well i just lost my cat timmy yesterday he was 18 years old i feel so empty he was old just couldnt get up so they had to put him to sleep its the hardest thing to do,i dont know how to get threw this.my 2 dogs died 4 years ago i felt the same way.they are a part of your life.i miss my cat and feel guilty should of spent more time with him i knew he was getting old.was just wondering if any one felt like this.i loved my cat hoped he thought so.kim

Kim,

Your Timmy lived a good long life. Sure, he knew you loved him!

This will be a very hard time for you. My husband and I lost our 15 year old boxer boy, Paul, a year ago and it is still hard to wake every day without him.

Billy Graham says that we will see our beloved pets when we get to Heaven. That has to be our goal. It is certainly something I am looking forward to.

You will see Timmy again! Just keep that in mind and hopefully you will be able to make it through this!

Donna



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Yesterday, we lost our beloved "Oscar". He was the finest of dogs,
 loyal and steadfast, rescued as a stray from the Humane Society
of Baltimore County, over 12 years ago. He endeared himself to
everyone who ever met him and was welcomed everywhere he went.
He enjoyed his status as a "Pets on Wheels" pooch and brought so
much joy and love to all those he visited. He especially enjoyed
visiting the Senior Center of Howard County, as Rick, the cook, would
go out of his way to have treats ready anytime "Oscar" would pay a visit. Even though "Oscar" was not really my dog, (he belonged to my daughter) he would willingly go with me whenever I could take him.
What a love he was!!! I truly believe "Oscar" had a soul, as he didn't have a mean bone in his body and would go up to anyone who would call him. We will truly miss our beloved companion and friend "Oscar"..........the little dog that someone didn't want, but
was wanted by everyone who ever knew him.

What a lovely tribute to a meaning-filled life. My prayers are with you in your loss, but perhaps Oscar can now be waiting there with a lick and a wagging tail when it comes time for some of those seniors he visited to make their own passage. His work of love goes on!

 To Angel's mom: I lost my best friend of 13 1/2 years last monday. I received his cremains on Friday. I'm feeling all kinds of feelings. Mixed and emotional for over a week. I knew it was coming and tried to make the best of it. That's the advice I can give you right now. I received him after I was diagnosed bipolar and I can't imagine another 13 1/2 without him. Joan, I really feel for you. Sometimes it just takes my breath when I realize he is gone. May you find comfort in this. Dogs love with all they have. Especially a shelter dog!

Yesterday (9/18/07) I also lost Oscar, but this was my cat of 15 years. He was a "Walmart" cat, where the people just want to find homes for their litters. He was a unique cat. Like many cats, HE owned ME. Joan, I'm so sorry for your lost. I know how you hurt. Your Oscar sounds like a very special friend, not only to you, but to all those lives he helped with the Pet On Wheels! My sympathies go out to you.

Carole, I am so very sorry for your loss. I am with you as far as feeling the pain of your "Oscar's" loss. I never knew such a little friend could leave such a BIG hole in my heart. Maybe the name "Oscar" has a special
significance when it comes to pets that are so loving. I know that our
Oscar was really special because even the "cat people" loved him. I know you would have also. My deepest sympathy is extended to you and your family.

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Just this side of heaven is a place called Rainbow Bridge.
When an animal dies that has been especially close to someone here, that pet goes to Rainbow Bridge. There are meadows and hills for all of our special friends so they can run and play together. There is plenty of food, water and sunshine, and our friends are warm and comfortable.
 
All the animals who had been ill and old are restored to health and vigor. Those who were hurt or maimed are made whole and strong again, just as we remember them in our dreams of days and times gone by. The animals are happy and content, except for one small thing; they each miss someone very special to them, who had to be left behind.
They all run and play together, but the day comes when one suddenly stops and looks into the distance. His bright eyes are intent. His eager body quivers. Suddenly he begins to run from the group, flying over the green grass, his legs carrying him faster and faster.

You have been spotted, and when you and your special friend finally meet, you cling together in joyous reunion, never to be parted again. The happy kisses rain upon your face; your hands again caress the beloved head, and you look once more into the trusting eyes of your pet, so long gone from your life but never absent from your heart.

Then you cross Rainbow Bridge together....

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As I am writing this with tears streaming I remember my baby Munchkin. She was the sweetest cat and never ever fought. She loved to lay under the covers at night and snuggle and would bat me in the face to give her attention. Today I came home and found her in my bed and she was gone. I am filled with such guilt because I had brought in strays and she was 13 and perhaps I added stress so she died from a heart condition from that. She was only 13 and I have her sister now and am so afraid that will happen again. I can handle taking them to the vet to be put down easier that finding her the way I did. Please if you have older cats get their heart checked, if I had only done that perhaps I could have kept her alive. Do you all believe there is a pet heaven? At least I would be at peace knowing that my baby is happy and having a good time with all her favorite treats and perhaps even with my mom. Thank you for letting me share my grief.

I completely understand your grief!!! You should try not to feel guilty about bringing in strays. My vet says that she believes that multiple pet families are healthier!!! At least she was never bored! Actually, putting them down is extremely hard too! I found my Persian, Precious at 18 had an enlarged heart! I think she had that for a long time and I hadn't taken her to the vet, so I feel major guilt over that. All I know is that I loved her very much and I did the best I could for her. I could do better now if I had another chance...you know hind sight is 20/20! Anyway, I still have a kitty, Sparkles, who is 14 now and
diabetic. He attacked Precious when she was having a seizure and I think maybe he was trying to get her out of her agony!!! Anyway, when I came home after putting her down...I laid in bed and cried for hours that night, and Sparkles joined me in bed consoling me the entire time. It was as if he was saying that it was okay, he loved me, and I did the right thing. I know it's hard but keep your chin up for your other kitties and know that your Munchkin is waiting for you at the Rainbow Bridge!!! I would love for you to see my page on this sight of me and Precious! God bless!!

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My web page can be found at In Memory of Pets under my name, Sheri Williams!
I suggest you make a web page for your Munchkin, it's therapeutic!! :)

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We lost Cantrell our family pet pug dog of 10+ years yesterday. My grandma called my office yesterday morning. I thought she was telling me she brought Cantrell home, like the vet said the day before. Instead "something" went wrong that night. Cantrell was in bad shape, but my whole family went down and stood beside him all morning. My grandma and I tried to rush him to the best hospital in the state & he died peacefully on the way. I am having tremendous sorrow, as we all are. I am also having a lot of guilt for not getting him checked out before. Thank you all for sharing your stories & letting us know we are not alone.

I'm so sorry, Cory. All the feelings you are having are normal. It's just a plain old rough time. Our pets mean so much to us--they are beloved family members. Even if you had Cantrell checked out before, it's likely that the result would have been the same or that he would have spent many more of his last days in a veterinary hospital. Cantrell understands now that you did everything you could to help him, and he has no more pain now in his new life.

Thank you for taking such good care of Cantrell and for sharing your story here with us. We understand.