Jodokast96
R.I.P Bassman442
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Re: [FYI] Our Pet Memorial Thread
Sorry to hear this Tim.  It doesn't matter if they were with us only a couple of weeks or pushing a couple of decades, it's never easy. But at least you can take comfort in providing a good, loving home for him to spend his last year of life in. |
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nyteeyes1
RIP my beloved spook 1991 to 8-2-08
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The End of an Era
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Through a certain period of my life I moved around a lot. Everywhere I went, I refused to give up my spook or leave her behind. She went through it all with me.
Spook was strange, she didn't like strangers who came over to my place and she would hide. There was only one person who she actually came to and sit next to, which floored me and him.
When my now husband suggested we become roommates back in 97, I knew he hated cats but I told him if he won't allow her to move in with me then I couldn't do it.
Long story short, he swears that it was spook that chose him and brought us together as a couple, we were just friends before all this.
Needless to say he's taking this hard. I'll be 34 soon and it's very hard to believe my spook was with me for half of my life.
She will be missed.
Sorry to ramble...
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You only get one life.
There’s no God, no rules, no judgments.
Except for those you accept or create for yourself.
And once it’s over,
It’s over.
Dreamless sleep forever and ever.
So why not be happy while you’re here?
Really.
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Ludwik
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Re: [FYI] Our Pet Memorial Thread
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Our German shepherd |
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ZZZZZZZ
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PARADISE | Nice tribute......15 yrs old,so she/he had a long life.
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tmpchaos
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It's been nine months now, since an IM went out to a very few people:
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Maccawolf
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Hillsdale, NJ | SOOO sorry to hear that! |
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nyteeyes1
RIP my beloved spook 1991 to 8-2-08
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Jacksonville, FL | reply to Pretorious
Today marks 2 months that my Spook died..I miss her dearly. |
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tim_k
Buttons, Bows, Beamer, Shadow, Kasey
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RIP my babys Buttons 1/15/94-2/9/07 Beamer 7/24/08, Buttons, Buttons video, Beamer
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Valkyre
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Tripod, our three legged kitty. Had to be put to sleep, at 11 years old, at the end of this past July. I miss him dearly. |
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jabz
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Unfortunatly my 9yr. old and I are next to add to this thread. I pray that the next death on this neighborhood street isn't a child. Please do the speed limit or below on your neighborhood streets........
And if you are one of those that purposely aim,.....shame, shame....
April 1, 2007 to Nov 3, 2008
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NAK
Boot Failure
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He saw a lot of other pets come and go: 3 rabbits, 3 dogs, and 4 other cats.
He was loaded up and moved 8 times, calling 9 different houses/apartments home
He made it through 20 Halloweens, but just barely.
Oscar
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La Luna
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Crossed over the Rainbow Bridge 11/4/08 
My beloved Cisco 9/5/98-11/4/08
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JRSlater
What's that smell?
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Martinsburg, WV | reply to Pretorious
It has been a year, the pain has abated, but you are still missed very very much, my gentle Baby. |
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EGeezer
Go Bobcats
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Liza, 1992(?) - 2008
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Liza, 1992(?) - 2008 |
Born sometime in 1991-92, she enjoyed a successful career as Barn Cat, dispatching many chipmunks and mice in her duties. She was promoted to Chief House Cat in late 1996 and served until her death. She was an accomplished actress, having performed to rave reviews as Pyewacket in Bell Book and Candle. As an accomplished game player ("Get that Cat") she was 1000-0.
She was loved by all, and will be missed and remembered by her family and host of friends.
said by T.S. Eliot :
Up, up, up past the Russell Hotel
Up, up, up, up to the Heaviside layer
Up, up, up past the Jellicle Moon
Up, up, up, up to the Heaviside Layer
Up, up, up past the Jellicle moon
Up, up, up, up to the Heaviside Layer
The mystical divinity of unashamed felinity
Round the cathedral rang 'Vivat'
Life to the everlasting cat!
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Just Rachel
occasional optimist
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Mccloud, CA | She is nearly a twin to my cat. I'm so sorry for your loss. May your memories bring you comfort. |
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wanabegeek
1917-1987
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Casey 1970 - 1973 |
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lonls
Life is good
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Re: [FYI] Our Pet Memorial Thread: Pete 1996-2008
Leo and Pete... still kittens here. | 
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I don't want to get up. | 
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Earlier this fall, turning yellow, but still a happy guy. |
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captokita
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Re: [FYI] Our Pet Memorial Thread
to nyteeyes1:
Spook was strange, she didn't like strangers who came over to my place and she would hide. There was only one person who she actually came to and sit next to, which floored me and him.
My wife's Siamese was the same way. When we started dating in 93, the ol gal was 13. She didn't like anyone, but she sat on my lap the first day I was over there. She had NEVER done that to anyone outside the family. Guess she knew something.  We lost her 3 years later.
to NAK:
20 years? WOW! That was one rugged cat! |
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XYF2
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Ruby 1997-2008 | 
Enjoying the company of her personal sunbeam |
We lost our fantastic friend on Tuesday, November 25, 2008, when Ruby crossed Rainbow Bridge.
On Thursday, just a few days earlier, she was chasing squirrels, one of her favourite pastimes. One particular squirrel will never ever set foot on my trees again, he's learned to steer clear of this yard. She only looked a bit "off" on Saturday, but not really sick. Sunday she walked a little bit slow, rested more than usual, and didn't eat, not even her favourite supper, green tripe. I knew something wasn't right. I got her to the vet on Monday. She was so good with all the x-rays, blood tests and shots, didn't object once. The preliminary results showed a bladder infection and pneumonia. I took her home, made her comfy, she even let the cats snuggle with her (something she would never do before). There was no sign of her going downhill, she just looked and acted a bit sick. She had a good night, took her pills in the morning like a trooper. Around noon the vet phoned to give me some updates, and when I went back into the living room after the phone call, I noticed Ruby wasn't breathing. She'd just quietly slipped away during the 10 minutes I was on the phone.
When we brought her to the clinic to arrange cremation, the vet told me that she and the other doctors had looked at the x-rays and saw that Ruby had a couple of lung tumours. She hid it so well. Even a few weeks earlier when she went for her annual physical, she passed with flying colours, all tests said she was healthy. Anyone who had seen her the last few months couldn't believe she had been so close to the end. She even got compliments on how young she looked and acted, even though she was 11 years old. At least she didn't suffer long.
The first picture was taken in October, just a few weeks before she left us.
We only had a year together, but we had a good time, she had fun and love. I'll never again find a Basenji like her, she'll be my one-and-only.
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Sammie |
She fought a long battle with Thyroid cancer, however she was hanging in there and doing OK up until Wednesday. Her decline was very rapid, she stopped walking the afternoon before she passed away. I think she waited until we got back from vacation so we could say good-bye to her.
She took her last breath as I was petting her. |
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