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Post by cael on Jan 28, 2016 20:45:29 GMT -5
so many hugs to you and your son MPL, I'm so sorry.
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Post by Opti on Jan 28, 2016 20:55:28 GMT -5
We had Leroy put down this afternoon. DS got to spend a half hour with him beforehand and held him the entire time until it was all over. He's absolutely heartbroken. Crap.
RIP Leroy. Hugs to you and DS.
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Post by steph08 on Jan 28, 2016 20:56:00 GMT -5
I am so sorry, MPL.
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Post by wvugurl26 on Jan 28, 2016 21:00:56 GMT -5
So sorry MPL for your family. That's always so hard even when it's the best choice for the pet.
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Post by sapphire12 on Jan 28, 2016 21:05:54 GMT -5
Sorry to hear this MPL. Leroy is no longer suffering. Well wishes for you, your son and the kitties during this difficult time.
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Post by taz157 on Jan 28, 2016 21:25:10 GMT -5
Sorry to hear this MPL. Leroy is no longer suffering. Well wishes for you, your son and the kitties during this difficult time.
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Post by GRG a/k/a goldenrulegirl on Jan 28, 2016 21:49:58 GMT -5
all around.
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Post by Lizard Queen on Jan 28, 2016 21:54:19 GMT -5
Sorry about your kitty. :-(
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Post by ners on Jan 28, 2016 21:55:13 GMT -5
Sorry about Leroy. Hugs
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Post by Deleted on Jan 28, 2016 22:23:44 GMT -5
I'm sorry about Leroy. It's not consolation for him but this thread IS making me think it's time for cats for the kids. Dh and I have started kicking it around and actually talking about dogs vs cats. He actually fell for a dog on pet finder but further investigation made dh realize that we need a good match for our family and need to be a lot better about leaving plates around. Get the kitten! Get TWO kittens! Seriously, before all this Leroy stuff sprang up, I was going to post here about how the new guys are the only thing making my life bearable recently. Work has been horrible. I'm working far away and under a lot of pressure. I'm behind on everything at home due to working or being on the road all the time, I haven't seen the kids on a weekend for 3, soon to be four weeks, plus everyone is irritable because our schedule is all out of whack. But, those dang kittens. They can get me to smile no matter how tired I am. It's impossible not to sometime. Scout is just a nut case and Tumbles has the acting adorable thing down to an art. Today was just horrible, but they're worth it.
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Post by zibazinski on Jan 28, 2016 22:35:32 GMT -5
I have the two left. You all went through it with me. They make me smile even when I don't feel like it. I'm sorry about your kitty. Remember what everyone told me, you gave your kitty a good long life and a peaceful end. You were and are a good mom to two and four legged alike
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Post by Wisconsin Beth on Jan 28, 2016 22:41:32 GMT -5
I'm sorry. Hugs for you and your son.
Yeah, I'm not sure I want kittens. I'm thinking of siblings so I know they're used to each other.
And no dogs. I had a crappy afternoon with the kids not listening and hell if I'm bringing a dog into that.
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Post by mmhmm on Jan 28, 2016 22:54:56 GMT -5
MPL, I'm do sorry about Leroy. You did the right thing, though, and your boy was brave through it all. Leroy was in pain and now he's past that. I'm glad the kittens are there for you and your son. They'll help heal the loss.
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Post by Peace Of Mind on Jan 28, 2016 23:23:05 GMT -5
Well, shit. I was hoping for a better outcome. I'm so sorry for your loss. Now the Pollyanna side of me - I'm thinking Leroy knew you were in good hands with the new kitties and he could go now. Poor little guys - both your kitty and son. It's so hard and the worst part? It doesn't get any easier the older you get.
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Post by finnime on Jan 28, 2016 23:34:55 GMT -5
So sorry for your loss, but glad for you and your DS having had the pleasure of sharing your lives. And now two impossibly impish kittens.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 28, 2016 23:45:16 GMT -5
So sorry for your loss, but glad for you and your DS having had the pleasure of sharing your lives. And now two impossibly impish kittens. I shudder to think of what will happen when I have to let my poor Zeusy go. Put up a picture of Leroy and know you will always remember him. I have the ashes of the last 6 cats we had and while I miss them, they are at the Rainbow Bridge where they belong. When I go there is going to be one giant pig pile of cats, hamsters and guinea pigs and 1 dog, and oddly enough, I can't wait. I miss my parents and I will miss DH but I also miss my pets so much. They were the least judgmental of them all. Just this side of heaven is a place called Rainbow Bridge. When an animal dies that has been especially close to someone here, that pet goes to Rainbow Bridge. There are meadows and hills for all of our special friends so they can run and play together. There is plenty of food, water and sunshine, and our friends are warm and comfortable. All the animals who had been ill and old are restored to health and vigor. Those who were hurt or maimed are made whole and strong again, just as we remember them in our dreams of days and times gone by. The animals are happy and content, except for one small thing; they each miss someone very special to them, who had to be left behind. They all run and play together, but the day comes when one suddenly stops and looks into the distance. His bright eyes are intent. His eager body quivers. Suddenly he begins to run from the group, flying over the green grass, his legs carrying him faster and faster. You have been spotted, and when you and your special friend finally meet, you cling together in joyous reunion, never to be parted again. The happy kisses rain upon your face; your hands again caress the beloved head, and you look once more into the trusting eyes of your pet, so long gone from your life but never absent from your heart. Then you cross Rainbow Bridge together.... Author unknown...
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Post by Deleted on Jan 29, 2016 0:19:47 GMT -5
Oh, MPL, I am so sorry about beautiful Leroy. And sorry for you and DS. Having loved and lost many in my lifetime, I've often said no more, not again. But then there is the one (or two) that cross your path and you get caught up in their joy of life and they make you laugh. And laugh some more. Your photo of Tumbles contemplating Leroy's tail while he willingly and patiently waited for her to pounce was one of the best cat pictures I've seen.
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Post by The Walk of the Penguin Mich on Jan 29, 2016 0:41:28 GMT -5
I'm so sorry about Leroy. Sam being with Leroy was the right thing to do. It isn't easy, but I feel like it is my responsibility to ease their way into another place and comfort them.
There will be other pets, but Leroy....and each subsequent pet...will each have a piece of your heart.
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Post by Cookies Galore on Jan 29, 2016 7:27:00 GMT -5
I'm so sorry about Leroy! You gave him a long, happy life and he was loved. <3 He was a handsome little guy, thank you for sharing the picture of him with the kittens. I will give my cats some extra snuggles tonight and give you, DS, and Leroy a virtual hug.
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Post by Cookies Galore on Jan 29, 2016 7:30:00 GMT -5
I'm sorry about Leroy. It's not consolation for him but this thread IS making me think it's time for cats for the kids. Dh and I have started kicking it around and actually talking about dogs vs cats. He actually fell for a dog on pet finder but further investigation made dh realize that we need a good match for our family and need to be a lot better about leaving plates around. Cats are wonderful companions. I have my old lady who is seriously in love with hubs and has to sit on him at all times. My younger guy is not a cuddler but he sleeps in between us every night and curls up against me.
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Post by bean29 on Jan 29, 2016 7:58:21 GMT -5
So sorry for the loss of your family pet MPL.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 29, 2016 8:23:46 GMT -5
I have the ashes of the last 6 cats we had and while I miss them, Sam didn't want Leroy cremated. He has always wanted to bury him under his tree (the one his Dad and I planted when he was born). So, we brought him home, wrapped him up in his favorite blanket and put him in the chest freezer. A little creepy maybe, but I told him if he wanted to do a burial in the Spring this would work.
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Post by cael on Jan 29, 2016 8:35:45 GMT -5
That's a nice thing to do MPL. When my first cat (my mom's first cat, really) died when I was 7, we buried her on my grandfather's property under an azalea bush he had buried his two kitties under, it was nice to be able to visit her if we wanted.
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Post by Cookies Galore on Jan 29, 2016 8:46:24 GMT -5
I have the ashes of the last 6 cats we had and while I miss them, Sam didn't want Leroy cremated. He has always wanted to bury him under his tree (the one his Dad and I planted when he was born). So, we brought him home, wrapped him up in his favorite blanket and put him in the chest freezer. A little creepy maybe, but I told him if he wanted to do a burial in the Spring this would work. Aww. This is why I need a house! We had our own pet cemetery in the backyard growing up. Katt is going to be 16 this spring, and while she recently gave me a little $200 scare, she is back to normal and will live forever! If she doesn't, well, I want the option to bury her.
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Post by The Walk of the Penguin Mich on Jan 29, 2016 11:18:34 GMT -5
We have a pet cemetery in our back yard too, under a magnolia tree. Gomez' ashes, Gizzy and 3 of TD's dogs are buried back there.
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Post by kittensaver on Jan 29, 2016 13:05:28 GMT -5
Aw darn it, don't you just hate it when your intuition is right about bad things?!?
MPL, I'm sorry about your precious Leroy. I hope you can take comfort in the fact that you were a terrific kitty mom who gave him a wonderful life.
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Post by lund on Jan 29, 2016 14:03:33 GMT -5
(Cookies, is your cat of Scandinavian heritage?)
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Post by lund on Jan 29, 2016 14:05:21 GMT -5
Sorry to hear about Leroy.
I'm glad that your son has understood that the other cats are not the reason for Leroy's illness, and still just as likable and lovely.
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Post by zibazinski on Jan 29, 2016 14:50:16 GMT -5
I still love that name "Leroy!"
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Post by Cookies Galore on Jan 29, 2016 14:54:03 GMT -5
(Cookies, is your cat of Scandinavian heritage?) Lol, I don't know! I couldn't come up with a fitting name so I just called her Katt. Her full name is Katt von Cat. She's a beautiful tortie. My handsome man is named Henry Chinaski and he's a tuxedo.
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