On Friday, we had to put our cat down. She had a kidney infection and renal failure. She was in pretty bad shape, and it just happened so fast. Within 2 days she went from moving slowly around, to not being able to stand on her own. we had no choice but to end her suffering. I had her for the past 18 years, so it did hit a bit hard.
The other sad part is that she passed exactly 8 months to the day as our very large Standard poodle. He had a major heart attack and just went so suddenly. We did find out that Poodles of his size (100 pounds) are at risk of heart problems. But it was still a shock at that time.
So I am now pet-less and I am thinking of just staying that way. It’s just too hard.
I haven’t been overly responsive to emails and messages, so please understand. I’m feel down, and it’s hard to put on a fun face.
Thank you.
awww I feel ya Carol. I have had only 2 pets since 1996. cats. one lived to be 12 and was kind of a outdoor/indoor kitty and was ran over when he bravely tried to cross the road. I felt so guilty! but he loved outdoors. the cat I have now is going on 12 and is slowing a bit. It too will hit me hard when it’s her time. I lost my mom coming up three years next month Not easy, still!. so I am on my own. except the Kitty.
I am feeling down myself. I always said after mom is gone and the Kitty is gone. I am just staying Pet-less and not too attached to anyone. deaths of any kind are very hard on me. so I understand.
Never knew that about the Poodles. sorry to hear. nice to know you loved your pets. xoxo
I am so sorry for your pets’ passings. They become so much a part of our lives and are precious and so accepting of us. It will take time to grieve, but perhaps in time you will be ready to share yourself with a fur-companion again. It is worth it to give them a special home. Hugs to you. <3 <3
I am sorry to hear this – CC! I too lost my son’s lab to breast cancer – they grew up together! she was part of the family! it’s funny how the loved ones leave and the haters seem to stay? your fan the sandman
Really understand and empathize. Have been in those shoes itβs like losing a member of your family. Best wishes, you are in our thoughts
Get another furr baby. Your heart needs it.
Hey Carol, sorry for your loss but think about it this way, they had a great life with you. It’s all you could give them and I am sure you did. XOXOX
So sorry to hear π I said i would never get a dog again after i lost my beloved Dobie . The grief too overwhelming, But he would want me to save another soul….So i found another in need of rescue from a kill shelter…She brought me through the grief and shows more love than i can seem to return π
we are a ship with a storm! the warm inside the cold! never take nothin’ for granted! love ya – CC!
Love, I am so sorry. That is a difficult loss. 18 years in your life forever in your hearts.
Give yourself time to recover and then make a decision. They contribute more to your happiness than you think.
Fertilegirl
Sorry for your loss