BS: Shadow is gone.

Subject: RE: BS: Shadow is gone.
From: Charley Noble
Date: 29 Jan 09 - 04:57 PM

Hilda Fish-

I'd also like to add condolences. We also have a longhaired black cat whose Ethiopian name translates as "My Shadow." Tilahun is a moody little beast but she does love to snuggle.

Charley Noble

Subject: RE: BS: Shadow is gone.
From: Stilly River Sage
Date: 29 Jan 09 - 05:53 PM

She's gone. This afternoon she just wasn't at all happy, couldn't get to her box, her purr was broken.

You go through the ringer with vets at this time, I've been here before. If they see your animal for years you'd think they'd offer condolences and help them pass easily and so you can afford it. My vet was out so we'd have to wait till tomorrow, then pay $75 for the shot. I didn't want her to suffer. I called a 24/7 vet in the area. $140. "That's very expensive." "We had to include an exam." "She's dying, an exam won't help that, there isn't someone who can simply administer the shot?" Nope. I hung up.

Thank goodness for the Humane Society. I called and asked if they could recommend someone, and she said they do euthanization and ask for a donation only, no set price. "It's the last kind thing we can do for our pets, so it needs to be simple and affordable." I took her down. It was hard, I didn't go in back. It hurts just as much, but maybe it's faster for her if the attendant doesn't have to be careful for my feelings and can just take care of her quickly.

I have the tree picked out and we'll bury her this afternoon. I spoke with Moonglow for a while, and I asked her if she thought I should bury her by myself or wait for her brother. "I'd want to help," she said, so I had her name what she thought we should bury with her. Her bell, to let everyone know she's coming, and toy. She always carried around my son's hair elastics, so we'll include one of those. And I'll explain to him that she'll be buried under the tree I planted to protect his bedroom on the corner of the house. A street intersects with ours right in front of our house.

He's my really softhearted kid, and he's nearly 17. He named her. I'm not looking forward to this.

SRS

Subject: RE: BS: Shadow is gone.
From: Stilly River Sage
Date: 29 Jan 09 - 09:32 PM

We transplanted daffodils to on the top of her little grave, so we should have a lovely spring bouquet at that spot for many years to come.

I think this about covers it.

Subject: RE: BS: Shadow is gone.
From: katlaughing
Date: 29 Jan 09 - 11:01 PM

Oh, Maggie. It is tough, I know. I had a vet go out to an island the day he knew I was going to bring in my beloved Beau Geste and had to wait. It was horrible. I am glad you called the Humane Society and I am sure she was comfortable with them. My son is also softhearted, at 39 years old and I wouldn't have him any other way.:-)

Subject: RE: BS: Shadow is gone.
From: jacqui.c
Date: 30 Jan 09 - 07:55 AM

((((((((((Maggie & family)))))))))))

Subject: RE: BS: Shadow is gone.
From: maire-aine
Date: 30 Jan 09 - 08:59 PM

I'm so sorry, Maggie. It never gets any easier, does it? I still miss all of my cats. I'll give Little One some extra cuddling tonight.

Maryanne

Subject: RE: BS: Shadow is gone.
From: Charley Noble
Date: 30 Jan 09 - 09:18 PM

Maggie-

We miss them all.

And Tejitu is curled up in her nest about two feet from where I'm typing, a little chirp of acknowledgment if I pat her or scratch her head. They seem so indestructible when they are young but we're aware that Tej has already used up two of her nine lives.

Charley Noble

Subject: RE: BS: Shadow is gone.
From: Cats
Date: 31 Jan 09 - 06:58 PM

It's never easy but it has to be done. I think back to my goodbyes for my beautiful cats over the years and it still makes me cry. Much love.

Subject: RE: BS: Shadow is gone.
From: KT
Date: 01 Feb 09 - 12:17 AM

I'm so sorry Maggie. Ouch.
KT

Subject: RE: BS: Shadow is gone.
From: Big Mick
Date: 01 Feb 09 - 12:32 AM

You are a wonder, Mags, and a big heart. You have Big Mick hugs galore headin' your way, and some for the boy as well.

Mick