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Old 18-07-2015, 20:16
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NirvanaGirl, you did exactly the right thing. Sadly cats are very good at hiding their illness and you have to be guided by the vet when they say there was nothing to be done but make their passing as comfortable as possible.
Hope you feel better soon and RIP to Gucci.
Thank you so much Shrike. I know it was the only thing I could do but I think I just needed someone else to tell me that it was the right thing, if that makes any sense.

It's so hard after 15 & 1/2 years together to lose her, my children grew up with her and she was a big part of our family.

The vet was wonderful and made such a horrible thing so much easier. I really cannot praise her enough and she really put my mind at rest that Gucci would be taken care of very well, until she comes home to me to scatter her ashes.
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Old 27-07-2015, 16:39
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Just wanted to post a little tribute really because i have seen other people do it. We had to let Mickey, our ten year old lurcher go today. He developed a cancer in his thorax which first came to note about six weeks ago but was very aggressive. He managed to somehow hold out over the weekend even though his breathing was getting worse but today we had to make the decision to let him go to sleep. It had spread so much and his thorax and swollen so much.

I wonder if we had caught it earlier would he have survived, but it was so very aggressive and i suppose you can't think like that.

Mickey - gone to play in the big field in the sky.
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Old 03-08-2015, 18:35
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Just wanted to post a little tribute really because i have seen other people do it. We had to let Mickey, our ten year old lurcher go today. He developed a cancer in his thorax which first came to note about six weeks ago but was very aggressive. He managed to somehow hold out over the weekend even though his breathing was getting worse but today we had to make the decision to let him go to sleep. It had spread so much and his thorax and swollen so much.

I wonder if we had caught it earlier would he have survived, but it was so very aggressive and i suppose you can't think like that.

Mickey - gone to play in the big field in the sky.
I'm so sorry for your loss. It's very easy to blame yourself for not catching their illnesses until it's too late (I've just been through that with my 15 year old cat) but the vet said to me that animals are very good at hiding them until they just can't anymore, by which time it's often too late for anything to be done. I blamed myself, just as you're tempted to blame yourself, but try not to. I'm sure your Mickey had as good a life as my little Gucci and you just hold on to those many happy memories as they're the ones that are important.

It's heartbreaking & it's hard to deal with but you had him for 10 wonderful happy years & you made his life a very happy one xx
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Old 26-08-2015, 21:09
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I lost my beautiful, nervous but loving black cat Gizmo today.

She was 15 and I was half expecting it because of her age but when my husband woke me up and told me it was still a shock.

She died peacefully at home with her litter sister, younger cat and our Westie. She has been buried in the garden in her favourite blanket .

I didn't cry at first until Arnie her litter sister got on my lap and I just broke down crying, my husband and Bolly our Westie comforting me, Arnie jumped off my lap! Some comfort!

I've comforted myself by thinking she's now at the Rainbow Bridge and my PoshPaws is with her.

RIP Gizmo 1st March 2000 - 26th August 2015. Love and miss you my Gizpussy xxx
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Old 22-09-2015, 19:43
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Back in June one night near midnight there was a lot of noise outside.A neighbour alerted us to the fact that some lads were throwing a kitten high in the air to see how it would land.They ran off, but we could not find the kitten in the dark.
Next day it turned up in our garden,so we called her Fleur & she lived in a large cage..For about a month she was fine & then she began limping so we took her to our vet.She had breaks in both her back legs probably hereditary.
The vet advised some medications & special food & ask us to come back in 2weeks.
So today Fleur had more x rays which showed she had more broken bones.The vet said she would probably get more & die in 2 to 3 months.
We could not subject her to all that pain so asked the vet to give Fleur a lethal injection.
I will bury Fleur on the beach near our home, where her spirit can run free
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Old 28-09-2015, 21:46
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My cat Jessie died today after being attacked by a dog
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Old 01-10-2015, 11:31
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Back in June one night near midnight there was a lot of noise outside.A neighbour alerted us to the fact that some lads were throwing a kitten high in the air to see how it would land.They ran off, but we could not find the kitten in the dark.
Next day it turned up in our garden,so we called her Fleur & she lived in a large cage..For about a month she was fine & then she began limping so we took her to our vet.She had breaks in both her back legs probably hereditary.
The vet advised some medications & special food & ask us to come back in 2weeks.
So today Fleur had more x rays which showed she had more broken bones.The vet said she would probably get more & die in 2 to 3 months.
We could not subject her to all that pain so asked the vet to give Fleur a lethal injection.
I will bury Fleur on the beach near our home, where her spirit can run free
That's was so lovely of you to do that.


My cat Jessie died today after being attacked by a dog
Oh that is terrible
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Old 05-10-2015, 12:45
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My heartfelt condolences to everyone who has posted on here. Remembering the happy times is the way to go, although I still cry when I think of our lovely, soppy rottweiler who died 30 years ago, from a blood clot on the brain at the ripe old age (for a large dog) of 11 years.
My 23 year old pussycat Alfie was PTS today after suffering a seizure over the weekend. The trouble is, the longer you have your pets, the harder it is not to have them anymore. We had such a routine and empathy that developed over many years. I will never understand how some pet owners get tired of their pets when they have lost their youthful cuteness. Having a relationship with your pet is SO rewarding.
I will love you forever Alfie XXXXX
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Old 23-10-2015, 17:35
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Our lovely wee boy Leo was knocked by a car this morning. Our whole family is devastated, we can't believe he is gone.

The person who hit him did not have the decency to stop but one lovely lady did stop and called the number on his tag, we will always be grateful to her.

Rest in peace my sweetheart we will never forget you and your antics xx
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Old 26-10-2015, 19:54
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Today my lovely Molly went to join 'Ceiling Cat' - after a few difficult days our lovely kind vet sent her peacefully on her way this evening. She was 16 we think, her birthdate being lost when she was abandoned, ten years ago.

Molly was a good cat - in her younger days she brought us presents, mice, birds and, as a house cat for the last eight years, the occasional moth. When she was 8 she broke her back, but she got through and, although she limped and was generally averse to the litter tray, she never ceased to entertain. She was the funniest of all the cats I have ever owned - and I am glad that I spent today with her in the garden, both of us wrapped in fleeces, as we watched the birds and next door's tabby.

Thanks Molly, you were precious and both your Mums, 'chicken grandma' and your little 'brother' will miss you.
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Old 31-10-2015, 22:23
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Rip yesterday our 'big un' aka seamour, kidney failure finally got him, after 16 years or so it's just not the same and even his brother from the same litter looks a bit lost

Carried the poor chap to his demise (and would of killed anyone else for the right) but after having to deal with the nasty side including burying one of my mums cats not long ago I was just not in the mood to see his last moments but i'm sure he's giving mr mouse a good run around upstairs and is in less pain
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Old 02-11-2015, 21:34
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Sorry to see all these sad posts. My condolences x
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Old 09-11-2015, 14:56
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This morning my dear little pussycat, Bubbles was put to sleep . I'm absolutely devastated. I held Bubbles as the vet did what he did...

It took a matter of seconds for her to pass away. Her head became floppy and her eyes were open. I was so upset. I'm sure that the people in the waiting room could hear me crying. Losing a beloved family pet is the worst feeling in the world.
Bubbles was 16 but until the last couple of months she looked like a kitten - a very sweet little girl

R.I.P my beautiful girl, grandad and Auntie Molly will look after you xxxxx
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Old 11-01-2016, 00:02
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5 months after posting here about Gizmo, my beautiful black and white cat (and Giz's litter sister) Arnie died peacefully at home in the early hours of the morning.

She has been laid to rest in her favourite blanket next to her sister. I'm heartbroken as she had not seemed poorly, just a bit slower and she slept more. She was "helping" me eat my fish and chips Wednesday just gone.

She was a loving lap cat who would purr if you went by her, a supermodel because she loved having her photo taken and she had a sweet tooth, she loved apple pie and custard.

RIP my little Arn, Giz pussy and PoshPaws will take care of you. xx

Arnie - 1st March 2000 - 10th January 2016.

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Old 22-02-2016, 09:48
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My wee guinea pig, Lydia, died yesterday. I feel daft for being so upset as folk must think 'she was only a guinea pig'.

She had cancer but I think she had a stroke yesterday afternoon, I took her out the cage where her friend is and put her on her own in a blanket but by evening she was squealing and was obviously distressed. I took her to the out of hours vet but she died in the waiting room.
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Old 29-02-2016, 12:51
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I'm so sorry for those who have lost their beloved sweethearts: cats, dogs, rabbits... all family members. My heartfelt condolences goes to you all.

I think a memorial thread is a wonderful idea.
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Old 02-03-2016, 17:05
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My parents had to have one of their dogs put to sleep on Friday. She was a beautiful girl and I used to jokingly refer to her as my sister. Rest In Peace M, I hope you are happily running around up there and finally free from all that pain. xxx ♥
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Old 02-03-2016, 19:24
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I feel for all of you so much. Just reading your posts is making me cry for you and I'm afraid for myself. I cannot get rid of the pain of losing my little Shih Tzu Mikey in December. He had kidney cancer and didn't really show any symptoms till near the end. We had such a special connection - he was the most loyal and loving of dogs.
I'm now wrestling with whether to go ahead with getting a puppy while I'm still so sad about Mikey...
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Old 22-03-2016, 16:04
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My beautiful little 10 year old black cat Kohl died on Sunday night pretty suddenly. We only found out last week he had heart problems and asthma but he was on tablets for them. I took him to the vets 3 times last week and then to emergency vet on Sunday as I just knew he wasn't right - he had a fluid build up in his chest - vet tried to drain it but he started to fit - so I called there again to stroke his head (and drop a few tears on his body) as the vet injected him. I am absolutely heartbroken - he was the best cat in the world and my soul mate - he followed me everywhere and slept on my chest every night and used to spend ages just looking at me (with love in his eyes I think). I'm so glad he isn't in pain but I don't feel like mine will ever stop - the house feels so empty (despite having 2 other cats and my wife who is equally distraught). Every normal routine I do I just cry - even thinking when I go to shops I don't need to buy him treats now. RIP my little monster - you will always be in my heart
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Old 24-04-2016, 11:28
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Apollo 30/05/11 - 22/04/16

Friday started off as such a normal day being greeted by my cats as I got their breakfast both of them rubbing their heads against me and then pushing their heads up for a rub on the head - as usual said goodbye to them both within the hour I had a call that has broken my heart and I am not sure it will ever mend.

My beautiful boy cat Apollo who already had a heart problem had a blood clot - his back legs collapsed and he had heart failure he was also coughing up blood, he had been fine when I left for work and to see my poor beautiful cat lying there struggling so much seeing him there on oxygen and still unable to move tore me apart - the vets tried their best but the treatments weren't working and Apollo was getting worse and struggling too much we had to make the most painful decision I have ever made in my life to let him go - we said our goodbyes kissed him and I stroked him gently repeatedly telling him sorry as he slipped into his forever sleep - although he looked so much more comfortable and at rest afterwards I am truly heartbroken I wish there was more I could have done for him

His sister Leto who is the same age as him we got them together and is still with us and missing him terribly she keeps wandering round looking for him then she will come and sit by me for a while then go off again looking bless her
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Old 28-04-2016, 09:36
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Firstly I think that this is a beautiful thread and I am so sorry for everyone's loss

My 1 year old hamster, fluffy died last night and I am devastated. I know some people think I'm being silly getting so upset but my fluffy meant the world to me even though I only had him for a year

Goodbye Fluffy you will live forever in my heart xxxxxxxxx
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Old 16-08-2016, 11:58
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Firstly I think that this is a beautiful thread and I am so sorry for everyone's loss

My 1 year old hamster, fluffy died last night and I am devastated. I know some people think I'm being silly getting so upset but my fluffy meant the world to me even though I only had him for a year

Goodbye Fluffy you will live forever in my heart xxxxxxxxx
We love our fur babies no matter how big or small, and no, you're not silly, because love is love no matter where we direct it and to whom. Animals never judge us, they seem to adore us no matter what.
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Old 24-10-2016, 23:42
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7 weeks ago, our cat walked out the door, never to return, we are devastated. She was a stray we took in about 16 or 17 years ago, & was a "stunted growth" cat, so she looked like a kitten all her life, never going over 3kilos. She was a much loved cat & saw me through many dark times. She loved bacon, & would demand a breakfast of it every morning, & of course my dear hunny complied with her wishes. She ruled our house, & the younger cats. She was an inside cat for the time she lived with us, with an occasional stroll outside. I think she went off to die alone, which breaks our hearts. She got a clean bill of health from the vet earlier this year, but at her age, things can go downhill quickly & her back legs were getting a bit wonky. As we moved here in July, there is a thought she wanted to go back to her old home, but that journey is 200 miles, so no chance of making it, she had no teeth left. She brightened our lives for the time she lived with us, & for that I am thankful.

I have ordered a memorial stone to place in the garden & we will buy a special plant in her memory too.
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Old 03-11-2016, 21:52
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Our 14 year old dog was sadly put to sleep this morning, after becoming unwell last night and deteriorating severely overnight. It all happened so quickly that I'm still struggling to believe he's really gone. He had seemed absolutely fine just an hour or two before becoming unwell. He was a fantastic dog, and I am going to miss him so, so much. I hope he has been reunited with our cat up there.

Rest in Peace L, my beautiful boy XXXXX ❤❤❤
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Old 05-11-2016, 20:09
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Condolences to all.
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