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Cat Forum / Cat Anecdotes / April 2004Picked up The Dust (RB)
The Dust's dust that is. :) The Pet Cemetery of Tucson has made this whole experience just wonderful for me. It is so nice to be around people who understand and care. My DH brought Dusty in to be cremated the day after he went to the bridge and even though his dust was ready to come home on Friday, I wasn't ready just yet. The woman that owns the place, Darla, was so sweet and kind. I called and told her I wasn't ready to come back yet and she said, "That's fine, take your time, Dusty isn't causing any trouble". That made me laugh. This is a great place. The energy there is so soothing. My daughter and I are going back to feed the pot belly pigs. She has 7 pot belly pigs that roam the property along with one miniature horse. Clara is the office manager. Clara is a cat. :) DH said that when he was there filling out the paperwork Clara jumped up on the table and laid on the forms and wouldn't move. LOL. I went to pick up "the dust" last Saturday. I brought Kody's (RB) dust too. I decided to get a proper urn and let the two of them rest together. I picked out a beautiful cherry wood box and in they went along with a mousie and a dog treat. Darla was just so nice, she handled everything for me and she told me she was the one who took care of Dusty from when he came in to when she handed him back to me. That made me feel safe. I brought his blue tu-tu picture in so she could see how flabulous he used to be. There happened to be a "pet communicator" on site and she laughed at his picture and told me he loved me very much, is greatful that I stayed by his side till the end and that he is still very much with me. I don't know if I believe in the "psychic" stuff but it sure was nice to hear either way. They were preparing for a service for a little 6 year old girls guinea pig. They had a canopy up over the burial site, chairs, candles and flowers. When I left one of the pigs was laying half in the hole they had dug. LOL. I told him that I didn't think it was appropriate to be there. He ignored me. My daughter is finally talking about Dusty's death. Darla gave me a lovely printed card with the Rainbow Bridge poem on it and Kelsey has been reading it over and over. Yesterday she wanted to go up to Petsmart and make tags for Dusty and Kody for the urn. She typed in, Dusty 1992-2004, One cool cat!. Kody's said, Our best buddy. I noticed today that she put the Rainbow Bridge poem next to the urn, some flowers, and a pounce. I think she is going to be just fine. I miss that damn cat so much. I do feel he is still with me. I smile more than I cry when I think of him now. I have had so many people to talk about my feelings with that it has helped so much. The folks I know that will say, "it was just a cat" are the ones I don't say anything to. Such a pity that they have never felt the strong, slave-like bond between themselves and their pets. And how sad for the pets that their owners think of them as just animals..... Purrs to all, TJ (a freed slave and not liking it one single bit) > I miss that damn cat so much. I do feel he is still with me. I smile more > than [quoted text clipped - 7 lines] > > TJ (a freed slave and not liking it one single bit) I'm glad that it is going better for you all now. This sure made me teary all over again. Karen (you'll have to do something about being a freed slave.) When I was 18/19 in hometown, Miami, I got it into my head I was going to move to Tucson. Even bought Tucson paper @ newsstand near where I worked downtown. Studied maps, classifieds. Then I met someone and that dream died for good. Your post is the first thing that jerked my memory back to then....when Tucson and I both were much smaller, LOL. I am so glad this wonderful place and people were able to give you, at last, the comfort of your grief you so badly needed, TJ, and your girl, too. Tears came when I read about what the pet communicator said....I wonder what Hopitus1 and DurDur and Oliver, etc. would say to me? Maybe someday I'll run into one of those people myself: maybe they have pet seances. : The Dust's dust that is. :) The Pet Cemetery of Tucson has made this whole : experience just wonderful for me. It is so nice to be around people who [quoted text clipped - 45 lines] : : TJ (a freed slave and not liking it one single bit) > The Dust's dust that is. :) The Pet Cemetery of Tucson has made this whole > experience just wonderful for me. It is so nice to be around people who [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] > "That's fine, take your time, Dusty isn't causing any trouble". That made me > laugh. It's good that you've been treated sympathetically. I will miss your Dusty stories :( Jeanette > It's good that you've been treated sympathetically. I will miss your Dusty > stories :( > > Jeanette Oh, I still have a few more in me. Never got to tell about the time I boarded him at TED. I have been so busy lately and haven't written any stories in a long time. There is still some material left to share! :) TJ > > It's good that you've been treated sympathetically. I will miss your Dusty > > stories :( [quoted text clipped - 6 lines] > > TJ :) And soon, stories about the kittens. I can't wait. > > It's good that you've been treated sympathetically. I will miss your Dusty > > stories :( [quoted text clipped - 6 lines] > > TJ We look forward to them when you're up to it. Purrs continuing for you and your family. Sam > The Dust's dust that is. :) The Pet Cemetery of Tucson has made this whole > experience just wonderful for me. It is so nice to be around people who [quoted text clipped - 45 lines] > > TJ (a freed slave and not liking it one single bit) It really sounds like you found a great place to take care of Dusty. It sounds like they really do care. When my Golden Retriever, Argus, died We let the vet make the arrangements. Argus really loved our UPS man who is a great animal person and who would always pay attention to the dogs and cat. Argus always did want to ride in that big brown truck and the UPS man always said "Some day, buddy, I'll take you for a ride." About a week after Argus died the UPS driver showed up with a package I needed to sign for. It was a box with Argus's ashes. He looked around for Argus and I had to explain what had happened and what was in the box. The poor man just bawled when he realized that he had finally taken Argus for a ride in his truck. I'm glad you're smiling more now and it sounds like Kelsey is coming to terms with this in her own way. Kids are amazing that way! Margaret  SignatureMargaret Fine mefine@mindspring.com >It really sounds like you found a great place to take care of Dusty. It >sounds like they really do care. When my Golden Retriever, Argus, died [quoted text clipped - 7 lines] >box. The poor man just bawled when he realized that he had finally >taken Argus for a ride in his truck. That's such a cute story. What a nice UPS driver! >> It really sounds like you found a great place to take care of Dusty. It >> sounds like they really do care. When my Golden Retriever, Argus, died [quoted text clipped - 9 lines] > > That's such a cute story. What a nice UPS driver! Made me all teary. What a sweet guy. Karen >>>It really sounds like you found a great place to take care of Dusty. It >>>sounds like they really do care. When my Golden Retriever, Argus, died [quoted text clipped - 13 lines] > > Karen He was very sweet. If there was a heavy package he'd ring my doorbell and ask me to open the garage so he could put it by the steps so my husband could bring it into the house for me so I wouldn't hurt myself. He always had a kind word for the animals and a cheery hello for me. He was our UPS guy for something like 8 years. I'll never forget the day that he came to the house and ran up the driveway, whistling a happy tune, dropped off a package and whistled his way back down the drive way. I told my husband, gee, the UPS was in an even better mood than usual. My husband said No wonder, UPS went public today! SignatureMargaret Fine mefine@mindspring.com What a wonderful man! Best wishes, SignaturePolonca & Soncek <snip> Argus really loved our UPS man > who is a great animal person and who would always pay attention to the > dogs and cat. Argus always did want to ride in that big brown truck and [quoted text clipped - 9 lines] > > Margaret > Argus really loved our UPS man who is a great animal person and who > would always pay attention to the dogs and cat. Argus always did > want to ride in that big brown truck and the UPS man always said "Some > day, buddy, I'll take you for a ride." About a week after Argus died > the UPS driver showed up with a package... The poor man just bawled > when he realized that he had finally taken Argus for a ride in his truck. Oh, how sad! Poor guy. He sounds like a sweetie. And that story sounds like it should be fleshed out a little and given a title, like "Argus Rides in the UPS Truck". :) What an ironic end. Joyce >The Dust's dust that is. :) The Pet Cemetery of Tucson has made this whole >experience just wonderful for me. It is so nice to be around people who [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] >"That's fine, take your time, Dusty isn't causing any trouble". That made me >laugh. It sounds like a wonderful place! It reminds me of that dream you had where you got a mummification kit for Dusty, with a Felix the cat casket and extra wraps in case he gained weight. :) I'm glad to hear that your daughter is handling it better. When I was little, I took the deaths of my pets very hard. As hard as it is for adults, I think it's harder on children who have not had that experience before. >The Dust's dust that is. :) The Pet Cemetery of Tucson has made this whole >experience just wonderful for me. What a great place to take Dusty!! I'm so glad that the experience helped you and Kelsey and the healing process is on its way in a beautiful manner. > I called and told her I wasn't ready to come back yet and she said, >"That's fine, take your time, Dusty isn't causing any trouble". That made me >laugh. This reminds me a little bit of when our Frodo died at the vet's. The vet said he would send Frodo's remains to the crematorium for me. Apparently he didn't send them right away. I called the crematorium day after day after day. I wanted my little guy back. About the fifth or sixth day, I was finally told "Don't worry, your little fellow is doing just fine." I didn't know whether to laugh or cry but erred on the side of being amused. Glad to hear your pain is easing. I know it isn't easy by any means. Jeanne I'm so glad you had the help of these nice people at the pet cemetary; it sounds like they did a wonderful job. Glad to hear about your daughter, too. hugs, Christine > The Dust's dust that is. :) The Pet Cemetery of Tucson has made this whole > experience just wonderful for me. It is so nice to be around people who [quoted text clipped - 45 lines] > > TJ (a freed slave and not liking it one single bit) > My daughter is finally talking about Dusty's death. Darla gave me a > lovely printed card with the Rainbow Bridge poem on it and Kelsey has [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] > I noticed today that she put the Rainbow Bridge poem next to the urn, > some flowers, and a pounce. I think she is going to be just fine. It sounds like it will be a wonderful tribute to both of them. I found this statue and have been thinking about getting one for my dearly departed Marley. http://makeashorterlink.com/?K16621228 > I miss that damn cat so much. I do feel he is still with me. I smile > more than I cry when I think of him now. I understand. :) I wish they lived longer. SignatureCheryl ...> It sounds like it will be a wonderful tribute to both of them. I found this > statue and have been thinking about getting one for my dearly departed > Marley. > http://makeashorterlink.com/?K16621228 > Cheryl After Mac made his way to the RB, we put his ashes in a little tiger lawn ornament. It was quite a job to hollow it out because it was concrete, but Mac now sits by our back door. When the weather is nice, Mac acts as a doorstop and holds the door open for Cinder and Rosie. Annie >The Dust's dust that is. :) The Pet Cemetery of Tucson has made this whole >experience just wonderful for me. It is so nice to be around people who >understand and care. My DH brought Dusty in to be cremated the day after he >went to the bridge and even though his dust was ready to come home on Friday, I >wasn't ready just yet. (snip) You are very fortunate, you have someplace great to leave the remains of your sweet little fellow-- although that experience, of picking up the remains is incredibly wrenching. There was really no place to put my dear little Mimi, so her ashes are on a bookshelf here. A short time after she died, an ex-BF of mine who had been her great pal, was passing through town, so I took the little tin of her ashes with me when I went to have lunch with him, so he could say good-bye. Theresa alt.tv.frasier FAQ: http://www.im-listening.net/FAQ/ Single-mindedness is all very well in cows or baboons; in an animal claiming to belong to the same species as Shakespeare it is simply disgraceful. (Aldous Huxley) > The Dust's dust that is. :) The Pet Cemetery of Tucson has made this > whole experience just wonderful for me. It is so nice to be around > people who understand and care. (snip lovely tale) TJ (a freed slave and not liking it one single bit) TJ, I'm just glad you can now look at this with a sense of humour. Dusty is undoubtedly smiling at you (miaow!) from the Bridge. Hugs & purrs from Jill & Persia Hi TJ, I believe that they live on, just out of our sight. Recently I had some stressful times with my elderly mother, who became ill and had to be taken to the hospital by ambulance. While driving there, I had to stop for traffic, and there in front of me was a car with the license plate "Dweezel". That was the name of my big white fluffy boy, who has been at the Bridge for several years now! I felt reassured that mom was going to be ok, and she was. About a week later, I was again worrying about my mom and other stuff, when a different car pulled up and parked - the license plate read "DeeDoo." <G> I just love it when they get a message to me! Patti : Hi TJ, : [quoted text clipped - 9 lines] : : Patti My first cat, Misty (RB), used to absolutely love it when a sunbeam would shine on my school ring. The facets of the stone would make a zillion little reflections glitter in every direction. Sometimes when the sun was coming in just right through my bedroom window, I'd lie on the floor and let the ring reflect a constellation of little dots onto the walls near one of her favorite sitting places under my desk. She would go nuts chasing them. :o) Well, it's quite a few years since she went to the RB, but I still think of her every time a sunbeam makes my engagement ring glitter little dots of light onto the nearest flat surface. In fact, I take the sight of the wee glints of reflected light as a little "hello" note from Misty. If no one else is around (such as if I'm in my car and see the reflected dots of light scattered across the sun visor) I'll even say "Hi, Misty!" out loud in response. Either way, it's always a reason to think of her and smile. So anyway, you're not the only one who notices it when one of the furkids sends a quick greeting from the RB. :o) I think they do, too. Donna -- That Pet Cemetery sounds like a really great place. I'm so glad you were able to have this experience and that people were so understanding and caring. I'm sure that it's helping you and Kelsey deal with the whole thing a lot better. RIP Dusty, you will never be forgotten. -- Britta Sandpaper kisses, a cuddle and a purr. I have an alarm clock that's covered in fur! Check out pictures of Vino at: http://photos.yahoo.com/badwilson click on the Vino album > The Dust's dust that is. :) The Pet Cemetery of Tucson has made this whole > experience just wonderful for me. It is so nice to be around people who [quoted text clipped - 45 lines] > > TJ (a freed slave and not liking it one single bit) TJ, I think you should believe * that stuff* because as I posted once to the group. I cried myself to sleep every night when I lost Henri and one night, a couple of weeks later he landed on my bed, I just lay watching him for a while, and when I whispered 'Hello baby'very softly he just disappeared and I was sorry I spoke, but no I wasn't asleep! I couldn't even think of going back to sleep, so I got up and went to the bathroom, when I finally did go back to sleep, I dreamed I gave him A cuddle and told him 'there baby you can go back to heaven now,' funnily enough I *knew* Iwas dreaming.that time, and although it still took me a year to feel like getting another owner, at least I didn't cry so often though I can easily break into tears when something reminds me too strongly of him or read of someone else's loss I even felt choked up when I read TJ and there was no'and the Dust' loving hugs Jean.P. > The Dust's dust that is. :) The Pet Cemetery of Tucson has made this whole > experience just wonderful for me. It is so nice to be around people who [quoted text clipped - 45 lines] > > TJ (a freed slave and not liking it one single bit) > The Dust's dust that is. :) TJ, your post made me laugh and cry and laugh and cry again. So glad for you that you are smiling more than crying, and that Kelsey is dealing so well. That pet cemetery sounds like a wonderful place. Purrs and hugs. SignatureMarina, Frank and Nikki Email marina (dot) kurten (at) pp (dot) inet (dot) fi Pics at http://uk.f1.pg.photos.yahoo.com/frankiennikki {{{{{{{{{{ TJ }}}}}}}}}} gentle *hugs* helen s --This is an invalid email address to avoid spam-- to get correct one remove fame & fortune h*$el*$$e*nd**$o$ts**i*$*$m*m$o*n*s@$*a$o*l.c**$om$ --Due to financial crisis the light at the end of the tunnel is switched off-- I'm so glad it was a good experience for you and that the people were kind. That can make such a difference at such a sad time. {{{TJ}}} Ginger-lyn >The Dust's dust that is. :) The Pet Cemetery of Tucson has made this whole >experience just wonderful for me. It is so nice to be around people who [quoted text clipped - 45 lines] > >TJ (a freed slave and not liking it one single bit) Hugs and purrs, SignaturePolonca & Soncek > The Dust's dust that is. :) The Pet Cemetery of Tucson has made this whole > experience just wonderful for me. It is so nice to be around people who > understand and care. <snip Oh TJ... *hugs* SignatureVictor Martinez Owned and operated by the Fantastic Seven (TM) Send your spam here: uce@ftc.gov Email me here: pistorLITTER@BOXaustin.rr.com >The Dust's dust that is. :) The Pet Cemetery of Tucson has made this whole >experience just wonderful for me. It is so nice to be around people who [quoted text clipped - 5 lines] >have never felt the strong, slave-like bond between themselves and their pets. >And how sad for the pets that their owners think of them as just animals..... <<<snip>>>> >Purrs to all, > >TJ (a freed slave and not liking it one single bit) I am so glad you had such a lovely place for The Dust and a wonderful leave-taking. A place like that really helps the grieving process without the grief hurting you. Dusty is in your heart and the hearts of all your many friends. Hugs and Purrs. -- CATherine <Snip> TJ (a freed slave and not liking it one single bit) I'm glad you found such sympathetic people to handle Dusty's final journy.The Dust will live for ever in your heart. When the time is right you will be a slave again. Purrs for you and your family. -- Adrian (Owned by Snoopy, Milo & Bagheera) A house is not a home, without a cat. |
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