PET DEATH

[Duchess]

Umm...I always feel the need to clarify, I'm not really violent. I'm a barker, not a biter.  

[Rootilda]

I'm sorry about your horse, Duchess. She lived a good long life though. It's the animals that die too young that hurt the most, I think. My most beloved of cats was only 7 when I had to have him euthanized over 20 years ago and I still get weepy thinking about it.

[Duchess]

Thank you, and his long life does make a difference in how I am dealing with his death.

[HairOfTheDog]

I'm not looking forward to the day my niece's cat Jay passes away. 

I thought about her so much when Latte (?) was missing when you first moved to AZ.

I really don't want to fuck up another of the pet's names like last time.

. You now I was kidding about the pet name misspelling!  

We’re very lucky to still have Latte, though my niece doesn’t spoil or pay nearly as much attention to her as she does her beloved Jay (so I try to make up for it).

 Latte is nervous but sweet, whereas Jay is a confident and cool cat. Neither one of them is crazy about Molly entering the scene, but they’re getting used to her gradually.

[Duchess]

. You now I was kidding about the pet name misspelling!  

  Yes, I do know.

[MirahM]

I'm sorry I just started skimming through this thread
sorry about your horse Duchess
and sorry that Sally's husband is being an asshole

I don't want to read all the sad stuff, that is why I am skimming it.

If I missed someone else's pet dying or leaving or being an asshole I'm SORRY!

[MirahM]

Totally trying to make it about me.

Now I'm the asshole!

[Duchess]

  No, you're not!

[Clang McFly]

I'm sorry I just started skimming through this thread
sorry about your horse Duchess
and sorry that Sally's husband is being an asshole

I don't want to read all the sad stuff, that is why I am skimming it.

If I missed someone else's pet dying or leaving or being an asshole I'm SORRY!

My dog died 20 plus years ago from cancer and you don't care. You're not an asshole, your a fucking bitch.


(Just kidding!)

[sally]

My rabbit died, I found her this morning lying on her side with her eyes closed. I think she died in her sleep from old age. She was about 10 which is their life expectancy. I noticed that she wasn't eating much the past couple of days, but otherwise she was acting fine when I took her outside. The old girl just kicked the bucket.

[Duchess]

I'm sorry, Sal. I'm glad it was peaceful & at home. We should all be so lucky.

[sally]

Yeah I'll be happy if I make it to my life expectancy with no major health problems and just go in my sleep. Not likely though.

[Duchess]

It bothers me to think of animals being scared & vulnerable.

[MirahM]

I'm not looking forward to my mom dying.
she is 78. She is doing fine now, but I mean how long will she live? I don't like this becuase she makes plans and I'm like "Is she going to be around then?"
I feel guilty for thinking that way. Maybe it is just my way of preparing myself, but I don't think anything can prepare one for death or losing a loved one pet or human.

[BigMark]

Sally is pregnant!

[Duchess]

Roo, how are you? I've been thinking about you & Rusty.

[Clang McFly]

I'm not looking forward to my mom dying.
she is 78. She is doing fine now, but I mean how long will she live? I don't like this becuase she makes plans and I'm like "Is she going to be around then?"
I feel guilty for thinking that way. Maybe it is just my way of preparing myself, but I don't think anything can prepare one for death or losing a loved one pet or human.

My mom was 78 when she died. But I'm sure your mom will be ok. My mom was diabetic and morbidly obese. Even though it's true, my dad was so upset they put "Complications stemming from morbid obesity" as the cause of death on her Death Certificate. I'm worried about Dad dying though. He's 83 and except for a few minor health problems he's in good shape. I just worry and feel bad because I know he misses mom and wishes he could join her in Heaven.

[Rootilda]

Does anyone else have feelings of guilt after a pet death, like you should have magically known to do something sooner to prevent it or any resulting pain they suffered?

[MirahM]

My cat lived for 20 plus years.
It does no good to feel guilt.
She had a good long life.
My family takes care of pets very well and I imagine that to be true of you and most here. I have a friend that doesn't take their pets to a vet and it kills me. I don't know how they can do it. I think if a person chooses to have a pet they take on the responsibility of taking care of it.

We do the best we can for animals Rootilda, there is no way to "magically" know more.

[MirahM]

I'm not looking forward to my mom dying.
she is 78. She is doing fine now, but I mean how long will she live? I don't like this becuase she makes plans and I'm like "Is she going to be around then?"
I feel guilty for thinking that way. Maybe it is just my way of preparing myself, but I don't think anything can prepare one for death or losing a loved one pet or human.

My mom was 78 when she died. But I'm sure your mom will be ok. My mom was diabetic and morbidly obese. Even though it's true, my dad was so upset they put "Complications stemming from morbid obesity" as the cause of death on her Death Certificate. I'm worried about Dad dying though. He's 83 and except for a few minor health problems he's in good shape. I just worry and feel bad because I know he misses mom and wishes he could join her in Heaven.

Yeah, maybe my mom is doing okay. Thanks for that.
And maybe your dad is okay except for a broken heart. : (
Its hard to loose someone you have been with for years. How often do you visit him?