Another one bites the dust: RIP Scooter
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purple_magada
Cathlete
Kathryn, I am so sorry for you loss.
Kathryn,
"Grieve not, nor speak of me with tears,
but laugh and talk of me
as if I were beside you.
I loved you so...
Twas Heaven here with you."
I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. What a touching tribute to
Scooter. She was so lucky to have you as a companion. Thinking of you with sympathy.
Dianne
"Grieve not, nor speak of me with tears,
but laugh and talk of me
as if I were beside you.
I loved you so...
Twas Heaven here with you."
I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. What a touching tribute to
Scooter. She was so lucky to have you as a companion. Thinking of you with sympathy.
Dianne
beautifulsoul
Cathlete
Awww, (((((Hugs))))) That was a sad and beautiful story. I am sorry for you loss.
janiejoey
Cathlete
Kathryn,
Well, Sweetheart, now it is your turn to get some comforting words from your friends here. It is always so awful to lose a loved one, human or not. Our animals tug at our hearts just like our children do. I'm sorry for your loss.
You have helped so many people here on the forums with their past loved ones, and I think I can speak for many of us that we would like to help you with yours.
Just by writing about it I'm sure helped, but that void is there to haunt, and I know how that feels. Only time will take care of that one.
You have wonderful memories of Scooter and from what I understand or feel, Scooter is with you now, just can't see him.
Continue to have wonderful memories, cry, be in bad moods, what ever it takes for the grieving process. I know your strong, but our past loved ones loss can be so awful, plain and simple.
I'm thinking positive thoughts yours and Scooters way. Take care of each others spirits.
Janie
The idea is to die young as late as possible.
http://www.picturetrail.com/janiejoey
Well, Sweetheart, now it is your turn to get some comforting words from your friends here. It is always so awful to lose a loved one, human or not. Our animals tug at our hearts just like our children do. I'm sorry for your loss.
You have helped so many people here on the forums with their past loved ones, and I think I can speak for many of us that we would like to help you with yours.
Just by writing about it I'm sure helped, but that void is there to haunt, and I know how that feels. Only time will take care of that one.
You have wonderful memories of Scooter and from what I understand or feel, Scooter is with you now, just can't see him.
Continue to have wonderful memories, cry, be in bad moods, what ever it takes for the grieving process. I know your strong, but our past loved ones loss can be so awful, plain and simple.
I'm thinking positive thoughts yours and Scooters way. Take care of each others spirits.
Janie
The idea is to die young as late as possible.
http://www.picturetrail.com/janiejoey
amberwaves
Cathlete
Kathryn,
What a beautiful tribute to a furry, loyal, loving friend. I had to wipe a tear away while reading your post...it also brought back many fond memories of my first cat who lived for 16 years and died in a very similar way.
Thank you for sharing
amber
What a beautiful tribute to a furry, loyal, loving friend. I had to wipe a tear away while reading your post...it also brought back many fond memories of my first cat who lived for 16 years and died in a very similar way.
Thank you for sharing
amber
Mckmain
Cathlete
Kathryn...I am so sorry for the loss of Scooter. Knowing you through the boards and knowing your love of animals, I know he had a wonderful life with you. I have felt after loosing an animal that the others left do know, and try and comfort you. I think it was cute how Scooter "exercised" with you. My little dog Sadie seems to come out of now where to lick my face when I am doing abs. Memories are truly beautiful things...
rjroubi
Cathlete
Kathryn,
Your rich memories are simply beautiful. Thank you so much for sharing Scooter's life with us.
Five months ago, acting upon a suggestion from you I checked petfinder.com and rescued my dog, Katie from a local shelter. Katie is a rambunctious puppy, but still an absolute and total joy. I never believed I would love all the the responsiblity that comes with pet ownership, but I do. I hope to have many happy years with her (as you've had with Scooter). I hope others looking to be pet owners will look at that site as well. There are so many wonderful pets looking for warm and loving homes. My Dh was so against owning a pet of any kind ("it could damage our home") and yet is so smitten with Katie that it is laughable. The two of them are almost inseparable. As a matter of fact, I think he forgotten that Katie was supposed to be my buddy not his.
Please take care and thank you again for suggesting petfinder.com...it brought so much additional joy into my life.
Your rich memories are simply beautiful. Thank you so much for sharing Scooter's life with us.
Five months ago, acting upon a suggestion from you I checked petfinder.com and rescued my dog, Katie from a local shelter. Katie is a rambunctious puppy, but still an absolute and total joy. I never believed I would love all the the responsiblity that comes with pet ownership, but I do. I hope to have many happy years with her (as you've had with Scooter). I hope others looking to be pet owners will look at that site as well. There are so many wonderful pets looking for warm and loving homes. My Dh was so against owning a pet of any kind ("it could damage our home") and yet is so smitten with Katie that it is laughable. The two of them are almost inseparable. As a matter of fact, I think he forgotten that Katie was supposed to be my buddy not his.
Please take care and thank you again for suggesting petfinder.com...it brought so much additional joy into my life.
BelovedHeather
Cathlete
Hugs
Kathryn:
I apologize for not responding to this thread sooner. I have been thinking about you and your kitties all week. I am so sorry for your loss. I am always touched by your deep love for your precious pets and animals in general. It is comforting to know that Scooter had such a good life in your home. Thank you for sharing his life with us and sharing your life with us through these forums.
I hope your other kitties are comforting you. It warmed my heart to read that Rascal is sleeping with you more. Have you ever considered started a PictureTrail for your pets? I would love to see them. Do you just have Rascal and Bobsie now?
Blessings,
Heather B.
“Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles, and let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us” (Hebrews 12:1 NIV).
Kathryn:
I apologize for not responding to this thread sooner. I have been thinking about you and your kitties all week. I am so sorry for your loss. I am always touched by your deep love for your precious pets and animals in general. It is comforting to know that Scooter had such a good life in your home. Thank you for sharing his life with us and sharing your life with us through these forums.
I hope your other kitties are comforting you. It warmed my heart to read that Rascal is sleeping with you more. Have you ever considered started a PictureTrail for your pets? I would love to see them. Do you just have Rascal and Bobsie now?
Blessings,
Heather B.
“Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles, and let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us” (Hebrews 12:1 NIV).
kathryn
Cathlete
RE: Hugs
> Do you just have Rascal and Bobsie now?
>
Hi, Heather!
Actually, I have two more: Simon and Mandy. They are doing about the same as before. I wonder if the cats aren't noticing his absence that much, because he used to have to stay at the vet's whenever I was out of town---for his diabetic care--and they are used to him being gone for 2-5 days?
Bobsie is missing her morning head-washing 'duty' (self-imposed), because now that Scooter is gone (she washed him every morning), she's taken to washing Rascal, who doesn't quite know what to think about it.
I must say, I'm taking this passing with a lot less grief than I have with others. I think it's a combo of not having to make that euthanasia decision, and the fact that I knew it was coming soon (in fact, I'd been on the verge of taking him in for euthanisia several times in the last few months, if he 'got any worse' after some new health crisis, but he always got better, though slowly going downhill. I truely think he got through the last 6-9 months of his life through willpower).
> Do you just have Rascal and Bobsie now?
>
Hi, Heather!
Actually, I have two more: Simon and Mandy. They are doing about the same as before. I wonder if the cats aren't noticing his absence that much, because he used to have to stay at the vet's whenever I was out of town---for his diabetic care--and they are used to him being gone for 2-5 days?
Bobsie is missing her morning head-washing 'duty' (self-imposed), because now that Scooter is gone (she washed him every morning), she's taken to washing Rascal, who doesn't quite know what to think about it.
I must say, I'm taking this passing with a lot less grief than I have with others. I think it's a combo of not having to make that euthanasia decision, and the fact that I knew it was coming soon (in fact, I'd been on the verge of taking him in for euthanisia several times in the last few months, if he 'got any worse' after some new health crisis, but he always got better, though slowly going downhill. I truely think he got through the last 6-9 months of his life through willpower).