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Feb 20 2007, 07:25 PM
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The Poet Dude Group: Moderator Posts: 5551 Joined: 15-March 04 From: Kendal, Cumbria, UK Member No.: 60 |
Because so many of you were kind enough to post or send personal messages of support, I thought I'd let you know that Amber's test results came back to the vet's today and showed that there was nothing more that could be done to help her; she had a degenerative kidney condition that was just going to make her weaker and weaker, so Stella and I took the painful but easy decision to let her go when she was still free of pain, and after an injection into her drip she died peacefully in my arms, with me stroking her between the eyes as she loved, at just before 5pm.
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Feb 20 2007, 07:45 PM
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Senior Member Group: Moderator Posts: 3431 Joined: 11-August 04 From: USA Member No.: 98 |
So sorry for your loss, Stu. But glad that she clearly had such a great life.
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Feb 20 2007, 08:01 PM
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Junior Member Group: Members Posts: 83 Joined: 19-April 05 Member No.: 251 |
So sorry Stu. I know how hard it is to lose a much loved pet. But now it's off to the Rainbow Bridge for Amber.
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Feb 20 2007, 09:24 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 2492 Joined: 15-January 05 From: center Italy Member No.: 150 |
my condolences, Stuart...
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Feb 20 2007, 11:43 PM
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Merciless Robot Group: Admin Posts: 8783 Joined: 8-December 05 From: Los Angeles Member No.: 602 |
Very sorry to hear this, Stu. You sure gave her a good life, though, and she was where she loved to be the most--with you--when she passed; hope that helps you.
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Feb 21 2007, 12:08 AM
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Interplanetary Dumpster Diver Group: Admin Posts: 4404 Joined: 17-February 04 From: Powell, TN Member No.: 33 |
Sorry to hear that. I remember how sad I was when my 18 year old cat died a few years back. Hang in there!
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Feb 21 2007, 04:06 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1281 Joined: 18-December 04 From: San Diego, CA Member No.: 124 |
It's never easy, but you did the right thing. It's the last gift you can give a loved pet. My thoughts are with you.
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Feb 21 2007, 02:59 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 3419 Joined: 9-February 04 From: Minneapolis, MN, USA Member No.: 15 |
Dealing with death is one of the hardest things we have to do in life, Stu. And when it comes to putting down a pet, no matter how "right" the decision is, you never get to make it without it tearing you up a little.
But the sadness will pass, and soon all you will really have left are the happy memories and the ineffable presence of Amber's spirit, which will be with you always. Until then, our hearts and prayers are with you. -the other Doug -------------------- “The trouble ain't that there is too many fools, but that the lightning ain't distributed right.” -Mark Twain
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Feb 21 2007, 06:27 PM
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Forum Contributor Group: Members Posts: 1372 Joined: 8-February 04 From: North East Florida, USA. Member No.: 11 |
My condolences , Stu.
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Feb 24 2007, 06:36 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 221 Joined: 25-March 05 Member No.: 217 |
Hello Stu
Really sorry to hear the very sad news that Amber died four days ago now. My apologies for missing this news and mentioning it in another thread. The pain will lessen with time but you never forget. My avatar is of a simlar rat to my "Teddy " who died in 1981. We only had him 4 years and he was our friend; after all the time you've both had Amber it must be awful for you. I hope UMSF can take your mind off of the grief for short periods at least. I'll keep a closer eye on this thread in future. Roy F |
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Aug 29 2010, 08:55 AM
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Lord Of The Uranian Rings Group: Members Posts: 798 Joined: 18-July 05 From: Plymouth, UK Member No.: 437 |
Back in 2002, we had a serious cat problem in the street where I live -- here in Plymouth, Devon. The people who lived in a house on my block had moved out suddenly, leaving behind several un-sterilised cats, which began breeding with other stray cats in the area. My family, with the blessing of the RSPCA, caught as many of these stray cats as possible, using a special trap that they loaned out to us.
One of the cats that we caught was a tiny little female whom I named Cleopatra. We decided to keep her, and ever since then I have nursed her back to health and won her trust and confidence; she was the dearest, most affectionate and sweet-hearted cat you could ever hope to meet. On Friday, she died suddenly of a heart attack, caused by a clot on the lungs, according to the vet. I miss her terribly and have shed many tears since. I don't really know what else to say. Sweet dreams Cleo. -------------------- |
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Aug 29 2010, 09:22 AM
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The Poet Dude Group: Moderator Posts: 5551 Joined: 15-March 04 From: Kendal, Cumbria, UK Member No.: 60 |
Really sorry to hear that, Ian. It's definitely a "pet owner" thing. You'll be feeling horrible now, but try and find comfort in the fact that she had a *brilliant* life with you while she was there, much, much better than she would have had if you hadn't rescued her. She looked like a beautiful cat, full of character.
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Aug 30 2010, 03:44 AM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 10 Joined: 17-July 09 Member No.: 4869 |
Always better to have them, enjoy them through out their lives, than to never have them at all. Sorry for your loss Stu!
Tom - 3 cats, 2 rabbits |
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Aug 30 2010, 06:51 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 184 Joined: 2-March 06 Member No.: 692 |
Some years back we owned an old dog. It became very sick during the evening before a major holiday. No vet could be found. It died a terrible death on our living room floor - there was nothing we could do. Your right Stu. Putting your pet down was a great kindness. You did good.
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Aug 31 2010, 07:39 PM
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Junior Member Group: Members Posts: 23 Joined: 5-May 09 Member No.: 4760 |
So sorry to hear of your loss - our Dogs love us unconditionally their entire life...it's only right that our own love for them be just as unconditional at the end when they need us the most...we owe them that...
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