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Toni Noel posted a new activity comment 5 years ago
Yes, this is so hard, Dianne. Even if you had looked for her, she was probably already gone. Oscar and Princess, like you, will be missing her. Seeing places she used to go will bring her to mind, and your sadness and pain will take time to heal. One day, you will find yourself smiling with her memory, but not just now. Share lots of love and sympathy with Oscar and Princess, and let them love you back. I am so sorry. -
Dianne Kurtz posted an update 5 years ago
Today is just a blah day.I woke up looking for mama.Oscar and Princess really miss her.He walks around meowing for her,looking in places she would hide.Princess notices her best friend is not here.They are mourning with me.I cannot get the image of mama out of my mind from having to pick up her body,kissing her face and telling her I am sorry that I didn’t look for her.I feel horrible because nobody knew how or when she got out.
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Yes, this is so hard, Dianne. Even if you had looked for her, she was probably already gone. Oscar and Princess, like you, will be missing her. Seeing places she used to go will bring her to mind, and your sadness and pain will take time to heal. One day, you will find yourself smiling with her memory, but not just now. Share lots of love and sympathy with Oscar and Princess, and let them love you back. I am so sorry.
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Thinking of you and yours, Dianne
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Toni Noel posted a new activity comment 5 years ago
Hi Dianne. How are you, Oscar and Princess coming along today? -
Toni Noel posted an update 5 years ago
@pugmom4 Hello Daphne, and welcome to our caring community. Please tell us about Annie Jo. By any chance was she a Pug? (I bought a sweatshirt with a cute pug on it yesterday!). We’d love to see some pictures of her, and hear about your lives together. How are you doing? Toni
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Toni Noel posted a new activity comment 5 years ago
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Dianne Kurtz posted an update 5 years ago
I feel so lost without her.I have had George since she was a kitten.I am so used to her making biscuits on me at night,and her sharing my pillow with me.Even though she was not at her best,Sunday she came up and kissed my cheek while I was laying in bed.She has never done that before.
A piece of my heart went with her.
She was buried under my window by living room.I place three prickly pear cactuses on top with a solar light.I placed the solar light there so her spirit can find her way back to visit me.
My house isn’t the same anymore.
I do believe she wanted out of the house,so she could go home on her terms.
Even though she was coming down with memory issues and whatever,I still loved her to the moon and back.And she gave me unconditional love in return.I couldn’t have asked for such a wonderful cat.
I just hope she doesn’t hate me for not looking for her sooner.-
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Hi Dianne. How are you, Oscar and Princess coming along today?
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Toni Noel posted a new activity comment 5 years ago
Yes, that is a loss they mourn with you. You all need one another more than ever right now. Extra helpings of love all around. -
Dianne Kurtz posted a new activity comment 5 years ago
Oscar walks around looking for her.He is mourning her.Princess is lost without George.-
Yes, that is a loss they mourn with you. You all need one another more than ever right now. Extra helpings of love all around.
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Toni Noel posted a new activity comment 5 years ago
I am glad you feel her energy, and relief. How are your other pets doing with this?-
Oscar walks around looking for her.He is mourning her.Princess is lost without George.
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Yes, that is a loss they mourn with you. You all need one another more than ever right now. Extra helpings of love all around.
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Dianne Kurtz posted an update 5 years ago
So last night after we buried George,my son went home and I walked around to the front of my house.I stopped in my tracks as I saw mama cat standing in the road.I called “George!” and then she was gone.
I honestly believe she kept wanting to get out because she knew it was her time to go” home”and because she loved me so much,she didn’t want me to see her passing away at home.
I am so glad she isn’t suffering anymore.
George and I have so many wonderful memories together.-
I am glad you feel her energy, and relief. How are your other pets doing with this?
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Oscar walks around looking for her.He is mourning her.Princess is lost without George.
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Yes, that is a loss they mourn with you. You all need one another more than ever right now. Extra helpings of love all around.
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Toni Noel posted a new activity comment 5 years ago
Of course, Dianne. I think you are right. She seemed ready. We never are. {HUGS} -
Dianne Kurtz posted a new activity comment 5 years ago
Toni,Mama George has never wanted outside.Until the last week.She got out once.Then we were all sitting in the house and nobody noticed she got out.But I think she knew she was ready to go “home”.My heart is broken.-
Of course, Dianne. I think you are right. She seemed ready. We never are. {HUGS}
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Toni Noel posted a new activity comment 5 years ago
Oh Dianne. She seemed to want to go outside lately, didn’t she? I wonder if she was so unwell, she wanted “out” literally. Yes, you feel guilty but I truly think that’s not true. I’ll share my story to tell you why I think you didn’t have a choice about it for her: My kitten Nicki never wanted to go outside. I had to pick her up and take her. One night my cat Chivo came in the sliding doors and Nicki jumped over her to get out – it was very strange for her to do. After awhile, when Nicki didn’t come in, I sent Chivo to look for her and Chivo came back and I knew, just knew, that Nicki had been hit and killed by a car. Guilt is a huge part of what we feel, but I really think Nicki was somehow compelled to go out. That may sound odd, but she NEVER went out on her own, and to jump over Chivo (who was her adopted mother) was way out of character. So, I’m not sure we have the control over their actions as much as we would like. Of course I am, and we all are, just devastated for you, and her. I know how you have worried each moment about her health challenges. I am so sad and sorry, and I hope you will allow yourself to grieve with kindness for yourself, and that soon you will find happiness with the memories you made together. Toni-
Toni,Mama George has never wanted outside.Until the last week.She got out once.Then we were all sitting in the house and nobody noticed she got out.But I think she knew she was ready to go “home”.My heart is broken.
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Of course, Dianne. I think you are right. She seemed ready. We never are. {HUGS}
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Dianne Kurtz posted an update 5 years ago
I am numb.I am at a loss of everything right now.I feel very sick.
I feel really GUILTY about not looking for mama cat.I actually thought she was inside with Oscar.I feel so lost without her.She would have been 15 years old next April.-
Oh Dianne. She seemed to want to go outside lately, didn’t she? I wonder if she was so unwell, she wanted “out” literally. Yes, you feel guilty but I truly think that’s not true. I’ll share my story to tell you why I think you didn’t have a choice about it for her: My kitten Nicki never wanted to go outside. I had to pick her up and take her. One night my cat Chivo came in the sliding doors and Nicki jumped over her to get out – it was very strange for her to do. After awhile, when Nicki didn’t come in, I sent Chivo to look for her and Chivo came back and I knew, just knew, that Nicki had been hit and killed by a car. Guilt is a huge part of what we feel, but I really think Nicki was somehow compelled to go out. That may sound odd, but she NEVER went out on her own, and to jump over Chivo (who was her adopted mother) was way out of character. So, I’m not sure we have the control over their actions as much as we would like. Of course I am, and we all are, just devastated for you, and her. I know how you have worried each moment about her health challenges. I am so sad and sorry, and I hope you will allow yourself to grieve with kindness for yourself, and that soon you will find happiness with the memories you made together. Toni
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Toni,Mama George has never wanted outside.Until the last week.She got out once.Then we were all sitting in the house and nobody noticed she got out.But I think she knew she was ready to go “home”.My heart is broken.
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Of course, Dianne. I think you are right. She seemed ready. We never are. {HUGS}
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Dianne Kurtz posted an update 5 years ago
I don’t know where to start…
My mama cat somehow got out of the house,and was struck and killed by a car.
A very nice lady brought me her collar,and showed me where she was. -
Toni Noel posted a new activity comment 5 years ago
Susan, not only is the sentiment true, the puppy in the picture is too adorable. I will suggest that people who have any furry, finned, feathered or scaled friend awaiting is a lucky human 🙂 Don’t you think? My cat always runs to greet me – I think she really wants a tummy rub and back scratch, but like to think she’s happy to see me……… -
Toni Noel posted a new activity comment 5 years ago
Tabetha, anniversaries and holidays, especially the first year, can be brutal with the memories they stir. I hope you will allow yourself to acknowledge and express your grief at this time more than ever. I am sure even little things trigger big emotions and there’s nothing for it but to feel it. I suspect Ladybug would, and does, send you her gratitude for a life of love you shared, and wants you to have smiles before tears when you think of her, and the 18 wheeling fun….We’re here for you not only at this time, but always, and I hope you will touch base often, even if, maybe especially if, you are hurting. I’ll be thinking of you, and hope this {HUG} helps you a little bit. Toni -
Susan posted an update 5 years ago
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Susan, not only is the sentiment true, the puppy in the picture is too adorable. I will suggest that people who have any furry, finned, feathered or scaled friend awaiting is a lucky human 🙂 Don’t you think? My cat always runs to greet me – I think she really wants a tummy rub and back scratch, but like to think she’s happy to see me………
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Cathy posted a new activity comment 5 years ago
I know that vets are all about the money. Know that they have expenses but when a person can prove they can pay the bill then they should treat the animal. I am so sorry you had to go through that. I am trying to stoo the anger and concentrate on the good life and love Sheba had. I love her so much and she loved me. I know I will see her again oneday. -
Cathy posted a new activity comment 5 years ago
The thing is I told the vet she was gagging when she tried to eat. He tortured her by forcing that tube down her. Had a bite block in her mouth so when she tried to puck it could not get out so she aspirated it if he did not have the tube in the wrong place the tracea instead of the stomach. Thene he continued to do an xray every half hour or so and she had to be held down on hwr back for which she hated. He was shaking so bad that he could not get the med to stop her heart into a vein. We just had to wait for her to stop breathing and he refused to do an autopsybecause “it would make a difference”. He is wrong it probably would have made a difference for me to know what was wrong with her that she could not eat. I think it is a shame that he cannot admit fault. He should have listened to me and maybe could have medicated her before the tube was placed and barium given. - Load More
