Mimitabby:
AFAIK they are both of mixed ancestry. Moon likes to think he is a Russian Blue and Mojo claims he is a Chartreux. :)
Carol
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Mimitabby:
AFAIK they are both of mixed ancestry. Moon likes to think he is a Russian Blue and Mojo claims he is a Chartreux. :)
Carol
Never doubt the word of a cat!
Here's Cooper, he's a little water obsessed. But I love him! Then Emma Lee, she likes to shake. Brodie's in the avatar.
I just love seeing everybody's pets!
I took a picture of my 14-year-old dog Remy this morning that is both really funny and sad. He came down from upstairs dragging the towel that I cover him up with at night (he wears a sweater, sleeps on a heating pad, and is covered by a towel) and laid down beside me in the office. He had such a funny expression, with his lip stuck under his teeth, that I had to take a picture.
Remy's got a large, fast-growing mass in his lung, and a mass in his liver, severe arthritis, thyroid disease, deaf, nearly blind, you name it. So it's just a matter of time (probably weeks, not months), but for now he makes me laugh.
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Awww, divingbiker, what sad news! Your Remy looks like the sweetest thing. We lost our dear Pepper three months shy of her 15th birthday. She was deaf, had poor vision, her kidneys were going fast, and she had epilepsy that suddenly got much worse right at the end. It is so hard to see our furbabies go downhill; their lives are far too short for my taste! I know you'll appreciate every day Remy has left as we did in Pepper's last months and weeks. We are so blessed to have them in our lives, and it is so difficult when they leave us. :(Quote:
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Emily
Here is our crew. The black lab mix - Kelly, she will be 15 in August, the white springer mix - Tosh, she will be 12. The cats, the white/gray - Patches(17), tiger/white - Roady(8), big gray - Boo Boo(8), tiger - Kitty Man(15), black/white - Ben(8), gray tiger - Murray(3), all black - Molly(3). I think I got everyone. :confusedAttachment 5381
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Wow! What a great batch of critters.
Howdy. I'm new to this forum, and am just getting back into cycling after about a 15-year layoff. :p
Here are my two kitties, who keep things interesting around here. The big one is Hobie the B@st@rd (3 1/2 years old) and the little tabby is Erin-Aquanetta (6 months old).
http://i212.photobucket.com/albums/c...cky1/cats1.jpg
This morning my boy Remy took his last trip to the vet. I got him from a shelter when he was 1 1/2, and he's been by my side for 13 years. He spent 8 years bringing joy to nursing home residents, and was a tolerant and patient brother to Bailey, who I fear will not deal well with being an only dog. I hope Remy forgives me for what I did today, and is pain-free and happy now.
http://i229.photobucket.com/albums/e.../remysmall.jpg
Oh, divingbiker... I'm so sorry for your loss. It's terrible to make that choice, but I can tell from your post that you did right by Remy. Not only does he forgive you, but he is grateful. Hang in there...
R.I.P. dear Remy. You did the right thing, and he was so lucky to have such a happy loving home for so many years. :o
I'm so sorry. Please do not feel guilty about helping Remy not suffer pain any longer. He knows how much you loved him and always did the best for him.
My thoughts are with you. Give Bailey a lot of extra hugs.
Carol
Here are two of our 3 kitties.
Invisiblewoman- our Lydia looks like your EmmaLee!
OOps, spilled some cream "accidentally"! :cool: ;)
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Big hugs, divingbiker! You absolutely did the right thing and he's a happy boy running across the Rainbow Bridge right now.
Here's my regal pup, my favorite photo subject, Aja:
http://ryanandangel.smugmug.com/phot...70_ZVPcf-S.jpg
Divingbiker: Everyone is right... you should not feel guilt. It is a gift to relieve suffering. I'm so sorry for your loss... that is a long time to have a companion and then lose him. I hope you and your Bailey are doing okay.
Jes
Lisa: Your kitties are beautiful! I had to laugh, though. My kitty wouldn't have even noticed that cream, but ohhh... those great strawberries. Every one of them would have been individually picked out of the bowl, and then very carefully batted to the floor. Only when the last one was off the table top would she have rested! :p
{{{{Divingbiker}}}} Remy knows you did the best for him and he was loved and well taken care of. Remy looks just like my departed Toby. I love those eyes.
Divingbiker - I agree with everyone - and Remy will be met at the Rainbow Bridge by other TE friends, to romp and play with, show him all new smells. I understand your pain, having had to make the same difficult decision for my little Erin (kitty) last December. In a way, there really wasn't a decision to make, and her vet was as broken hearted as I was. Big hugs to you.
(((((Divingbiker))))) Everyone who has ever opened their heart to a furbaby has been or will be where you are today, we feel you pain...know you did the absolute best for beloved Remy.
Divingbiker, I'm so sorry about your Remy. Please don't second guess what you did. It took a lot of courage to gently lead Remy to the Bridge. My girl Ana will share her frisbee with Remy. I'll bet they both have a beautiful meadow to run to their heart's content. Sending you lots of hugs during this difficult time.
Divingbiker,
So sorry for your pain and loss. It is so hard to let go and the guilt we put on ourselves is sometimes easier to deal with than the grief of the loss of our family member. Do whatever you need to to care for yourself. We are here for you. Sending you positive energy and warm hugs, Dawn
oh divingbiker, add me to the list of those that feel your pain. i had to put my chelsea girl down in aug of 06 and i still grieve. now my bailey boy won't be far behind. it is so hard to do but it really is the act of a loving person. i'd say my chelsea will meet remy, but chelsea hated everyone but me, so i'm sure she isn't socializing much in the great animal beyond. :)
Divingbiker I'm sorry for what you had to go through. Hugs
Thanks, everyone. It's hard to have that kind of power over another living being's life. I took a nap and was feeling better, and then the crematory called to work out some details and I lost it again. Maybe a cup of chai will work its usual magic...thanks again.
(((DB))) You did the right thing. Humans can decide that for themselves. Stop eating and drinking and, with an advanced cancer on board and pain relievers doing their thing, it doesn't take long. I'm pretty sure that's what my Dad decided. He'd talked about it a few weeks earlier. Pets don't get to make that decision. And they can't even talk it over with us. We just have to observe and then make the decision on their behalf. From what you've told us, we know you were observing carefully. Remy knew it too. And the vet knew it, and knew how to make it a gentle and caring end to a long, well-loved life.
BStGirl: Those cats of yours are in cahoots with Ruby the naughty doll! But is she teaching them tricks, or they her?
DB, I know how you're feeling, and you have my sincere condolences. :( I still miss my wonder kitty something awful -- and it's been over 3 years since I had to put her to sleep. But the hurt will lessen over time, and you will always have your wonderful memories to bring a smile to your face. Best wishes to you.
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It's the hardest thing to do, but so often the right thing to do is the hardest.
Divingbiker....You did the right thing, the kind thing for Remy today---he's at peace now. My furball Samantha and I send you and Bailey each a hug.
DB - {{{{{{{{HUG}}}}}}}} I saw your post on "Dear So and So" this morning and knew it wasn't long. I am so sorry.
divingbiker,
I'm so sorry for your loss. I've had to make this same wrenching decision twice, and it is one of the most difficult things we humans have to do. But ultimately, I do believe it is the most kind and ethical thing to do for our furry friends, and I know your Remy would thank you if she could.
Thinking of you,
Emily
DB- not much to add, except that I feel your pain. And I'm sending you warm vibes..:(
Thanks, all, for your kind words last week. I have happier news--last night I adopted Judy, a 9-year-old cocker who was found as a stray in Baltimore. She's a very sweet dog, housetrained and friendly. Unfortunately Bailey has been a bratty big brother, ignoring her at best and attempting to fight at worst (only once, thankfully). I'm hoping he'll come around when he realizes she's not leaving.
Any suggestions for a new name? While it's a fine name for a woman, Judy doesn't seem like a name for a dog. I don't think she knows her name (and is a bit hard of hearing anyway), but I thought I'd try to keep the ooo and eee sounds. So far I've thought of Rudy and Ruby and Julie, but none of these have grabbed me yet.
Here she is:
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WOW! So wonderful of you to adopt an older dog. You've done a beautiful thing... I'm sure Bailey will come around. Make sure to give him lots of love during the transition. I'm terrible with names, so I'll leave that for others to comment on! :p
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My grandmother always named her dogs Lady or King.
How about Lucy? Like, I Love Lucy.
My newest dog came with that name (she'd only had it one day), and I kept it. I fits her, because her last name is Clueless (but only when she acts that way). Part Golden Retriever and part some kind of wiry terrier, she's quite a mix. Has some of the best traits of a golden (obedience), and the WORST traits of a terrier (digging!).
Karen
Just checking back in with this thread.
I'm so so so sorry for your loss, diving biker--that's never an easy choice to make, but in your heart, you know it was the right one for your Remy.
And now you're giving a happy "senior-hood" to another dog--what a great boon to dogdom! BTW, Tuckervill's idea for a name--Lucy--seems like a cool choice. Congrats to you and Judy/Lucy/Lady/? for finding each other.
She's a gem, DB!
Oh, DB...she's a doll. And wonderful of you to adopt a "senior" dog.
I have no recommendations for names...I'm horrible at that stuff.
I know you'll come with something that suits her.
And extra cuddles to Bailey. Will the adoption agency provide help with bonding? I know with rabbits, they often benefit from going on a "bunnymoon" together - somewhere in neutral territory to make friends. Don't know if dogs are the same...