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#120038 - 01/14/08 03:46 PM Sad day in the MoBOB household
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Registered: 09/17/07
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The DW's cat has been suffering from some sort of feline-unique thing for some time. Similar to a congestive heart condition. Well, Gracie (the cat) had to be taken in this morning in order to have the suffering permanently relieved. While I am not a cat lover by any means, I was crying because of the pathetic state she had deteriorated to just overnight. The poor thing could hardly walk and was squalling for my wife. DW and DS are now in a state of grief. What a crummy way to start the week.
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#120048 - 01/14/08 04:45 PM Re: Sad day in the MoBOB household [Re: MoBOB]
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Registered: 07/15/02
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Believe it or not, you have my deepest sympathy.

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#120050 - 01/14/08 04:52 PM Re: Sad day in the MoBOB household [Re: Blast]
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Registered: 12/10/07
Posts: 844
Loc: NYC
I've had to put a pet to sleep. It is a sad thing. My sympathies to you and your family.

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#120060 - 01/14/08 05:57 PM Re: Sad day in the MoBOB household [Re: MoBOB]
paramedicpete Offline
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Registered: 04/09/02
Posts: 1920
Loc: Frederick, Maryland
Professionally, I have had to euthanize numerous animals over the years and for me, I did what I had to do and belive I was doing the correct and humane thing. It is another thing for the family dogs we have had to “put to sleep”; I fully admit it has been truly heartbreaking; my sympathies go out to you and your family.

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#120064 - 01/14/08 06:02 PM Re: Sad day in the MoBOB household [Re: MoBOB]
Blitz Offline
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Registered: 08/23/07
Posts: 535
Loc: MA
My condolences MoBOB.

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#120065 - 01/14/08 06:02 PM Re: Sad day in the MoBOB household [Re: Blast]
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Originally Posted By: Blast
Believe it or not, you have my deepest sympathy.

-Blast


Thanks a ton, Blast. I believe it. Your previous posts are more than evident of that.


To all..thank you for the words of kindness and encouragement. I will pass them to the family. You guys are great.
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#120076 - 01/14/08 06:39 PM Re: Sad day in the MoBOB household [Re: MoBOB]
Stu Offline
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Registered: 05/16/05
Posts: 1058
Loc: Finger Lakes of NY State
My thoughts and good wishes go out to your DW, family and yourself. The loss of a loved pet is something that words can't describe. Remember, "There is no love greater than the love freely given by a four legged friend!" I wrote that 7/1/2006 and put my best friend of 17 years down on 7/3/2006.
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#120086 - 01/14/08 07:58 PM Re: Sad day in the MoBOB household [Re: MoBOB]
BrianTexas Offline
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Registered: 04/26/06
Posts: 304
Loc: North Central Texas, USA
Very sorry for your loss. A pet's death can be devastating for a family.

When my two Golden Retrievers died within 6 weeks of each other (summer 2004) I mourned for nearly a year. It ripped my heart out to put them down, even though I intellectually knew if was best for the dogs.

The good news is that they are plenty of other animals who needs shelter, food and love. As time heals your loss, I hope you reach out to care for another pet. After I picked my "new to me" (actually pre-owned/used) dog from the rescue group I found joy again.
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#120109 - 01/14/08 09:14 PM Re: Sad day in the MoBOB household [Re: Stu]
GarlyDog Offline
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Registered: 04/05/07
Posts: 776
Loc: The People's Republic of IL
I am so sorry to hear about your loss.

It is devistating any time you have to put a pet down or otherwise. I have done it too many times. It sucks.

I hate the loss so much, that my strategy with the last two dogs has been to replace them quickly as possible after they are gone. I figure there really isn't any point in waiting to experience joy with a new pet.

Also, having a new fluff ball around to hug makes dealing the loss a little easier. Of course, no replacement can ever make up for the loss completely, but it helps.







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#120126 - 01/14/08 10:33 PM Re: Sad day in the MoBOB household [Re: MoBOB]
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Registered: 08/19/03
Posts: 1371
Loc: Queens, New York City
Condolences from the KC2IXE family. Losing a pet IS losing a member of the family
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