I need a hug...(off the subject of pins)

[taysalyn]

I havn't posted anything like this before and I probably shouldn't now, but I just want some kind words from people that I consider my friends.

My DH and I had to put our little girl kitty down yesterday. Her name was Wilma and she was 7. Last week, she developed a swollen area on her lower jaw. We brought her in and they gave us antibiotics in hopes that it was a tooth infection. It grew over the past 3 days and on Tuesday night, she was miserable and started scratching at it. I took her in right away on Wednesday morning and the dr called later. Said it was an agressive cancerous tumor that had grown and there was nothing they could do for her. He mentioned taking her to the University and they might be able to remove part of her jaw but that the quality of life for her would never be the same. DH and I decided to give her to God and he would keep her safe and love her like we did.

I miss her so much. I'm just a puddle right now so I will end! Thanks for reading.

 

[BeautyLLM]

Lady Tay, I am very sorry for your loss.

{{hugs}}

 

[suzanneb]

I'm so very sorry for your loss. My kitties are my babies, and one is very sick right now (ongoing chronic condition). My heart is with you and your DH.
Suzanne

 

[GotAnyPins]

In the last few years we have had to put down our 18 yr old Maltese..his 22 yr old mate,and their best friend our 12 yr old cat..

It is like losing one of your children..they love us so unconditionaly, and trust us to make the right decisions for them, and when they are ill sometimes giving them to God to keep until we see them again is our last gift to them....

Love and (((((HUGS)))))

 

[Eeyore's Pal]

Tay,

I don't understand about cats....but I understand about having a hole in your heart. I'm very sorry for your loss.

 

[NHMickey]

Tay, I know what you feel. I had to put down my baby Muffin a few months back after 18 and a half years and then his sister Misty (she was 15) excatly 3 weeks later. A poster to the DIS (DVCBob) posted this for me and it help... I thought I would share it with you....


A pets prayer
If it should be that I grow frail and week
and pain should keep me from my sleep
Then you must do what must be done
For this, the last battle, can't be won.

You will be sad-I understand
Don't let your grief then stay your hand
For this day, more than all the rest
Your love and friendship stand the test

We've had so many happy years
What is to come can hold no fears
You'd not want me to suffer,
So when the time comes, please let me go.

I got to the gate of Heaven yesterday
after we said good-bye
I began to miss you terribly
because I heard you cry.

Suddenly there was an Angel and
she asked me to enter Heaven's gate.
I asked her if I could stay outside
for someone who'd be late.

I wouldn't make much noise you see,
I wouldn't bark or howl.
I'll only wait here patiently
and play with my tennis ball.

The Angel said I could stay right here
and wait for you to come
Because Heaven just wouldn't be Heaven
If I went in alone

So I'll wait right here, you take your time,
but keep me in your heart.
Because Heaven just wouldn't be Heaven
without you to warm my heart.

SPCA News-England
Author Unknown

 

[karinmac]

Oh Tay,
So sorry to hear of your loss. Sending hugs and pixie dust your way!

 

[jojo_ct]

tay,

Last year I came home from the Epcot Pin Event to find a very sick dog. Whiskey was a sweetheart and occupied a very special place in my heart. The illness came on very suddenly and within three days I was facing the same decision you faced: try to keep him alive so he could suffer longer, or let him go quickly and quietly. I made the same decision you did.

A year has passed and I still miss him every day. Knowing that other people understand how you feel has certainly helped me. I hope it helps you, too.

Cynthia

 

[3kids4me]

Tay,

I'm so sorry to hear about your kitty. I remember when we had to put one of our cats to sleep many years ago. The vet wrote us a wonderful letter about what a great cat Max was and how he never complained even though he was getting stuck and prodded all of the time. Reading the letter made me cry all over again!

It's good that you had seven great years with your kitty, and that she will not have to suffer anymore.

 

[Luv2Roam]

{{{{{ }}}}}
I will be thinking of you!!!
We had to put down our 14 + year old dog Monday.
I know how painful a decision it is, even when you know it is for the best. It doesn't ease the pain much.
My kitty Fluff was 20 years old when we had to put her down around 1 year and a half ago.
I think the longer you have them, the more it hurts.
Do you have any other babies? I wallowed quite a bit over Toby. But I tried to keep focused that I have two other wonderful poochies, and a (14+ year old) kitty Grumpy.
All my animals so far that I had to put down were very advanced in age. And even though I knew it was in their best interest, it was always a very painful process. My heart just breaks over it.

 

[atlnewf]

A Glimpse of the Rainbow Bridge
Copyright, 1995 Jean L. Mowry-Everett


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Was it today; yesterday; a week; a month ago?
There are no days; there are no nights since my furchild died.
I reach to pet my furry friend who is no longer here.
My heart is broken; my arms are empty; how many tears I've cried.


I leave the house, into the lane we always walked together.
The rain is falling. I notice not. Just more tears on my face.
She used to lead me down the lane. Her spirit leads me still.
But we go a different way to a very strange and different place.


I stand before a rustic bridge I've never seen before.
I stop. I know I'm not to cross. But why, I want to know.
And then the rain suddenly stops. I look up into the clouds.
I look down. The bridge is gone and in its place is a rainbow.


I look across the Rainbow Bridge and see a joyful sight;
Thousands of healthy furchildren playing with my beloved pet.
I want to run and love her, but I'm rooted to the spot.
She looks and wags her tail and I hear her bark, "Not yet."


And then her bark turns to a voice and I hear her say,
"You cared for me, you played with me and loved me to the end.
I'm healthy now, don't cry for me. I'll meet you here again.
Others need your love and care. I'm sending you a friend."


I rub my eyes and the rainbow is again a rustic bridge.
I send a prayer for that quick glimpse to the loving God above.
I hear a noise and glance back down. I can't believe my eyes.
Across the bridge, my darling pet sent a furbaby for me to love.


I pick up the furry bundle, hold her close to my dampened cheek.
She nuzzles my neck, kisses my tears. It's true love at first sight.
Not to replace the one who's gone; another who needs my love and care.
My eyes are drawn upward to see a Rainbow Bridge in radiating light.

 

[atlnewf]

WAITING
Author Unknown


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I got to the gate of heaven yesterday
after we said goodbye.
I began to miss you terribly,
because I heard you cry.
Suddenly there was an angel and she asked me
to enter heaven's gate,
I asked her if I could stay outside
for someone who'd be late.
I wouldn't make much noise you see,
I wouldn't bark or howl,
I'll only wait here patiently
and play with my tennis ball.
The angel said I could stay right here
and wait for you to come
Because heaven just wouldn't be heaven
if I went in alone.
So I'll wait here, you take your time,
but keep me in your heart.
Because heaven just wouldn't be heaven
without you to warm my heart.

 

[cseca]

I am so sorry to hear your loss....


cynthia

 

[perndwler]

Tay, my heart is with you, I've had to do the same with one of my babies after having her for over 17 years. It was 6 years ago and although I've since adopted 2 more wonderful cats, I still cry sometimes when I think of her.

{{{{{{{{{{hugs}}}}}}}}}} for you.

 

[Mickey527]

Tay,
I have 4 cats that live in my house, and they are very independant. I let them out and put the big bowl of food out for them, but that is the end of our mingling. But every night I try and stretch on the bed and can't, I have at least 2 of them at my feet. Can't hug them, but they need me and they keep my feet warm.
I had a dog for over 15 years and he was part of the family. We got him before I had my first son. So when he was diagnosed with CA I just couldn't let him go. I kept him for the summer, but saw how he was going downhill and how much pain he had. We decided to put him down, but I couldn't be in the room with him, it was too painful. But I still think of him alot, and sometimes cry when I see photos of him.
Our animals are a big part of the family and we feel the loss as if it was a parent or child. Don't forget her, and when the time comes, I hope you are able to find another cat that makes you as happy as she did. Peggie

 

[Tinkerbel129]

Tay,

{{{{Big Hugs}}}}

My heart goes out to you. I know exactly at this very moment how you feel, we just had to do the same this evening. When I got home from the pin event she had taken a turn for the worse, it turned out to be kidney failure. We got to spend a little more time with her and give her lots of love, but I knew that today would be her last, she had given up the fight. In the past year and a half I have lost 3 of my very best friends, Tiffany (16 1/2), Sonny Crockett (16) and tonight was Sassy (18 1/2). The only thing that really helped me feel good was to remember the funny things they use to do. Such the time Sassy clawed her way to the top of my sisters curtains and decided this was a great place to be, of course when my sister woke up she didn't think so, Sassy scared the he** out of her, but I really laughed hard. Or the fact that we had a built in heating pad, she loved to sleep on you, if you moved she just inched her body as you turned and would go back to sleep, but never got off of you. It will take awhile to heal thy heart and soul, but the memories will live forever. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Lori

 

[suzanneb]

I'm so very sorry to hear about Sassy. My thoughts are with you, also.

 

[suzanneb]

I'm so very sorry to hear about Sassy. My thoughts are with you, also.

 

[buggin']

Im so sorry to hear about your loss...

It is like losing a member of the family, I dont even wanna think about losing my cat.

*hugs* to you Tay!!!

Buggin'
Amber

 

[taysalyn]

Thank You!


As I was reading these posts on Friday, I started to cry. Now, it's a little better and I can actually see to read. I knew that when I put this up, it was going to be hard to read. But I also knew that these kind and comforting words and hugs would be here whenever I needed them. It has taken a lot for me to get back on the computer at home. The office is where I spent most of my time with her. She would jump up and curl up on the printer as I sat here surfing the web. Every once in a while, she would crawl down and get on my lap. I havn't been in here since Tuesday night.

Even though I don't know most of your real names, or what you look like, I consider you guys my friends. I'm lucky to have a community like this where I can go and be surrounded by "warm fuzzies" and good conversation and wonderful friends.

Thank You again!