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Cat Forum / Cat Anecdotes / April 20056 years ago today
Yes, 6 years ago today was the worse day of my life- the day I had to grit my teeth, look the TED straight in the face and say "We're talking about euthanasia aren't we?" I still miss Fugazi Lesley Slave of the Fabulous Furballs > Yes, 6 years ago today was the worse day of my life- the day I had to > grit my teeth, look the TED straight in the face and say "We're [quoted text clipped - 5 lines] > > Slave of the Fabulous Furballs It's so hard to let them go isn't it? But it is often the kindest, most loving thing we can do for our darlings. Tabbi > It's so hard to let them go isn't it? But it is often the kindest, most > loving thing we can do for our darlings. > > Tabbi Thanks I still think however well meaning the TED was being the worse thing was that she said "She's not suffering yet if you want to take her home for a last night so everyone can say goodbye but you'd have to bring her back in the morning".... I don't know to this day whether I should have but I couldn't. It had been hard enough taking her there I didn't think it would be fair on her as she hated being taken to the TED to take her home and bring her back and it wouldn't be fair on Dave to take her back and have him think maybe she was going to be okay and then having to tell him. And frankly, I didn't think I had the courage to take her back the next day as it was I was having difficulty resisting the urge to snatch her up and run away with her....I mean the day before she was winning a game of King of the Castle with her sister it was that quick. I suppose at least she wasn't ill for long (really less than 24 hours) Lesley Slave of the Fabulous Furballs > > It's so hard to let them go isn't it? But it is often the kindest, most > > loving thing we can do for our darlings. [quoted text clipped - 7 lines] > home for a last night so everyone can say goodbye but you'd have to > bring her back in the morning".... <SNIP> Always a hard thing... I've had to make thast decision for 2 cats in my adult life (one was mine, one I was caring for while her owner struggled with an addiction problem).... It's gut wrenching. I've heard of TEDs who do house calls for the final 'shot'. I asked mine if she would (The Gods Forbid) do that if it became necessary... She said yes... I think if faced with it again, I'd rather do it at home, than in the smelly TED place...... I hope that decision is not thrust upon me for many years...  SignatureMathew Butler to 2 kittens: Chablis & Muscat En Vino Veritas >> It's so hard to let them go isn't it? But it is often the kindest, most >> loving thing we can do for our darlings. [quoted text clipped - 22 lines] > > Slave of the Fabulous Furballs I understand. I cannot get over beating myself for not bringing Grant home that last night. I just though it was less stressful if he was toted back one more time. I thought he was coming home though :( I didn't know and I will always be so sad I didn't have a better goodbye. I cry everytime I think about it. I so wish I had brought him home to sleep with me one more night :( > >> It's so hard to let them go isn't it? But it is often the kindest, most > >> loving thing we can do for our darlings. [quoted text clipped - 29 lines] > think about it. I so wish I had brought him home to sleep with me one more > night :( Oh Karen, I'm so sorry, I know how you feel. But there's no way you could have known - we all thought it was just a hairball and you did what you thought would be best for him at the time, so don't second guess yourself. {{{{{{{{{{Karen}}}}}}}}}} Hugs, CatNipped >Yes, 6 years ago today was the worse day of my life- the day I had to >grit my teeth, look the TED straight in the face and say "We're [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] > >Lesley I don't think there's areally such a thing as getting over it. You just find different places to put it, so to speak. It will soon be 9 years since I lost my little Mimi. She is so much part of me, I can't help talking about her at times. I was recently divorced when she collapsed with RF, and I had to have her PTS. When I saw my ex some months later, I brought the box with her ashes so he could say goodbye-- he was her girl, too. He took the box, kissed it and cried. Theresa Stinky Pictures: http://community.webshots.com/album/125591586JWEFwh My Blog: http://www.humanitas.blogspot.com Lesley, I myself have never lost a pet and dread the day that Sassy goes to the Rainbow Bridge, but I imagine that it would be much like loosing a close family member. I can't imagine that we would ever forget about them or the happiness that they brought us. Maybe when she crosses your mind it is because she is looking down on you and saying thanks Meowmie for a wonderful life. Skritches, KittyLady > Yes, 6 years ago today was the worse day of my life- the day I had to > grit my teeth, look the TED straight in the face and say "We're > talking about euthanasia aren't we?" > > I still miss Fugazi I'm so sorry, Lesley. The hurt just never goes away, but hopefully, over time, we can remember the good times and even laugh at some of our memories of our furbabies! Hugs, CatNipped > Lesley > > Slave of the Fabulous Furballs > Yes, 6 years ago today was the worse day of my life- the day I had to > grit my teeth, look the TED straight in the face and say "We're > talking about euthanasia aren't we?" > > I still miss Fugazi I'm so sorry, Lesley. I still miss my 'little sister' Thompson, who passed away in 1987. SignatureMarina, Frank, Nikki, and introducing: Mere! marina (dot) kurten (at) pp (dot) inet (dot) fi Pics at http://uk.pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/frankiennikki/ and http://community.webshots.com/user/frankiennikki > Yes, 6 years ago today was the worse day of my life- the day I had to > grit my teeth, look the TED straight in the face and say "We're [quoted text clipped - 5 lines] > > Slave of the Fabulous Furballs These anniversaries are hard. I'm sure you will continue to miss Fugazi. We all know it's the way of the world but it doesn't really make it a whole lot easier does it? Take Care, Phil >Yes, 6 years ago today was the worse day of my life- the day I had to >grit my teeth, look the TED straight in the face and say "We're [quoted text clipped - 5 lines] > >Slave of the Fabulous Furballs {{{{Lesley}}}}} Fugazi will live on always in your heart. Ginger-lyn Home Pages: http://www.spiritrealm.com/summer/ http://www.angelfire.com/folk/glsummer (homepage & cats) http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~summer/index.htm (genealogy) http://www.i-love-cats.com/meow/glsummer/ (The Violence Against Animals in Movies Website) They really do take a part of us with them when they leave, don't they? But they leave a part of themselves with us in return. I'm a better person for having had Misty, Melody, and Harmony in my life. And ditto, I'm certain, for Fugazi's impact on your life. I hope you have a long list of HAPPY memories that go through your mind, both today and any time that you think of Fugazi. Donna > Yes, 6 years ago today was the worse day of my life- the day I had to > grit my teeth, look the TED straight in the face and say "We're [quoted text clipped - 5 lines] > > Slave of the Fabulous Furballs It's sooooo hard. I totally understand. Karen Oh, I believe you, and sympathetic hugs. It's been just over a year since I had to send my darling Isadora over the bridge. I could not bear the loneliness without her for long, so I went and got Francesca, and then was surprised by the little blessing that is Nina. So Isadora has *worthy Successors, but she can never be replaced. Melissa *Worthy successors, my catbox! Those raucous little nuisances have NO respect for the senior member of the household! Isadora was a bossy piece of baggage, but she COULD understand the value of an uninterrupted nap. Panther I feel just the same about Henri RB, I couldn't bear to even think about another cat for 12 months, and Wilson has some big shoes to fill, he's 3.1/2now, Henri left me 4.1/2 yrs agoand I still talk about him all the time. I'veloved all my cats, but occasionally you just find one cat that is so special, and so close to you that you can't seem to get over him/her they're all special in their own way but one will just stand out ,actually I've had twostandouts Panther was one too, in a different way so forgive me if I mention them too often, I've often thought I shouldn't do it I just can/t help it. Jean.P. > Oh, I believe you, and sympathetic hugs. It's been just over a year > since I had to send my darling Isadora over the bridge. I could not [quoted text clipped - 10 lines] > > Panther > I feel just the same about Henri RB, I couldn't bear to even think about > another cat for 12 months, and Wilson has some big shoes to fill, he's [quoted text clipped - 5 lines] > if I mention them too often, I've often thought I shouldn't do it I just > can/t help it. Jean.P. It's OK, Jean, we all understand. I'm lucky in that my very special cat is still with me. I don't know what I'll do when he leaves me. Frank has got to live forever, or at least as long as I do. SignatureMarina, Frank, Nikki, and introducing: Mere! marina (dot) kurten (at) pp (dot) inet (dot) fi Pics at http://uk.pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/frankiennikki/ and http://community.webshots.com/user/frankiennikki I'm glad you'll have him for a long time to come Marina and thank you for understanding, Ralph a D*g of mine was also a standout, and Sam, same breed, Black labs, was also a very lovable pooch but Ralph was exceptional. Hugs Jean. > > I feel just the same about Henri RB, I couldn't bear to even think about > > another cat for 12 months, and Wilson has some big shoes to fill, he's [quoted text clipped - 15 lines] > Pics at http://uk.pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/frankiennikki/ > and http://community.webshots.com/user/frankiennikki Lesley wrote: --------------------<snip>--------------------- >I still miss Fugazi Your references to him in your articles have made him seem alive. It's easy to read that he lives in on in your heart. I'm sorry you had to let him go, but it was the kindest thing you could do for your beloved friend. Regards and Purrs, O J > Your references to him in your articles have made him seem alive. > It's easy to read that he lives in on in your heart. I'm sorry you > had to let him go, but it was the kindest thing you could do for your > beloved friend. I can't have done that good a job describing Fugazi. She was a "she" okay something of a tomgirl (Compared to her sister, Isis, then again Isis was a real lady!) Lesley Slave of the Fabulous (and female) Furballs Lesley M wrote: >O J Wrote: >> [quoted text clipped - 6 lines] >okay something of a tomgirl (Compared to her sister, Isis, then again >Isis was a real lady!) Oops! Sorry, I remembered the name and remembered that I'd heard loving references to her, but I didn't remember that Fugazi was a lady cat. Regards and Purrs, O J > Yes, 6 years ago today was the worse day of my life- the day I had to > grit my teeth, look the TED straight in the face and say "We're [quoted text clipped - 5 lines] > > Slave of the Fabulous Furballs Awwww...:*( It never gets better - just different. hugs, -L. > Yes, 6 years ago today was the worse day of my life- the day I had to > grit my teeth, look the TED straight in the face and say "We're [quoted text clipped - 5 lines] > > Slave of the Fabulous Furballs You will miss Fugazi until the day you die, but that won't stop you loving other cats. SignatureAdrian (Owned by Snoopy & Bagheera) A house is not a home, without a cat. > You will miss Fugazi until the day you die, but that won't stop you > loving other cats. Thanks Adrian I know. I was stroking Sarrasine this morning and thinking how much I loved her (just as she decided to swipe me- my fault I probably tickled the wrong bit!) Lesley Slave to the Fabulous Furballs (Both gone, here or yet to come) My favorite ice-cream has always been rum raisin but I only buy it once in a blue moon because it has sooo many calories and I know...well...that I'm going to sit and eat the whole darn thing. My Hobbs was killed 13 years ago on a rum raisin day. For years after I couldn't eat rum raisin. My throat would just close up and I would relive the heartache. I can eat it nowadays, but the joy has gone out of it. I'll miss him till the day I die. PatM (((((Lesley))))) SignatureSteve Touchstone, faithful servant of Sammy and Little Bit stouchst@JUNKsirinet.net [remove Junk for email] Home Page: http://www.sirinet.net/~stouchst/index.html Cat Pix: http://www.sirinet.net/~stouchst/animals.html
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