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07/30/2009 3:43 pm
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Cat lovers, who’s the feline in your house?
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rocky rocky
Serafina is dying. She’s a grey foundling, approx 11-12 years old, who looks exactly like a British Blue. She has an oral cancer. The vet expected me to put her down upon diagnosis, but I can’t take her life. I put down a cat once before on a vet’s advice, and I have not been able to find peace about it. I’ll not do that again. She is by my side every minute, and by her side I’ll stay.
By rocky rocky on 08/01/2009 8:00 am
Maggie W

I hear you.  Even when AC ( Angel Cat or A$$ Hole Cat, depending on her whims) was so old , I had to carry her because she no longer had muscle.  But she was content to sit in my lap and read the paper with me.  It was only when she began moaning when moved that I knew she was hurting and getting no enjoyment from life anymore.   I had to put her down.  Then I went nuts.

That’s what is so hard about pets.  You know you will probably out live them.  To part with them for the last time is so unsettling and heartbreaking, but they bring such unconditional love each and every day.  Cats, dogs, horses.  All precious family.  Please give Serafina a kiss for me.

By Maggie W on 08/01/2009 5:56 pm
Maggie W
I forgot to answer Community Manager’s question.  Terrific cats that have shared or do share my life have been Helen Keller ( she was born blind), Trouble, Catastrophic, Cat Ballou, Patchwork ( a calico) , Bandido, Geraldine, CryBaby, and Simple Simon.  
By Maggie W on 08/01/2009 6:14 pm
Chris Broersma
I love the names!!  
By Chris Broersma on 08/01/2009 8:28 pm
Maggie W
Thanks so much!  We never name our pets until we’ve had them a couple of weeks.  Then , their true personalities do emerge .  We have a long list of dogs, too, with interesting names.  Of my many favorites is a horse named "Pair A Dice", an Arabian mare.  We didn’t name her, but the original owner won her during a gambling bet.    The more the merrier in this household.  Peace to you and your furry friends!
By Maggie W on 08/01/2009 9:10 pm
rocky rocky
Thank you, Maggie W. I will. Glad someone understands …
By rocky rocky on 08/01/2009 7:16 pm
Chris Broersma
Rocky, I am so sorry.  Losing a friend is so hard, but you are a special person for being such a good friend and being there and not giving up like many do.  Bless you with a lovely time together and I hope you make many precious memories.
By Chris Broersma on 08/01/2009 8:27 pm
rocky rocky
Thank you, Chris. I’m trying hard to make sure I remember every minute … 
By rocky rocky on 08/01/2009 9:47 pm
Chris Broersma

Rocky

There are many of us who are with you and understand.  Take care, both of you. 

By Chris Broersma on 08/01/2009 9:56 pm
rocky rocky
Serafina has passed away. I went to get her ashes last week. Sweet little girl. Never met a cat who was so affectionate and communicative. I miss her so so much. No words to describe …
By rocky rocky on 09/09/2009 7:53 am
Patricia Haden
My sincere sympathy.   
By Patricia Haden on 09/09/2009 8:39 pm
rocky rocky
Thank you, Patricia. It means so much to know there are those who understand.  
By rocky rocky on 09/09/2009 9:21 pm
Lila Kuh
rr,  I do know how you feel.  We have two 17-year-old cats; one seems constantly velcroed to my hubby and the other is always following me around by day or sleeping by my pillow by night.  We have flown these little guys across the Atlantic four times in the course of our military careers.  Now they are showing their age - looking rumpled and crotchety, like absent-minded professors, but still very affectionate.  I dread losing them, and like you I can’t imagine putting them down.
By Lila Kuh on 09/14/2009 8:16 am
rocky rocky
You’re so lucky to have had them so long, Lila. I hope for you many many more moments of love and affection … 
By rocky rocky on 09/14/2009 8:39 am
Emma Pathey
My sympathies on the loss of your cat, rr.  I know how it feels.  My last cat was 16 when he died and it took me 10 months before I felt able to get another one.  That "other one" is now 17 with kidney disease and stones, but with a whole lot of care (including fluid infusions by yours truly), she is doing very well and still enjoying life.
By Emma Pathey on 09/20/2009 11:41 pm
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