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Toni Noel posted an update 5 years, 7 months ago

@keshawalker Hi Kesha. Please tell us about your Mora. I am sorry you had to part and hope you are doing okay?

Kesha replied 5 years, 7 months ago
Her name is actually Kimora. Don’t know why it’s saying Mora. She was originally my sister’s cat and was a Christmas gift to my sister from an old boyfriend she reconnected with. I first met her on Christmas of 2007. My sister’s apartment ended up flooding the summer of 2008 so my sister asked me to take Kimora in while she got situated in new apartment. Due to lack of time to care for her, my sister was going to return her back to the shelter and that made me sad because I had grown attached to her. My sister then came to see me and decided to let me keep her. We were together ever since and she went with me each time I moved. Sometime after we moved out of the apartment we shared with my sister, my sister had adopted a second cat. ( she adopted a cat for my niece while I still lived with them, then later adopted a second one) last year my sister had her second daughter and started fearing for her safety based on second cat’s behavior towards her, so she decided to…
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- Toni Noel replied 5 years, 7 months ago
  No, I’m sure you are not doing okay right now, Kesha, and understand. It sounds as if Kimora was failing in many ways for some time, and I truly know how that hurts us so much. My 17 year old cat is being treated for progressive inflammatory disease, kidney decline, high blood pressure, hyper-thyroidism…the list goes on. She seem to be feeling okay and not in pain, but this past year I thought we were going to say goodbye twice. It was devastating. I know how sad it is to watch them age and fail and I hope YOU know you did what was best for Kimora, always. I am glad you have Rokko for company and to share your love. Please, please, let us know how you are coming along, and what Rokko is up to. I’m sending you both a HUG.
  - Kesha replied 5 years, 7 months ago
    In the beginning of Kimora’s absence Rokko started acting stressed out in response to my emotions and even ended up with a UTI. I rushed him to the Vet on the night of the UTI and was sent home with some medicine for him. He got better after medicine and I ended up having to switch him to a prescription food for urinary. He’s been fine since and still acts like his cuddly/ mischievous self. If he’s napping during the day he sometimes lays on my bed till he decides to get on my lap. He also sleeps right by me at night. I’m trying to transition him to Breeze litter system I used for Kimora so that he won’t make as much of a mess when he uses the box, I won’t have to scoop as much, the litter won’t get tracked all over my apartment and I won’t have to buy or change his litter as much. He pooped in the breeze box, but hasn’t peed in it yet. I first tried placing his waste from first box on top of the pellets to get him to realize that’s where to go, but he ignored it for awhile. Then he pooped in it, but hasn’t peed in it yet. I ended up having to buy a box of the litter we had been using before he got another UTI or had an accident from stress with new box. I then mixed in the Breeze Pellets like I should’ve in the first place. He still goes up to the Breeze box, smells it, and tries to cover the scent on it. I’m hoping that once it’s time to change his box again and I switch the pellets back to the Breeze Box that he’ll start using it.🤞
    - Toni Noel replied 5 years, 7 months ago
      It seems Purina owns Breeze Box and they may have useful tips on their website: https://www.purina.com/tidy-cats/cat-litter-boxes/breeze-systems. Maybe he isn’t using the box because of the UTI? Interesting information. Keep us posted and let us know what you find out.
      How old is Rokko, Kesha?
      - Kesha replied 5 years, 7 months ago
        
        Rokko is 4 years old. That’s what Vet said on invoice. I did reach out to Tidy Cats about transitioning him. He no longer has UTI, that was three months ago. He did poop in it once after I set it up as I mentioned earlier. He’ll go up to it and smell it, and act like he’s trying to cover his scent that was left after everything stayed in the Breeze Box when I tried adding his waste. After finally getting a box of Arm&Hammer that he’s been using since my sister dropped him off to me last year, I filled up his box he normally uses and then dumped the Breeze pellets from the Breeze box into the Arm&Hammer litter. When I poured out the last of his Arm&Hammer before getting new box, there was some of his urine on the bottom, so I poured it out into the Breeze Box to pass through the drain onto the pad.

Toni Noel posted an update 5 years, 7 months ago

@kimloveswinnie2021 I am sorry for your losses of Bear and Lady, Kimberly. Will you tell us about them, share some pictures, and let us know how you are?

Kimberly replied 5 years, 7 months ago
Bear has been gone since 2014 and Lady has been gone a few years before that. They we’re both old and really sick and had to be put to sleep. They we’re both great loving dogs miss them everyday. I know they’re in a better place and don’t have to suffer anymore. I don’t have pictures of them on my phone just actual photos. Bear was a mix he had German Shepherd and maybe Lab not sure and Lady was a Cocker Spaniel.
- Toni Noel replied 5 years, 7 months ago
  Kimberly, I have the same picture thing with my pets – I don’t have digital images of some of them and have taken photos of their pictures on my phone, which are sort of okay, but not the same quality. But, the depth of love and joy remain, so the memories are strong. Thank you for sharing with us. If you like, your kind, caring sentiments to others in our community mean a lot if you’ll share those, too. Glad to have you with us, and I look forward to hearing more from you about Bear and Lady. And other pet loves in your life 🙂

Toni Noel posted an update 5 years, 7 months ago

@mekruchten Hello Mariann. I am sorry for your losses of Puddles and Maggie. What kind of pets were they? How are you doing? Would you share some photos of them with us?

Mariann replied 5 years, 7 months ago
Hi Toni, thanks for having me here. Puddles and Maggie are our dogs we just lost 2 and a weeks apart from unknown cause 🙁
- Toni Noel replied 5 years, 7 months ago
  Oh no, Mariann. That’s too much and too hard. What on earth ???? You poor thing. Are you going to be able to find out what happened?
  - Mariann replied 5 years, 7 months ago
    Toni as of right now we have no answers, Puddles was misdiagnosed with arthritis and given anti-inflammatory and passed away 2 days later. We were told ecoli from dog food and had the dog food and all treats tested…nothing. After Puddles I couldn’t take Maggie that same vet, didn’t trust him…he didn’t even do an exam or run tests 🙁 we had an appointment with another vet the day she passed.
    That vet couldn’t find anything with Maggie and said she was depressed. We searched for another vet but because of the pandemic they aren’t taking new patients. After calling 27 vets (some 2 hours away) I found one to take her and she passed the day before we went. We knew it wasn’t just depression because she wouldn’t eat and was getting bloated, she didn’t act like she was in pain though 🙁 We couldn’t find a place for autopsies so we will forever wonder. We aren’t doing well these two pups were my husbands constant companions after he lost his leg in a farm accident. They are the reason he is still with us. He developed epilepsy 2 years ago and these dogs knew when a seizure was coming on and alerted us. That is the bond that they had with him. They had the same bond with my granddaughter who has a TBI. Sorry so long but needless to say we are devastated. We want another puppy to fill a small part of the gap but are not having any luck finding one.
    - Susan replied 5 years, 7 months ago
      So sorry do you have animal rescues in your area.Maybe you can save a life
Victoria replied 5 years, 7 months ago
So sorry for the loss of ur beloved fur babies. Sending u some prayers & love also from 1 pet lover to another
Jamie replied 5 years, 7 months ago
My son had a Rottweiler that was misdiagnosed also she died 2 weeks after I was told she was poisoned is it possible someone could have thrown something in your yard they could have eaten. I know how bad your hurting and that big empty hole in your heart . I can guarantee you if you take your husband to a shelter and let a dog pick him out you will then begin to heal for your babies know if it wasn’t for you they wouldn’t have had that wonderful loving life and they would approve you finding a new baby to love
- Toni Noel replied 5 years, 7 months ago
  Jamie, good thought about poison. We can’t imagine anyone doing that, but it sure sounds possible that happened to Mariann’s Puddles and Maggie :-(…
  Mariann, go to the Find Services tab at the top of our website, enter your zip code and use the drop-down menu to find Rescues & Shelters. Also, our friends at Canine Companions for Independence (CCI) have dogs trained for medical alerts that your husband needs. Please go to the bottom of our page and click “Giving Back”. The direct link to CCI is there (www.cci.org) and I strongly encourage you to reach out to them. They are wonderful! You can listen to our Paw’d Cast interview with them by clicking the microphone icon on the right side of this page. Let us know how it goes and if we can help. Sending you my best wishes for good luck. Toni

Toni Noel posted an update 5 years, 7 months ago

@lb75 Hello Leah. Welcome to our caring community. Is this Max? Please share some stories about him, and your lives together. How are you doing?

Toni Noel posted a new activity comment 5 years, 7 months ago

I am SO happy for you and Libby. You are the opposite of selfish – you keep your heart and home open for new life and love. There is never an easy way or time to say goodbye and you did your loving best for Jolie. My old girl (cat) has been living with a progressive inflammatory disease, has high blood pressure and hyper-thyroidism. Twice, I thought it was time to part and both times the doctor said no, she has some good time left in her, which she has :-). So I know, and we all know, it can be very difficult to tell when letting them go is truly their time. It’s always a decision made from love. When you get around to sharing pictures of Libby, we love seeing them. Stay in touch and let us know what you and Libby get up to!

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Toni Noel posted a new activity comment 5 years, 7 months ago

Aleshia, How are your parents doing now? And you?

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Aleshia Hamady replied 5 years, 7 months ago
Thank you so much for asking. I appreciate it. They are doing ok and so am I. It is definately an adjustment and something we will all deal with for a very long time. Both of my daughters also feel really bad as well. Caly was a wonderful part of all of our live and we will always miss her.

Toni Noel posted a new activity comment 5 years, 7 months ago

Hi Michael. I’ve been thinking of you and Dixie and wonder how you are doing now? Toni

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Toni Noel posted a new activity comment 5 years, 7 months ago

Yes, that’s what we do – limp along each day and feel their presence. Michele, let us know how you are coming along. Hugs…

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Toni Noel posted a new activity comment 5 years, 7 months ago

I hope your birthday was as good as it could be, Susan. It sounds bittersweet. As the monthly dates, then yearly ones go by, we are reminded again of the great love and joy we shared. It’s good you and your kitty are together. Let us know how you both are doing.

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Toni Noel posted a new activity comment 5 years, 7 months ago

Oh Valerie 🙂 What a nice thing you have done. What is his name? He’s gorgeous. And yes, big! Patch owns her place in your heart and always will – other loves don’t displace that. But how big-hearted you are to make room for another love. Thank you for sharing. You must keep us posted on how you are, and your adventures with the new pup!

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Valerie replied 5 years, 7 months ago
Ty 😊 Casper is a big boob 😂 Patch is happy too I feel it and so does Casper. He’s constantly carrying one of her toys 🤗not his own and he came with plenty! Patch will NEVER be replaced none of them can be. I still cry and miss her so much he’s just helping me deal a little better by sharing more love.

Toni Noel posted a new activity comment 5 years, 7 months ago

Lori, you are so kind to keep Snowball with us. Did you figure out how to share pictures with us? There is a camera icon on the bottom left of the sign in box and you can upload through there. Email me if you still can’t do it. I’d love to see pictures and hear more stories. HUGS

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Toni Noel posted a new activity comment 5 years, 7 months ago

I am definitely thinking of them and poor little Caly. This is a trip no one wants to make, and while intellectually we know it is the kindest, most loving thing for Caly, it is emotionally devastating. They are very lucky to have you be such a supportive, caring child. Please share our sympathies, and let us know how they are doing, Aleshia.

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Aleshia Hamady replied 5 years, 7 months ago
Thank you so much for your reply and comforting words. They really mean a lot and are greatly appreciated.
- Toni Noel replied 5 years, 7 months ago
  Aleshia, How are your parents doing now? And you?
  - Aleshia Hamady replied 5 years, 7 months ago
    Thank you so much for asking. I appreciate it. They are doing ok and so am I. It is definately an adjustment and something we will all deal with for a very long time. Both of my daughters also feel really bad as well. Caly was a wonderful part of all of our live and we will always miss her.

Toni Noel posted a new activity comment 5 years, 7 months ago

Hi Jill. It’s been four months today since you and Miss Kitty parted – isn’t it? I’ve been thinking of you and hoping you are doing a bit better with her memories, and those of Gizmo? Please let us know. Toni

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Toni Noel posted a new activity comment 5 years, 7 months ago

Karen, You are so right to go straight through the memory and pain, to reach the memories of joy, happiness and the great love you shared. What a gift you gave each other, right? Love is a messy thing – especially with our beloved pets. It’s a deep feeling with extremes of joy and sorrow, but the joys win out over time. Thank you for sharing with us, and please share your special insights on healing with us, Karen. Hugs

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Toni Noel posted a new activity comment 5 years, 7 months ago

Oh Boy, Valerie, I get you. I share your feelings when I read about our friends and losses. I so often cry when I I read about the beloved pets who mean so very, very, much to each us.. ….That’s why we are here and why you, and our community, are here – to share and understand, and support one another. Patch is a part of our memories, a part of our home now too. I think it’s loving, and generous and so kind of you to ready yourself to bring another faithful friend into your life. I am so excited to meet your new fur baby 🙂 You are a delightful animal friend and pet lover. Tell us and share with us when you bring your new baby home. We all get to share your joy!

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Toni Noel posted a new activity comment 5 years, 7 months ago

She is 100% CUTE! I see her smile and am saddened for your parting, but what joy and love you shared. Keep us posted on how you are coming along, and if you want to share your support with others of us, that would be welcome, and hopefully help you feel better, too. Hugs

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Toni Noel posted a new activity comment 5 years, 7 months ago

Ohhh…Michele, what a sweet picture. It’s a sad, sweet, happy feeling to have our loves with us, just not “with” us, isn’t it? It’s so hard that they are only on loan to us, but what true, deep, everlasting joy to have shared our lives and times.. Thank you for sharing all of your kindness with us…

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Toni Noel posted an update 5 years, 7 months ago

@bobbypauch Hello, and welcome to our community. Please, tell us about your pets.

Toni Noel posted an update 5 years, 7 months ago

@mare54 Hello Mary. How are you doing about Diesel? May we see some pictures and hear about your lives together?

Toni Noel posted an update 5 years, 7 months ago

@ruth Luke Skywalker and Buddy – What great names, Ruth. I am sorry you had to part ways and hope you will tell us about your lives together, and how you are doing. If you want to share some pictures of them, we would love to see them, too.

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