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Chelsey · 02-23-2006, 05:53 AM

Tough thread, but its reality and we all have to deal with it at some time in our lives.
We have 3 special yorkie-angels that are now at the RB looking down at us, they know they are loved, and will always live in our hearts. Yes its hard when its time for them to leave us, but its comforting to know that they had a GOOD life, we spoiled them as we spoil Chelsey & Chanel, tho in those days we didnt get all the fancy dog clothes and toys, they for sure had our HEARTS and still do. All 3 turned 14 years. When our last baby passed, i swore i could NEVER love another baby as i love them, but its a blessing that time is a healer or else we wouldnt have these little girls we have now.

We had them cremated and now they own a special place in my home with their pics, candles and flowers, its comforting to know that i can go there anytime i want to.

rrosenberry · 02-23-2006, 06:02 AM

OM! Villette, I know it wasn't Funny at the time ( I've been there) but I can so see ya sitting at the table, drinkin' and talking to him.. I was cracking up. But I can completely understand,, Mine was similar, I took Maxie to the vet she was bad,, hadn't eaten in like 2-3 days, real dull coat, stayed in her room mostly, so at 16years old, I had prepared myself,, so the vet tells me she had breast cancer, which I didn't doubt her tummy had always been sensative to touch. So rather than prolong her pain,, I decided to do it then,, called Jim at work, ( my work too) boss answers, I'm crying so bad he can't understand me, but he caught the Jim part,and he got on the phone, so anyhow,,, he comes over stays in the room with me, (which later he tells me he wanted to leave but he was stuck in the corner and couldnt get out, ha)
So he's on his lunch hour and its like 95 degrees this day and way humid! So he's diggin' and sweating, and I'm sitting in the shade bawling. He gets it done,and has to go back to work,, and I said " No way I'm not going" I go inside the A/C and cried and looked at pictures all day and night, I didn't think it would ever end.. THAT is when I should have started drinking! LOL

Chelsey · 02-23-2006, 06:12 AM

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Originally Posted by red98vett

Oh Rhonda...I know what you mean....

to lighten up this thread a little....I also had a cat, Midnight, for 16 years.....He finally was diagnosed with feline lukemia when I was 32 years old.....The day I took him in...I was SO upset I ended up in my car blubbering and waiting for it to be over....I had brought a sleeping bag to put him in and intended to cremate him...but when they came out to find me I couldn't do the cremation....I went in...paid...and TOOK HIM HOME in the sleeping bag.....

He and I spent the whole night at my kitchen table drinking beer...(ok...ME doing the drinking) HE in his sleeping bag ....and me crying and talking to him about what a great cat he was. ALL NIGHT LONG till about 6am till I realized I had to do something with him....

I finally had to call my ex hubby and have him come help me bury him and you should have heard his reaction to me staying up all night talking to my dead cat.

Then to make matters worse - the auto sprinklers turned on and my husband got drenched while he was digging ...(he was dressed for work) and all he did was cuss me out the whole time....but he DID help me lay my baby to rest...while I hit my moms WINE and cried more. I was totally useless.

Needless to say - I had the hardest time getting over all that...and one of the worst hangovers I ever had in my life. I STILL visit his grave...he's under a gorgeous tree in my moms back yard and I still miss him.

wow - did I write a book here or what ? That is the story of My Cat and Me on his last night on earth.

LOL sorry Villette, but i sat here reading this and i just couldnt help myself from cracking up!! At least the beer & wine softened it a bit for ya!

red98vett · 02-23-2006, 06:21 AM

Oh Rhonda...I KNEW we were alot alike....I can just see YOU too girl....

and Mandy...I still remember that day like it just happened....it was probably my first real encounter with losing a loved pet and one of the hardest things I ever had to do....but looking back - I can laugh about it now ....and my ex husband ALWAYS tells that story when I see him with LOTS and lots of Eye Rolling

Chelsey · 02-23-2006, 06:27 AM

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Originally Posted by red98vett

Oh Rhonda...I KNEW we were alot alike....I can just see YOU too girl....

and Mandy...I still remember that day like it just happened....it was probably my first real encounter with losing a loved pet and one of the hardest things I ever had to do....but looking back - I can laugh about it now ....and my ex husband ALWAYS tells that story when I see him with LOTS and lots of Eye Rolling

I WILL be telling this story on the next boring Birthday party i have to go to and feed them wine lol

icy · 02-23-2006, 06:59 PM

Thanks to all for sharing your stories with me. I know what to expect and how to handle the situation a bit better now. In the meantime, I will love and cherish Brownie, Bobo and Cece till it's their time to go to Rainbow Bridge.

I pray for all of our pups to live a long and healthy life!!!

Claire · 02-23-2006, 07:50 PM

Gracie is my first dog, so I have never experienced a loss like that. I fear that day...
Thank you all for sharing your stories.

02-23-2006, 05:53 AM	#16
Chelsey My2Pearls Chelsey & Chanel YT Donator Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: N Posts: 4,097	Tough thread, but its reality and we all have to deal with it at some time in our lives. We have 3 special yorkie-angels that are now at the RB looking down at us, they know they are loved, and will always live in our hearts. Yes its hard when its time for them to leave us, but its comforting to know that they had a GOOD life, we spoiled them as we spoil Chelsey & Chanel, tho in those days we didnt get all the fancy dog clothes and toys, they for sure had our HEARTS and still do. All 3 turned 14 years. When our last baby passed, i swore i could NEVER love another baby as i love them, but its a blessing that time is a healer or else we wouldnt have these little girls we have now. We had them cremated and now they own a special place in my home with their pics, candles and flowers, its comforting to know that i can go there anytime i want to. __________________ Proud member of the crazy club

02-23-2006, 06:02 AM	#17
rrosenberry & Bailey & Bella Donating Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Ohio Posts: 8,164	OM! Villette, I know it wasn't Funny at the time ( I've been there) but I can so see ya sitting at the table, drinkin' and talking to him.. I was cracking up. But I can completely understand,, Mine was similar, I took Maxie to the vet she was bad,, hadn't eaten in like 2-3 days, real dull coat, stayed in her room mostly, so at 16years old, I had prepared myself,, so the vet tells me she had breast cancer, which I didn't doubt her tummy had always been sensative to touch. So rather than prolong her pain,, I decided to do it then,, called Jim at work, ( my work too) boss answers, I'm crying so bad he can't understand me, but he caught the Jim part,and he got on the phone, so anyhow,,, he comes over stays in the room with me, (which later he tells me he wanted to leave but he was stuck in the corner and couldnt get out, ha) So he's on his lunch hour and its like 95 degrees this day and way humid! So he's diggin' and sweating, and I'm sitting in the shade bawling. He gets it done,and has to go back to work,, and I said " No way I'm not going" I go inside the A/C and cried and looked at pictures all day and night, I didn't think it would ever end.. THAT is when I should have started drinking! LOL __________________ Rhonda, Bailey, Josie and my angel Bella Rue' "Until one has loved an animal, a part of one's soul remains unawakened." ~Anatole France~

02-23-2006, 06:21 AM	#19
red98vett Yorkie Kisses are the Best! Donating Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Houston TX Posts: 33,590 Blog Entries: 1	Oh Rhonda...I KNEW we were alot alike....I can just see YOU too girl.... and Mandy...I still remember that day like it just happened....it was probably my first real encounter with losing a loved pet and one of the hardest things I ever had to do....but looking back - I can laugh about it now ....and my ex husband ALWAYS tells that story when I see him with LOTS and lots of Eye Rolling __________________ Villette, Chanel & Cheri www.DesignsByVillette.net Custom Address Labels and Note Cards using YOUR Photos! Just Click HERE!

02-23-2006, 06:59 PM	#21
icy YT Addict Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Hong Kong Posts: 473	Thanks to all for sharing your stories with me. I know what to expect and how to handle the situation a bit better now. In the meantime, I will love and cherish Brownie, Bobo and Cece till it's their time to go to Rainbow Bridge. I pray for all of our pups to live a long and healthy life!!! __________________ Yorkies, Yorkies and more Yorkies

02-23-2006, 07:50 PM	#22
Claire YT Addict Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Louisiana Posts: 484	Gracie is my first dog, so I have never experienced a loss like that. I fear that day... Thank you all for sharing your stories. __________________