your loss.

Subject: RE: BS: Enough Already
From: Mudlark
Date: 14 Feb 04 - 01:04 AM

Dear Raptor....Very sorry for your loss. Surely these 4-footers don't last long enough, their only fault. On the other hand, who could ask for a better companion. Get another when you can, and in the meantime, hug your puppy. You need each other... Nancy

Subject: RE: BS: Enough Already
From: Hollowfox
Date: 14 Feb 04 - 04:53 PM

It's not much comfort that she doesn't hurt anymore is it? And even less that you did the right thing. That she had a good and full life helps a little. When it's the right time, the right one will meet up with you. My heart goes out to you.

Subject: RE: BS: Enough Already
From: JennieG
Date: 15 Feb 04 - 12:44 AM

So sorry, I've been there and it is the hardest decision to have to make. It was the right decision but so hard.
Hugs
JennieG

Subject: RE: BS: Enough Already
From: open mike
Date: 15 Feb 04 - 01:08 AM

I had a grey cat who was over 18 years old. This summer a new kitten which looked like a little version of my Lucy found its way into my
house--apparently by following the older cat through the cat door. The youngster was not well accepted at first, but she bore an uncanny resemblance to the senior cat, who eventually learned to tolerate and even to train the young one, Moki. Alas, the elder cat began to suffer and I finally had to make the decision to end her misery. Moki was sort of like a miracle--and one friend even said she appeared as if she was a re-incarnation of Lucy. I buried Lucy in the yard and planted bulbs near her, so that I will see the daffodils and be reminded of her. I hope you will enjoy yur memories of your kitty. Sorry for your loss.

Subject: RE: BS: Enough Already
From: Peace
Date: 15 Feb 04 - 07:42 PM

I'm sorry, Raptor. Truly. But you know, looking at this thread makes me see that you are blessed to have so many good friends on the 'cat to give the support they can. You are having a bad time, but you have lots of good people to share it with.

Bruce M

Subject: RE: BS: Enough Already
From: Bobert
Date: 15 Feb 04 - 07:50 PM

Bummer....

I hate loosin' a furry friend... They is the best... Better than some folks 'cause they ain't a bit judgemental and jus' love ya 'cause you done fed 'em and scritched 'em and let 'em sleep at the end o' your bed...

I lost a dog and a cat last year an' I miss 'em both everyday...sniff...

My deepest sympathies, Raptor. Like I said...

...bummer!!!

Bobert

Subject: RE: BS: Enough Already
From: Little Hawk
Date: 15 Feb 04 - 11:30 PM

Yeah, we went through this (in a different way) with Arnot the dachshund a while back. It's tough.

- LH

Subject: RE: BS: Enough Already
From: *daylia*
Date: 16 Feb 04 - 08:41 AM

Raptor, please call or send me a quick PM when you get the chance today, ok? I don't want to keep interrupting you at work, and Jives said you were having a bit of a rough time this weekend .... so please call ... I wanna know you're ok ...

Love and blessings,

Michelle