I'm sorry for your pain...it's a pain you must feel to get over!!! It will get easier! Keep talking and we'll keep praying for you!!!
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Hi there. I lost my cat on June 14th of this year very suddenly after a long bout with kidney disease. He was the closest I've ever come to having children and I've never felt such a strong connection with another living being. As the months roll by, I find the pain so unbearable at times and at other times, I'm totally comforted by knowing that he's still with me. Tonight is one of those unbearable times...Just the thought of never being able to have him physically with me again breaks my heart. I miss his fur, his gorgeous green eyes, his sounds, the feel of him on my lap, his kisses, and even his smell. He was the most amazing cat and when I was sad, he would let me hold him for hours and sob into his fur. I don't know where to cry now...

I'm so sorry for all of you who know what I'm feeling. Thank you for being an outlet, and I'll pray for you all and your lost loved ones.

I'm sorry you lost your kitty! I know the comfort of that furry friend ALWAYS there with you! I know you've heard of the Rainbow Bridge and your baby is there, happily waiting for you to join them. The grieving will come and go, probably forever, and that's okay. Just keep exploring your feeling through this web site and others, talking with friends, and sharing your feelings and soon the pain will be more bearable! I lost my 18 year old Persian, Precious, about two years ago! She was the love of my life for those 18 years. I have another kitty, Sparkles, who comforted me during those saddest of days. I love them both. Then last Christmas I got.......a DOG!!! Boy has it been a change, but they continue to be most important in my life. After some time has passed, I think you should consider getting another pet! They will never take the place of this lost kitty, but they can make life happier! Take care and God bless!
Sheri :)

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From: QT - gynger52 [1] Sent: Mon 9/8/2008 9:09 PM
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Subject: Pets



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My daughter had a dog named Ty only 9 months but she loved that dog and he got hit by a car yesterday. We cried all night. She said, "but he was my best friend". He was a great dog and I want to be able to comfort her more in these tough days that lie ahead. It is so sad. My daughter is 19 and she is really struggling. We pray togetherbut it is still very hard.

Read the Rainbow Bridge and share with your daughter! It's so hard, losing family!!! Keep grieving and it will get easier! God bless!

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From: QT - Kathy [1]
Sent: Thu 10/23/2008 11:02 PM
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Subject: Pets



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I am thankful for this site. I found Kitty Puss in 2007, he was a tiny kitten almost dead, where someone had thrown him out in a cardboard box. I nursed him to health, but it took about 6 months before he was really able to "be a real cat"! He became the dearest kitty to me. In May of this year, we don't know what happened to him while we were away for a couple of hours. We normally put him in the house when we would go somewhere, but didn't that day. When we came home, we found him limping really bad, so we took him to the vet. His left front leg was broken in 3 places and had to be amputated. He survived very well and acted like he never lost a leg! He was a beautiful tabby, very playful and mischievous. He always liked to go out a little while every night, then I would go outside and call him, he would come and be in for the night. Well, Wednesday night 2 weeks ago, he didn't come. I don't know what has happened to him, but I am sick with grief and sorrow. I have cried all day everyday since he's been gone. I never should have let him out that night, I feel so guilty. I have done everything I know to do to try to find him, but no luck. I keep praying I will open my door and he will be there. But if he never returns to me here on Earth, I do believe he is in Heaven. Andn I know he still loves me and has forgiven me. It is hard to forgive myself, though. Please pray for me, that some of this sadness and guilt will go away. I have dogs that are precious to me, but I am not being fair to them because I am grieving so for my kitty. Thank you.

I'm so sorry to hear of your loss! Your kitty loves you and knows that you were the one who ALWAYS loved him!
It's very hard to lose our little ones we love so much, just know that you were a blessing to Kitty Puss and he is waiting for you at the Rainbow Bridge! Keep loving the doggies, they know you miss the kitty and they love you too!
Keep working through your grief, it will get easier!
God bless!
Sheri :)

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Oh, thank you so much for your kind words, they always come when I most need them! Yes, he knows I was so devoted to him, that's what makes it worse in a way because I feel like I let him down. But if I never see him again here, I know he is waiting for me and wouldn't want me to be sad. He was such a great kitty, wonderful personality, so lovable, played with my dogs like he was a "big guy", too! Well, I miss him, but then I miss all the other animals I have ever lost. I lost my "baby" Candy, my white Lhasa Apso, who was almost 16, in January this year, and in June, our Aussie, Teddy, wandered out in the road and got hit. I expected my Candy to go because she was old, but not Teddy and Kitty Puss. It has been a rough year with animals - I never lost this many so close together.

I called the animal shelter again just to check and see if they had a 3-legged tabby cat turned in, and of course, they didn't, I didn't expect it because we live in a rural area. BUT, she said they have 2 tabby cats for adoption, SO.........you know what that probably means! I'm just "going to look" later today - LOL! I might be a new mommy before the day or week is over! I really don't have the money, but I might just do it anyway. We'll see! Thank you again for the encouragement - this has helped me so much. Have a blessed day.

Pat

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You are very welcome! I know your sadness, my Persian kitty, Precious, lived to 18 until she began having seizures due to an enlarged heart. I tried to give her medicine but one night when I was late with it, she had ANOTHER seizure in front of me and I knew then that it was time. I probably should have went right away to the Emergency room, but I wanted to save money and waited until Monday after work to take her. I'm sorry now that she had to suffer those last days. I didn't really realize how much her lungs were filling up...I felt, and still do, major guilt! I just keep reminding myself that I did the best I could for her, I loved her, and she loved me! Anyway, that was extremely hard! I stayed with her as she passed...not sure I could do that again! Now my 2nd kitty, Sparkles, is 14 and diabetic. He's doing well. Needs two insulin shots a day and I am rigid about getting those to him. He has bad cataracts but still sees everything. I only recently got another animal since losing Precious 6 years ago. I now have my first dog, a mini-schnauzer named Sportster. He's adorable but what a handful. Sparkles doesn't seem to mind him much, except when he's always trying to play with him. Sparkles would much rather just relax and not be bothered. Anyway, that's my pet story. Just wanted to share and take your mind away from your grief. It's REALLY not your fault! Your kitty should have been safe! Your message made me LOL when you asked what it means that two tabby cats are up for adoption!
You are a blessing to all your animals! Keep loving and God bless!!! :)Sheri

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Sheri, you are a true blessing! I haven't seen the kitties yet but plan to either today or tomorrow at the animal shelter.

I'm so sorry for your loss in your kitty, too. BUT, I am so glad you got a mini-schnauzer! They are one of the most wonderful pets anyone could ever have. We had one, her name was Friday, she passed away in 2002 at the age of 17. She had developed lymphoma, and exactly one month to the day after she was diagnosed, we had her put to sleep, she was suffering. I thought we would never ever get over that. My husband was a long-haul trucker for many years. One week-end he had a layover in Bakersfield, CA, had too much time on his hands! Decided he would really like to have a dog to ride with him, so checked the papers and found this little schnauzer (we had never had one before), called the number, went to see her, the rest is history!! She logged thousands of miles in that Peterbilt - and loved it! She was so loyal and devoted, could do everything but talk - she did her own animal talking! What devotion and love, you could see it in her eyes. We buried her in a perpetual pet cemetery, got her a headstone and everything. Nothing was too good for her!!!

I guess we could all write hundreds of animal stories, I know I could. We counted up one day, that in less than 30 years, we have had over 30 dogs, many of them were "finds" or "rescues", so we have been blessed with so much love with the pets God sent to us. They ask so little in return.
God bless you, have a great day, and thank you again for your support. I'm doing better, but I guess I will always look for him and pray that one day I'll open the door and there he will be.

Pat

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Pat, It's been so nice sharing our pet stories! Sounds like you and your husband are wonderful friends for our beloved animals!
I've really enjoyed sharing with you. I'm glad to hear your insight into schnauzers!...I've second-guessed my choice sometimes when
Sportster does certain things like nip at family members! :) he
definitely has a mind of his own. Like when he doesn't always come when I call or stop barking when I ask or when he barks or even tries to bite someone that wants to pet him when he doesn't know them!!! :)
He's a handful, spoiled-rotten, but I love him to pieces! He's added so much to my life! I can't help spoiling him...he's got those
Eyes that look up at me with such eagerness to please! ...plus he's my first dog! So I have to spoil him!!!
Well, you keep on keepin' on! May God bless you and your husband with many more beloved animals!
I'm sure there is a spot reserved for you both in heaven along with all you passed pets!!!
God bless you and have a great day!!!
Sheri :)

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I have had a beagle for 16 1/2 years and the other night he woke up coughing and then was incontinent. I rushed him to the vet and she said that he had a tumor on his spine or heart that ate through a blood vessel and he was bleeding into his abdomen. It was a great loss but we had to let him go. We have 2 other dogs at home and 2 cats as well but they also miss him. They are looking out the window waiting for him to come home. Doe's anyone know the grief period for other animals?

IT ALL DEPENDS ON THE ANIMAL. Mine Still look for Ninja our shepherd now and then and he's been gone 2 years this May. My heart still aches for him but I know he's in a better place and no longer suffering. Just give the other animals lots of love and attention. Be sure they know they aren't forgotten. Stacey

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I'm so sorry to hear about the loss of your beloved Beagle! I know how hard it is to lose a family member!
As for the grief period of animals, I can't really say. All I know, is that when I had to put one of my kitty's to sleep, the other kitty consoled me immediately and didn't really appear to miss the other...it was like he knew that it had to be done! :)
Good luck and God bless!
Sheri

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