BS: Our cat died today

Subject: RE: BS: Our cat died today
From: JennieG
Date: 11 Nov 14 - 12:03 AM

It is hard to lose an animal. Earlier this year our Binky crossed the rainbow bridge at the ripe old age of 17, she had lived with us since she was 8 weeks old so her passing left a huge hole. We still have Bianca The Beautiful (but slightly brainless) White Cat though.

Subject: RE: BS: Our cat died today
From: Ebbie
Date: 11 Nov 14 - 02:04 AM

In my opinion no other animal can take the place of the one we have loved and lost. However, the loss frees up a space and then the 'new' one makes its own place.

After I lost the last one I thought that perhaps I didn't need another, I really hated the thought of ever going through such grief again. I must not have been serious though, because I found myself checking the local Humane Society offerings online daily and
"accidentally' stopping in from time to time. Within a month I had my new dog; I love him dearly.

Subject: RE: BS: Our cat died today
From: Bat Goddess
Date: 11 Nov 14 - 09:47 AM

It's never easy. And grief at the loss of a furry friend is just as legitimate as grief at the loss of a human.

Linn

Subject: RE: BS: Our cat died today
From: ranger1
Date: 11 Nov 14 - 09:52 AM

So sorry for your loss, Mrrzy. For such small creatures, they sure do leave big holes.

Subject: RE: BS: Our cat died today
From: Mrrzy
Date: 11 Nov 14 - 11:28 AM

Funeral music: THe Mouse Police Never Sleeps (Jethro Tull); The Small Black Cat (our very own Anne Lister); Burial (Peter Tosh); and Kitty Come Home (Kate & Anna McGarrigle). Just about 15 mn.

Subject: RE: BS: Our cat died today
From: Anne Lister
Date: 11 Nov 14 - 04:38 PM

I'm so pleased you used my song! There is another song now, yet to be recorded, about the death of much loved pet. I can actually sing it without tears now, but I felt there should be something specific about something so important. It's called "Summerlands".

Subject: RE: BS: Our cat died today
From: GUEST,LynnH
Date: 12 Nov 14 - 04:45 AM

Back in 2012 a local animal refuge was looking for someone to give a 'problem' cat a home/'hospice' for his remaining time. The problems? FIV and diabetes- and it had turned out that he was resistant to insulin. The animal clinic had sent him back to the refuge with the recommendation 'put to sleep', which the refuge hadn't the heart to do since he was so lively, friendly and alert. When I took him on he'd been off insulin for a couple of months and although the staff at the refuge wouldn't/couldn't commit themselves, with hindsight it was clear that they reckoned he'd got 6 months, at best a year, left and, since they were supplying his diat food, they'd budgeted accordingly................

Two and a half years later, end June 2014 and ca.13 years old,, the rising blood sugar levels had started switching off various vital functions in his brain so it was time for that last, one-way trip to the vet. Nobody had thought that he'd hold on for so long (OK, I took it on a day to day basis) and yes, even though I've since collected another cat, I miss him. Then again, over the years I've had 4 cats and they are all (OK #4 is very much alive!) missed in some way since they're all individuals with their own catsonalities.

Subject: RE: BS: Our cat died today
From: GUEST,Mrr
Date: 12 Nov 14 - 07:34 PM

Catalities. Great word.

Subject: RE: BS: Our cat died today
From: Leadfingers
Date: 12 Nov 14 - 07:46 PM

Best I can offer is Sympathy , and an MP3 of 'The Body in the Bag' - Starts "Our Old Tom Cat Died Last Night"

Subject: RE: BS: Our cat died today
From: Pete Jennings
Date: 13 Nov 14 - 12:04 PM

Condolences, Mrrzy, we all know how you feel.

Pete

Subject: RE: BS: Our cat died today
From: GUEST
Date: 13 Nov 14 - 05:52 PM

Susan, Pineapple and myself were saddened to hear of your loss. We lost Astra about a month ago. Susan and I are dealing with it pretty well; but Pineapple is still at a loss. Perhaps this will help a little:

The Body in the Bag

BODY IN THE BAG DT

Subject: RE: BS: Our cat died today
From: bbc
Date: 14 Nov 14 - 11:58 AM

Very sorry for your loss!

Barbara

Subject: RE: BS: Our cat died today
From: olddude
Date: 14 Nov 14 - 11:59 AM

I don't know how I missed this thread I am so sorry I know how you feel it hurts