Goodbye Muka, you will be missed
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It's been tough, but better the past day or so. No longer have an open wound that prompts the energy and feelings within me to manifest itself into a lot of words, but you can read them all as they were written:
http://ratdog.org/community/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=342494
Always found it interesting how Muka avoided direct eye contact for a prolonged period of time while we were within arm's reach or closer - unless she was looking at me upside down (i.e. on her back on my lap while I brushed her underside). Was thinking this morning when I woke up how it was very cool to be able to look into one another's eye's without her natural instinct causing her to avert her gaze. Here's one of the last photos of her, taken about two weeks ago.
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so sad when this happens.
so sad when this happens. continue to remember the good ((Pets))
Top of Page Bottom of Page PermalinkFull Name: I rang a silent bell
Sorry for your loss :-(
Sorry for your loss :-(
Top of Page Bottom of Page PermalinkFull Name: Def. High
I'm so sorry about the
I'm so sorry about the passing of your furry friend, FOM.
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sorry man. we recently put
sorry man. we recently put the kids' 20+ yr old cat down.
Top of Page Bottom of Page PermalinkFull Name: Tim
It is so fuckin tough for us
It is so fuckin tough for us humans to depart with our furry loved family members.
Remember the good times we have had with all of our pets, It is so hard right now but time does heal all wounds. When the time is right, and you will know when that is, go out and get a new companion. They won't be the same as Muka but you will love them just as much.
I moved out of my parents house when I was 18 and bought a shelter dog within 3 days. We know going into it we will out live our cats and dogs and there will always come a time when we need to depart each other. That time sucks, they suck bad. Otherwise we would buy parrots and turtles so they will out live us.
Why am I babbling on thi? Because Mr. Charlie our 14 year old wiener dog is suffering from kidney and liver problems/failure. Our day with him is very soon. The vet said it could be a week or two or a month or two. We will know when it is time. I am just hoping it is after July 1st. That is when my son will return to college and play football. The departure of Mr. Charlie to my big ole son will be tough for him. They were partners.
Too all the pets we have loved before..........rest in a good place with lots of blankets, toys and love.
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Sorry for your loss. We have
Sorry for your loss. We have a cat, too, and can't imagine being without her.
Hope your life is filled with kitty love again someday.
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Sorry, Face
Sorry, Face
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Why am I babbling on thi?
Why am I babbling on thi? Because Mr. Charlie our 14 year old wiener dog is suffering from kidney and liver problems/failure. Our day with him is very soon. The vet said it could be a week or two or a month or two. We will know when it is time. I am just hoping it is after July 1st. That is when my son will return to college and play football. The departure of Mr. Charlie to my big ole son will be tough for him. They were partners.<<<
Sorry to hear about Mr. Charlie, Tim! My vet had also mentioned that "I'll know when it's time" all along the way, but I didn't fully grasp the idea until I went through it first hand. We become accustomed to our pet's behaviors and general state of mind, and having this insight, it became immediately apparent for me when it was time for Muka. However, it was only after this stage that I understood how her prior incremental changes became more apparent after the fact as being part of the bigger picture / lead up (even though I had my suspicions at the time).
One of the most intense aspects of all of this was after knowing for sure on Saturday evening that Sunday would be the day, the reality of the clock ticking really struck home. At one point out of habit, I found myself sitting down in front of the computer to check out the news and whatnot, but couldn't even type a letter or click the mouse without immediately knowing that I was engaged in a distraction ... and left the computer to sit with Muka. It's interesting how the finality of it all naturally kept my mind's eye on the ball ... even though it was gut wrenching at the time. If even a piece of this insight remains into the future, it will be a well received gift from Muka! (although I can't promise there won't be any more airline threads).
Regardless of when it happens, hope you and your son will be able to spend some quality time and share your love with Mr. Charlie!
Thank you to everyone else for all of your kind thoughts.