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Madrone (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jun-01-08 11:36 PM Original message |
This is kind of a fucked up post - but how do you know when your cat is ready to die? |
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PeaceNikki (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jun-01-08 11:38 PM Response to Original message |
1. My doggie told me with his eyes when it was time. He suffered a while. |
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Madrone (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jun-01-08 11:41 PM Response to Reply #1 |
4. I'm really at a loss right now - because if there was some way |
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PeaceNikki (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jun-01-08 11:46 PM Response to Reply #4 |
8. My parents cat crawled up onto his favorite spot by the fireplace while they were at work. |
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Madrone (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jun-01-08 11:53 PM Response to Reply #8 |
12. His name is Othello |
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PeaceNikki (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jun-01-08 11:57 PM Response to Reply #12 |
15. Awww. He's beautiful. |
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stuntcat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-02-08 07:12 AM Response to Reply #12 |
34. oh Othello's very handsome! |
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Flaxbee (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jun-01-08 11:40 PM Response to Original message |
2. I don't know, but I am dreading what the hell I'm going to have to |
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Madrone (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jun-01-08 11:45 PM Response to Reply #2 |
7. PM me so I remember and can answer the questions when it happens. |
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texanwitch (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jun-01-08 11:40 PM Response to Original message |
3. My cats have always let me know. |
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truedelphi (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jun-01-08 11:44 PM Response to Original message |
5. Oh gosh, I am so sorry that your baby is in this situation |
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Madrone (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jun-01-08 11:58 PM Response to Reply #5 |
16. She'll be there. |
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Digit (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jun-01-08 11:45 PM Response to Original message |
6. I have never witnessed the passing of an animal.... |
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Madrone (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jun-01-08 11:51 PM Response to Reply #6 |
11. he seems a little more calm - |
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Digit (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-02-08 12:06 AM Response to Reply #11 |
23. Truedelphi in post 5 probably has the right signals. |
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Haole Girl (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jun-01-08 11:48 PM Response to Original message |
9. Never have gone through that... |
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huskerlaw (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jun-01-08 11:50 PM Response to Original message |
10. It sounds like he's about there... |
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Madrone (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jun-01-08 11:56 PM Response to Reply #10 |
13. Your post made me laugh... |
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huskerlaw (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-02-08 12:04 AM Response to Reply #13 |
22. It was quite the sight, I'm sure... |
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grasswire (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jun-01-08 11:56 PM Response to Original message |
14. I'd stay up with him. |
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Madrone (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-02-08 12:00 AM Response to Reply #14 |
18. If you don't mind ... |
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grasswire (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-02-08 12:10 AM Response to Reply #18 |
24. I've been with several cats when they passed. |
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Madrone (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-02-08 12:19 AM Response to Reply #24 |
26. That's how it was when my rats passed. |
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XemaSab (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jun-01-08 11:58 PM Response to Original message |
17. My cat took days of overt odd behavior before I took her to the vet and had her put down |
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sfdiva (188 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-02-08 12:00 AM Response to Original message |
19. I'm so sorry! |
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truedelphi (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-02-08 12:03 AM Response to Original message |
20. Also madrone, be real good to you after it happens |
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Madrone (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-02-08 12:15 AM Response to Reply #20 |
25. That would be GREAT - |
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truedelphi (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-02-08 12:20 AM Response to Reply #25 |
27. Oh shit - that sounds nasty. |
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Madrone (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-02-08 12:24 AM Response to Reply #27 |
30. You just made me laugh through the tears.... |
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grasswire (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-02-08 01:13 AM Response to Reply #25 |
31. how about this? |
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grasswire (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-02-08 12:03 AM Response to Original message |
21. maybe you should prepare now |
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Madrone (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-02-08 12:21 AM Response to Reply #21 |
28. That is a wonderful idea. |
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Digit (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-02-08 12:22 AM Response to Original message |
29. Our animals sometimes continue to stay with us in spirit |
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LeftyMom (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-02-08 01:18 AM Response to Original message |
32. Last time I went through it, it was very fast. |
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Dangerously Amused (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-02-08 06:24 AM Response to Original message |
33. Oh honey. |
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terrya (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-02-08 07:21 AM Response to Original message |
35. I also think you might want to prepare now. |
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noel711 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-02-08 07:54 AM Response to Original message |
36. Madrone, call the vet now... |
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PermanentRevolution (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-02-08 11:35 AM Response to Reply #36 |
39. I agree with this... |
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DeposeTheBoyKing (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-02-08 11:05 AM Response to Original message |
37. We have had two dying cats |
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Tommy_Carcetti (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-02-08 11:19 AM Response to Original message |
38. Sad. I feel for you. |
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BarenakedLady (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-02-08 11:43 AM Response to Original message |
40. Any update? |
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Lavender Brown (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-02-08 11:46 AM Response to Original message |
41. I'm sorry... I just went through this with mine |
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tigereye (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-02-08 11:59 AM Response to Original message |
42. I would call your vet and see what they can do... |
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Madrone (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-02-08 12:24 PM Response to Original message |
43. UPDATE - It's all over. |
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BarenakedLady (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-02-08 12:25 PM Response to Reply #43 |
44. I'm so sorry. |
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Inchworm (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-02-08 12:40 PM Response to Reply #43 |
45. So sorry Madrone |
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Flaxbee (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-02-08 12:44 PM Response to Reply #43 |
46. oh, Madrone |
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Madrone (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-02-08 12:48 PM Response to Reply #46 |
48. I took him to the vet this morning. |
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Critters2 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-02-08 07:01 PM Response to Reply #48 |
68. I'm so sorry! I know how hard this is, but you did the right thing. |
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Haole Girl (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-02-08 12:47 PM Response to Reply #43 |
47. How sad |
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sammythecat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-02-08 01:48 PM Response to Reply #43 |
49. That's really sad. |
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PeaceNikki (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-02-08 01:52 PM Response to Reply #43 |
50. :( |
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huskerlaw (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-02-08 01:53 PM Response to Reply #43 |
51. I'm so sorry |
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Lautremont (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-02-08 02:28 PM Response to Reply #43 |
52. Sorry to hear it. |
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noel711 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-02-08 02:41 PM Response to Reply #43 |
53. Dear Brave Madrone... You did the merciful thing... |
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Madrone (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-02-08 02:45 PM Response to Reply #53 |
55. I won't be getting a new kitty for a long while. |
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Lorien (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-02-08 02:58 PM Response to Reply #55 |
61. I wish that I lived nearby |
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terrya (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-02-08 02:44 PM Response to Reply #43 |
54. I'm so sorry, Madrone. |
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Lorien (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-02-08 02:54 PM Response to Reply #43 |
58. So sorry Madrone. You did the right thing |
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Madrone (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-02-08 02:58 PM Response to Reply #58 |
60. Aw, thanks. |
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driver8 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-02-08 06:37 PM Response to Reply #43 |
65. I am so sorry for your loss. |
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mwdem (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-02-08 08:26 PM Response to Reply #43 |
69. So sorry, Madrone. |
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lizziegrace (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-02-08 08:29 PM Response to Reply #43 |
70. Awww...I'm so sorry |
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Lil Missy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-02-08 11:06 PM Response to Reply #43 |
72. I'm so sorry. |
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myrna minx (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-02-08 11:38 PM Response to Reply #43 |
74. I am so sorry. |
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Madrone (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-02-08 02:48 PM Response to Original message |
56. Here's a pic of Othello kicking it on top of Mount David.... |
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Flaxbee (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-02-08 02:51 PM Response to Reply #56 |
57. Great photo! |
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GOPisEvil (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-02-08 03:24 PM Response to Reply #56 |
62. I'm gonna miss that sweet, litte cat. |
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alstephenson (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-02-08 06:12 PM Response to Reply #56 |
64. I'm so sorry for your loss of Othello. |
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Haole Girl (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-02-08 10:13 PM Response to Reply #56 |
71. Aww |
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ceile (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-02-08 02:55 PM Response to Original message |
59. So sorry Madrone |
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truedelphi (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-02-08 03:34 PM Response to Original message |
63. What a rough week for you. |
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The Velveteen Ocelot (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-02-08 06:42 PM Response to Original message |
66. RIP, Othello. |
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Critters2 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-02-08 07:00 PM Response to Original message |
67. So, so, sorry. |
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DeposeTheBoyKing (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-02-08 11:09 PM Response to Reply #67 |
73. Oh, I'm so sorry |
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applegrove (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jun-03-08 11:20 AM Response to Original message |
75. ((((Madrone)))) Sending your cat vibes. |
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