Re: Way off topic, but I need to talk

[Guest guest]

,

After talking to about sleeplessness, here I am at 1:30am

trying to count sheep so I thought I would look on the net and see

what is happening. You are griving for Chloe because your human,

. We are all very much the same, animals become very much part

of our every day life, and when it is time for them to go, it hurts,

we miss them dearly. The selfish thing would be to keep them hanging

on, but you did the right thing by biting the bullet when it was

time, rest assured. Difficult, heart breaking- yes, but the proper

thing to do. It will take a little time for the wound to heal, but

time you must give it. At least some good has come out og this, you

have given another animal a new lease on life, Jessie has to have

fallen lucky.

I did not realise your guinea pigs had gone. We had some guinea

pigs when my grand daughter lived with me, two to be precise. They

were quite old, about 8 years old, one died last year after swimming

lessons, the other died a couple of weeks ago. Strange thing about

children, I thought my grand daughter would be devasted when they

died, but it was me who was more upset. She just took it in her

stride as something that happens in life, me, well I was a mess

burying them in the garden.

Derrick

Sydney Australia

> Hi Everyone

>

> Just when I am on the upward turn, Dave and I had to make the

> devastating decison to have our cat Chloe put to sleep last

Sunday.

> She had a spinal problem and her back legs just kept giving way. I

> know as responsible pet owners we did absolutely the right thing,

> but I miss my cat who had so much attitude, character and charisa

> rolled into one.

>

> The house felt absolutely awful, so on Dave's pushing we have just

> rescued a 1 yr old black and white cat called Jessie, she is

lovely,

> but I just can't help feeling so guilty replacing Chloe so soon.

My

> friend who is a pet bereavement counsellor said we did the right

> thing, although not Chloe it would help to fill that huge void.

>

> I just miss her so terribly, being at home all day as I am, she was

> my constant companion, and very loyal, although not affectionate

and

> definitely not a lap cat, she was always around. Jessie on the

> other hand is everything Chloe was not, affectionate, demanding,

and

> very pretty. I guess I need time to allow myself to get over this.

>

> Thanks for listening to that bit. My Nephrology appointment was

> frustratingly cancelled due to staff sickness, I now go on 16

> September so not too long to wait.

>

> What with losing three guinea pigs this year and now Chloe I think

I

> have exceeded my animal loss quota dont you?

>

> Best wishes to all.

>

>

[Guest guest]

---

Hi

Good to hear from you again. I am very sorry about the loss of your

favourite and loved cat Chloe....pets are like family members, aren't

they ???

Please don't think that you did sth wrong bringing home another cat...

Jessie can not perhaps " replace " Chloe...she is another cat, with

another character but you will love her after some time as well ...

Good that she found a family who can take after her.

Sorry about your postponed neph visit....hope you feel a little bit

better with every coming day.

Take care,

Elvira

In iga-nephropathy , " " <igan@t...> wrote:

> Hi Everyone

>

> Just when I am on the upward turn, Dave and I had to make the

> devastating decison to have our cat Chloe put to sleep last

Sunday.

> She had a spinal problem and her back legs just kept giving way. I

> know as responsible pet owners we did absolutely the right thing,

> but I miss my cat who had so much attitude, character and charisa

> rolled into one.

>

> The house felt absolutely awful, so on Dave's pushing we have just

> rescued a 1 yr old black and white cat called Jessie, she is

lovely,

> but I just can't help feeling so guilty replacing Chloe so soon.

My

> friend who is a pet bereavement counsellor said we did the right

> thing, although not Chloe it would help to fill that huge void.

>

> I just miss her so terribly, being at home all day as I am, she was

> my constant companion, and very loyal, although not affectionate

and

> definitely not a lap cat, she was always around. Jessie on the

> other hand is everything Chloe was not, affectionate, demanding,

and

> very pretty. I guess I need time to allow myself to get over this.

>

> Thanks for listening to that bit. My Nephrology appointment was

> frustratingly cancelled due to staff sickness, I now go on 16

> September so not too long to wait.

>

> What with losing three guinea pigs this year and now Chloe I think

I

> have exceeded my animal loss quota dont you?

>

> Best wishes to all.

>

>

[Guest guest]

Thank you Derrick and Elvira for the uplifting messages.

Derrick you could not have put it into better words than you did, I feel

very lucky to have this board, even though this was off topic, such

lovely messages Derrick and Elvira it means a lot.

No Derrick I still have 7 guinea pigs, I rescue them, and am totally

captivated by them, my eldest died a month ago aged 9, which is

remarkable for guinea pigs, and you have done well to have two reach 8

yrs. I can totally relate to being a mess, I don't bury mine here, I

would like to, but with living on farm, foxes are prevalent and we fear

they would dig any body up, so I have them cremated and sprinkle their

ashes in the meadow, their favourite grazing area.. I rescue because

there are simply so many that children grow tired of, and rescue centres

are full to burst with rabbits and guinea pigs. Have a look at my

website Derrick you can see my story and see my boys, it may help you

get to sleep if it bores you rigid LOL www.the-malts.co.uk

<http://www.the-malts.co.uk/> .

I am sorry that you are sleeping badly, and everyone else too, I have

terrible sleep depravation on balance waking most nights at exactly the

same time 2pm, I don't fight it anymore I get up move to the spare room

and read, sometimes I drift off, most times not, why I wish I knew.

Take care everyone I do think of you all.

Re: Way off topic, but I need to talk

,

After talking to about sleeplessness, here I am at 1:30am

trying to count sheep so I thought I would look on the net and see

what is happening. You are griving for Chloe because your human,

. We are all very much the same, animals become very much part

of our every day life, and when it is time for them to go, it hurts,

we miss them dearly. The selfish thing would be to keep them hanging

on, but you did the right thing by biting the bullet when it was

time, rest assured. Difficult, heart breaking- yes, but the proper

thing to do. It will take a little time for the wound to heal, but

time you must give it. At least some good has come out og this, you

have given another animal a new lease on life, Jessie has to have

fallen lucky.

I did not realise your guinea pigs had gone. We had some guinea

pigs when my grand daughter lived with me, two to be precise. They

were quite old, about 8 years old, one died last year after swimming

lessons, the other died a couple of weeks ago. Strange thing about

children, I thought my grand daughter would be devasted when they

died, but it was me who was more upset. She just took it in her

stride as something that happens in life, me, well I was a mess

burying them in the garden.

Derrick

Sydney Australia

> Hi Everyone

>

> Just when I am on the upward turn, Dave and I had to make the

> devastating decison to have our cat Chloe put to sleep last

Sunday.

> She had a spinal problem and her back legs just kept giving way. I

> know as responsible pet owners we did absolutely the right thing,

> but I miss my cat who had so much attitude, character and charisa

> rolled into one.

>

> The house felt absolutely awful, so on Dave's pushing we have just

> rescued a 1 yr old black and white cat called Jessie, she is

lovely,

> but I just can't help feeling so guilty replacing Chloe so soon.

My

> friend who is a pet bereavement counsellor said we did the right

> thing, although not Chloe it would help to fill that huge void.

>

> I just miss her so terribly, being at home all day as I am, she was

> my constant companion, and very loyal, although not affectionate

and

> definitely not a lap cat, she was always around. Jessie on the

> other hand is everything Chloe was not, affectionate, demanding,

and

> very pretty. I guess I need time to allow myself to get over this.

>

> Thanks for listening to that bit. My Nephrology appointment was

> frustratingly cancelled due to staff sickness, I now go on 16

> September so not too long to wait.

>

> What with losing three guinea pigs this year and now Chloe I think

I

> have exceeded my animal loss quota dont you?

>

> Best wishes to all.

>

>

[Guest guest]

---

Hi

I have seen the pictures of your guiena pigs They are cute !!!

Wow ! what a beautiful palace they have to live in...

Cheers,

Elvira

In iga-nephropathy , " IGAN " <igan@t...> wrote:

> Thank you Derrick and Elvira for the uplifting messages.

>

>

>

> Derrick you could not have put it into better words than you did, I

feel

> very lucky to have this board, even though this was off topic, such

> lovely messages Derrick and Elvira it means a lot.

>

>

>

> No Derrick I still have 7 guinea pigs, I rescue them, and am totally

> captivated by them, my eldest died a month ago aged 9, which is

> remarkable for guinea pigs, and you have done well to have two

reach 8

> yrs. I can totally relate to being a mess, I don't bury mine here,

I

> would like to, but with living on farm, foxes are prevalent and we

fear

> they would dig any body up, so I have them cremated and sprinkle

their

> ashes in the meadow, their favourite grazing area.. I rescue

because

> there are simply so many that children grow tired of, and rescue

centres

> are full to burst with rabbits and guinea pigs. Have a look at my

> website Derrick you can see my story and see my boys, it may help

you

> get to sleep if it bores you rigid LOL www.the-malts.co.uk

> <http://www.the-malts.co.uk/> .

>

>

>

> I am sorry that you are sleeping badly, and everyone else too, I

have

> terrible sleep depravation on balance waking most nights at exactly

the

> same time 2pm, I don't fight it anymore I get up move to the spare

room

> and read, sometimes I drift off, most times not, why I wish I knew.

>

>

>

> Take care everyone I do think of you all.

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

> Re: Way off topic, but I need to talk

>

>

>

> ,

> After talking to about sleeplessness, here I am at

1:30am

> trying to count sheep so I thought I would look on the net and see

> what is happening. You are griving for Chloe because your human,

> . We are all very much the same, animals become very much part

> of our every day life, and when it is time for them to go, it

hurts,

> we miss them dearly. The selfish thing would be to keep them

hanging

> on, but you did the right thing by biting the bullet when it was

> time, rest assured. Difficult, heart breaking- yes, but the proper

> thing to do. It will take a little time for the wound to heal, but

> time you must give it. At least some good has come out og this, you

> have given another animal a new lease on life, Jessie has to have

> fallen lucky.

> I did not realise your guinea pigs had gone. We had some guinea

> pigs when my grand daughter lived with me, two to be precise. They

> were quite old, about 8 years old, one died last year after

swimming

> lessons, the other died a couple of weeks ago. Strange thing about

> children, I thought my grand daughter would be devasted when they

> died, but it was me who was more upset. She just took it in her

> stride as something that happens in life, me, well I was a mess

> burying them in the garden.

>

> Derrick

> Sydney Australia

>

>

>

> > Hi Everyone

> >

> > Just when I am on the upward turn, Dave and I had to make the

> > devastating decison to have our cat Chloe put to sleep last

> Sunday.

> > She had a spinal problem and her back legs just kept giving way.

I

> > know as responsible pet owners we did absolutely the right thing,

> > but I miss my cat who had so much attitude, character and charisa

> > rolled into one.

> >

> > The house felt absolutely awful, so on Dave's pushing we have

just

> > rescued a 1 yr old black and white cat called Jessie, she is

> lovely,

> > but I just can't help feeling so guilty replacing Chloe so soon.

> My

> > friend who is a pet bereavement counsellor said we did the right

> > thing, although not Chloe it would help to fill that huge void.

> >

> > I just miss her so terribly, being at home all day as I am, she

was

> > my constant companion, and very loyal, although not affectionate

> and

> > definitely not a lap cat, she was always around. Jessie on the

> > other hand is everything Chloe was not, affectionate, demanding,

> and

> > very pretty. I guess I need time to allow myself to get over

this.

> >

> > Thanks for listening to that bit. My Nephrology appointment was

> > frustratingly cancelled due to staff sickness, I now go on 16

> > September so not too long to wait.

> >

> > What with losing three guinea pigs this year and now Chloe I

think

> I

> > have exceeded my animal loss quota dont you?

> >

> > Best wishes to all.

> >

> >

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Hi ,

I'm sorry to hear about Chloe. Those kind of spinal problems and the

decisions that flow from them are just so devastating. My parent's cocker

had something similar. The whole thing was very unexpected - within 15

minutes, it went from my dad yelling at the dog in the back garden to get

his butt inside (he initially thought the dog was being disobedient) to my

parents treking around NYC and northern NJ in search of a vet who might give

them good news.

Please don't beat yourself up for providing a great home to the new cat.

Jessie is a new cat - not a replacement. I hope your Jessie is as

wonderful as our Jessie. Our Jessie lived to the ripe old age of 19, lived

in five different states with me, outlasted many boyfriends and

unfortunately outlasted my husband. Although she's been gone five years,

and I still frequently talk about what a great cat she was! I know

Cloe's memory will be the same kind of blessing.

With sincere condolences,

Cy

Way off topic, but I need to talk

> Hi Everyone

>

> Just when I am on the upward turn, Dave and I had to make the

> devastating decison to have our cat Chloe put to sleep last Sunday.

> She had a spinal problem and her back legs just kept giving way. I

> know as responsible pet owners we did absolutely the right thing,

> but I miss my cat who had so much attitude, character and charisa

> rolled into one.

>

> The house felt absolutely awful, so on Dave's pushing we have just

> rescued a 1 yr old black and white cat called Jessie, she is lovely,

> but I just can't help feeling so guilty replacing Chloe so soon. My

> friend who is a pet bereavement counsellor said we did the right

> thing, although not Chloe it would help to fill that huge void.

>

> I just miss her so terribly, being at home all day as I am, she was

> my constant companion, and very loyal, although not affectionate and

> definitely not a lap cat, she was always around. Jessie on the

> other hand is everything Chloe was not, affectionate, demanding, and

> very pretty. I guess I need time to allow myself to get over this.

>

> Thanks for listening to that bit. My Nephrology appointment was

> frustratingly cancelled due to staff sickness, I now go on 16

> September so not too long to wait.

>

> What with losing three guinea pigs this year and now Chloe I think I

> have exceeded my animal loss quota dont you?

>

> Best wishes to all.

>

>

>

>

>

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[Guest guest]

Hi ,

I just visited your website for your guinea pigs and I thought that it was

great. You truly have a great love of animals. My daughter had two different

ones while growing up, so when she went off to college, she took Sammy with her

and hid him in her dorm room. She got caught and had to bring him home. No

animals allowed!

But I have to tell you something really funny, I have my computer on my lap and

when I was visiting your site, I thought that my stomach kept growling I

thought " wow, I must need to eat something, my stomach is going crazy. Then I

went out of your site and I realized that you have guinea pig sounds

incorporated into your site and they were coming through my computer. I just

about cracked up. The speakers were barely turned up and it was so very soft

that I almost went out to the kitchen to fix a snack while I was visiting your

site!

Animals have a way of making you appreciate life a little more. I have a dog

and bird and they are part of our family. Nice to see you back on line.

Connie

Co-Moderator, USA

----- Re: Way off topic, but I need to talk<BR>

<BR>

<BR>

<BR>

,<BR>

      After talking to about sleeplessness, here I am at 1:30am <BR>

trying to count sheep so I thought I would look on the net and see <BR>

what is happening. You are griving for Chloe because your human, <BR>

. We are all very much the same, animals become very much part <BR>

of our every day life, and when it is time for them to go, it hurts, <BR>

we miss them dearly. The selfish thing would be to keep them hanging <BR>

on, but you did the right thing by biting the bullet when it was <BR>

time, rest assured. Difficult, heart breaking- yes, but the proper <BR>

thing to do. It will take a little time for the wound to heal, but <BR>

time you must give it. At least some good has come out og this, you <BR>

have given another animal a new lease on life, Jessie has to have <BR>

fallen lucky.<BR>

    I did not realise your guinea pigs had gone. We had some guinea <BR>

pigs when my grand daughter lived with me, two to be precise. They <BR>

were quite old, about 8 years old, one died last year after swimming <BR>

lessons, the other died a couple of weeks ago. Strange thing about <BR>

children, I thought my grand daughter would be devasted when they <BR>

died, but it was me who was more upset. She just took it in her <BR>

stride as something that happens in life, me, well I was a mess <BR>

burying them in the garden.<BR>

<BR>

Derrick<BR>

Sydney Australia<BR>

<BR>

<BR>

<BR>

> Hi Everyone<BR>

> <BR>

> Just when I am on the upward turn, Dave and I had to make the <BR>

> devastating decison to have our cat Chloe put to sleep last <BR>

Sunday.  <BR>

> She had a spinal problem and her back legs just kept giving way.  I <BR>

> know as responsible pet owners we did absolutely the right thing, <BR>

> but I miss my cat who had so much attitude, character and charisa <BR>

> rolled into one.<BR>

> <BR>

> The house felt absolutely awful, so on Dave's pushing we have just <BR>

> rescued a 1 yr old black and white cat called Jessie, she is <BR>

lovely, <BR>

> but I just can't help feeling so guilty replacing Chloe so soon.  <BR>

My <BR>

> friend who is a pet bereavement counsellor said we did the right <BR>

> thing, although not Chloe it would help to fill that huge void.  <BR>

> <BR>

> I just miss her so terribly, being at home all day as I am, she was <BR>

> my constant companion, and very loyal, although not affectionate <BR>

and <BR>

> definitely not a lap cat, she was always around.  Jessie on the <BR>

> other hand is everything Chloe was not, affectionate, demanding, <BR>

and <BR>

> very pretty.  I guess I need time to allow myself to get over this.<BR>

> <BR>

> Thanks for listening to that bit.  My Nephrology appointment was <BR>

> frustratingly cancelled due to staff sickness, I now go on 16 <BR>

> September so not too long to wait.<BR>

> <BR>

> What with losing three guinea pigs this year and now Chloe I think <BR>

I <BR>

> have exceeded my animal loss quota dont you?<BR>

> <BR>

> Best wishes to all.<BR>

> <BR>

> <BR>

<BR>

<BR>

<BR>

<BR>

<BR>

<BR>

[Guest guest]

Connie, what kind of bird do you have?

Re: Way off topic, but I need to talk<BR>

<BR>

<BR>

<BR>

,<BR>

After talking to about sleeplessness, here I am at 1:30am <BR>

trying to count sheep so I thought I would look on the net and see <BR>

what is happening. You are griving for Chloe because your human, <BR>

. We are all very much the same, animals become very much part <BR>

of our every day life, and when it is time for them to go, it hurts, <BR>

we miss them dearly. The selfish thing would be to keep them hanging <BR>

on, but you did the right thing by biting the bullet when it was <BR>

time, rest assured. Difficult, heart breaking- yes, but the proper <BR>

thing to do. It will take a little time for the wound to heal, but <BR>

time you must give it. At least some good has come out og this, you <BR>

have given another animal a new lease on life, Jessie has to have <BR>

fallen lucky.<BR>

I did not realise your guinea pigs had gone. We had some guinea <BR>

pigs when my grand daughter lived with me, two to be precise. They <BR>

were quite old, about 8 years old, one died last year after swimming <BR>

lessons, the other died a couple of weeks ago. Strange thing about <BR>

children, I thought my grand daughter would be devasted when they <BR>

died, but it was me who was more upset. She just took it in her <BR>

stride as something that happens in life, me, well I was a mess <BR>

burying them in the garden.<BR>

<BR>

Derrick<BR>

Sydney Australia<BR>

<BR>

<BR>

<BR>

> Hi Everyone<BR>

> <BR>

> Just when I am on the upward turn, Dave and I had to make the <BR>

> devastating decison to have our cat Chloe put to sleep last <BR>

Sunday. <BR>

> She had a spinal problem and her back legs just kept giving way. I <BR>

> know as responsible pet owners we did absolutely the right thing, <BR>

> but I miss my cat who had so much attitude, character and charisa <BR>

> rolled into one.<BR>

> <BR>

> The house felt absolutely awful, so on Dave's pushing we have just <BR>

> rescued a 1 yr old black and white cat called Jessie, she is <BR>

lovely, <BR>

> but I just can't help feeling so guilty replacing Chloe so soon. <BR>

My <BR>

> friend who is a pet bereavement counsellor said we did the right <BR>

> thing, although not Chloe it would help to fill that huge void. <BR>

> <BR>

> I just miss her so terribly, being at home all day as I am, she was <BR>

> my constant companion, and very loyal, although not affectionate <BR>

and <BR>

> definitely not a lap cat, she was always around. Jessie on the <BR>

> other hand is everything Chloe was not, affectionate, demanding, <BR>

and <BR>

> very pretty. I guess I need time to allow myself to get over this.<BR>

> <BR>

> Thanks for listening to that bit. My Nephrology appointment was <BR>

> frustratingly cancelled due to staff sickness, I now go on 16 <BR>

> September so not too long to wait.<BR>

> <BR>

> What with losing three guinea pigs this year and now Chloe I think <BR>

I <BR>

> have exceeded my animal loss quota dont you?<BR>

> <BR>

> Best wishes to all.<BR>

> <BR>

> <BR>

<BR>

<BR>

<BR>

<BR>

<BR>

<BR>

[Guest guest]

Thank you Cy for your lovely message, I take great heart from them

believe me. Wow 19 yrs for your Jessie, that is brilliant, let's hope

like you say turns out as wonderful and long living as your Jessie.

Thank you taking the time to respond Cy it means a lot right now.

Love

Re: Way off topic, but I need to talk

Hi ,

I'm sorry to hear about Chloe. Those kind of spinal problems and the

decisions that flow from them are just so devastating. My parent's

cocker

had something similar. The whole thing was very unexpected - within 15

minutes, it went from my dad yelling at the dog in the back garden to

get

his butt inside (he initially thought the dog was being disobedient) to

my

parents treking around NYC and northern NJ in search of a vet who might

give

them good news.

Please don't beat yourself up for providing a great home to the new cat.

Jessie is a new cat - not a replacement. I hope your Jessie is as

wonderful as our Jessie. Our Jessie lived to the ripe old age of 19,

lived

in five different states with me, outlasted many boyfriends and

unfortunately outlasted my husband. Although she's been gone five

years,

and I still frequently talk about what a great cat she was! I

know

Cloe's memory will be the same kind of blessing.

With sincere condolences,

Cy

Way off topic, but I need to talk

> Hi Everyone

>

> Just when I am on the upward turn, Dave and I had to make the

> devastating decison to have our cat Chloe put to sleep last Sunday.

> She had a spinal problem and her back legs just kept giving way. I

> know as responsible pet owners we did absolutely the right thing,

> but I miss my cat who had so much attitude, character and charisa

> rolled into one.

>

> The house felt absolutely awful, so on Dave's pushing we have just

> rescued a 1 yr old black and white cat called Jessie, she is lovely,

> but I just can't help feeling so guilty replacing Chloe so soon. My

> friend who is a pet bereavement counsellor said we did the right

> thing, although not Chloe it would help to fill that huge void.

>

> I just miss her so terribly, being at home all day as I am, she was

> my constant companion, and very loyal, although not affectionate and

> definitely not a lap cat, she was always around. Jessie on the

> other hand is everything Chloe was not, affectionate, demanding, and

> very pretty. I guess I need time to allow myself to get over this.

>

> Thanks for listening to that bit. My Nephrology appointment was

> frustratingly cancelled due to staff sickness, I now go on 16

> September so not too long to wait.

>

> What with losing three guinea pigs this year and now Chloe I think I

> have exceeded my animal loss quota dont you?

>

> Best wishes to all.

>

>

>

>

>

> To edit your settings for the group, go to our Yahoo Group

> home page:

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>

>

[Guest guest]

Thanks Elvira, yes indeed Palace it is, and you wait until the new one

is complete, they will live better than us.

Re: Way off topic, but I need to talk

>

>

>

> ,

> After talking to about sleeplessness, here I am at

1:30am

> trying to count sheep so I thought I would look on the net and see

> what is happening. You are griving for Chloe because your human,

> . We are all very much the same, animals become very much part

> of our every day life, and when it is time for them to go, it

hurts,

> we miss them dearly. The selfish thing would be to keep them

hanging

> on, but you did the right thing by biting the bullet when it was

> time, rest assured. Difficult, heart breaking- yes, but the proper

> thing to do. It will take a little time for the wound to heal, but

> time you must give it. At least some good has come out og this, you

> have given another animal a new lease on life, Jessie has to have

> fallen lucky.

> I did not realise your guinea pigs had gone. We had some guinea

> pigs when my grand daughter lived with me, two to be precise. They

> were quite old, about 8 years old, one died last year after

swimming

> lessons, the other died a couple of weeks ago. Strange thing about

> children, I thought my grand daughter would be devasted when they

> died, but it was me who was more upset. She just took it in her

> stride as something that happens in life, me, well I was a mess

> burying them in the garden.

>

> Derrick

> Sydney Australia

>

>

>

> > Hi Everyone

> >

> > Just when I am on the upward turn, Dave and I had to make the

> > devastating decison to have our cat Chloe put to sleep last

> Sunday.

> > She had a spinal problem and her back legs just kept giving way.

I

> > know as responsible pet owners we did absolutely the right thing,

> > but I miss my cat who had so much attitude, character and charisa

> > rolled into one.

> >

> > The house felt absolutely awful, so on Dave's pushing we have

just

> > rescued a 1 yr old black and white cat called Jessie, she is

> lovely,

> > but I just can't help feeling so guilty replacing Chloe so soon.

> My

> > friend who is a pet bereavement counsellor said we did the right

> > thing, although not Chloe it would help to fill that huge void.

> >

> > I just miss her so terribly, being at home all day as I am, she

was

> > my constant companion, and very loyal, although not affectionate

> and

> > definitely not a lap cat, she was always around. Jessie on the

> > other hand is everything Chloe was not, affectionate, demanding,

> and

> > very pretty. I guess I need time to allow myself to get over

this.

> >

> > Thanks for listening to that bit. My Nephrology appointment was

> > frustratingly cancelled due to staff sickness, I now go on 16

> > September so not too long to wait.

> >

> > What with losing three guinea pigs this year and now Chloe I

think

> I

> > have exceeded my animal loss quota dont you?

> >

> > Best wishes to all.

> >

> >

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Hi

Thank you so much for your lovely message, I really do appreciate it/

You are of course quite right, Jessie is another cat, and she did

desperately need a new home 6 months and 4 foster homes later she needed

a forever home, well she has that here. My guilt is still here, but

after reading all your messages, fading, I realize now Chloe would not

have wanted us to mourn, although she would have duffed any new cat up

LOL!!!! Jessie is here for us to love and cherish like we did Chloe and

already she is worming her way into my heart.

Yes very frustrating on the kidney appointment front, but I will let you

know what happens on the 16th, although I expecting no surprises, in

that respect at least I think I am stable.

Once again thanks for your lovely message, as usual, words that

mean a lot, and hit a cord with me.

Love

Re: Way off topic, but I need to talk

Hi ,

Wonderful to hear your lovely " voice " again! I am very sorry though

about

your precious cat Chloe. Please accept my deepest sympathies on your

loss. I

do know it is like losing a member of your family, because that is

exactly what

it is. I was raised with cats, but have no pets now due to my husband's

allergies, so I know first hand how devastating it is to lose your cat

having been

through that myself. I am deeply sorry you had to put her to sleep. As

you

said, it was the kindest thing you could do for her.

I agree with Cy that you are not replacing Chloe, but rather giving love

to

another cat who needed a loving home. It will be a different

relationship with

Jessie, and one which I hope brings you solace and comfort as well as

joy

that a loved pet can bring into your lives. There is no need to feel

guilty

, not at all.

On the kidney note, how frustrating to have your appointment canceled

then to

have to wait until the 16th! I guess illness can't be planned for, but

I am

sorry it had to result in your appointment being canceled.

Do let us know what your Neph says on the 16th ok? Take good care of

yourself, and we are here thinking of you and praying for you, and

wishing you all

the best.

[Guest guest]

Oh Connie you are just to funny, yes that noise is a guinea pig, you

will be getting on to me next week saying I am responsible for you

gaining a 1lb or two because of snacks LOL!!!!!Oh what a shame your poor

daughter got caught, although guinea pigs can be noisy critters, so

keeping them a secret would be quite difficult, nice of her to try

though.

Thanks for making me smile Connie, you are such a hoot.

Lots of love

RE: Re: Way off topic, but I need to talk

Hi ,

I just visited your website for your guinea pigs and I thought that it

was great. You truly have a great love of animals. My daughter had two

different ones while growing up, so when she went off to college, she

took Sammy with her and hid him in her dorm room. She got caught and had

to bring him home. No animals allowed!

But I have to tell you something really funny, I have my computer on my

lap and when I was visiting your site, I thought that my stomach kept

growling I thought " wow, I must need to eat something, my stomach is

going crazy. Then I went out of your site and I realized that you have

guinea pig sounds incorporated into your site and they were coming

through my computer. I just about cracked up. The speakers were barely

turned up and it was so very soft that I almost went out to the kitchen

to fix a snack while I was visiting your site!

Animals have a way of making you appreciate life a little more. I have

a dog and bird and they are part of our family. Nice to see you back on

line.

Connie

Co-Moderator, USA

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<BR>

,<BR>

      After talking to about sleeplessness, here I am at 1:30am

<BR>

trying to count sheep so I thought I would look on the net and see <BR>

what is happening. You are griving for Chloe because your human, <BR>

. We are all very much the same, animals become very much part <BR>

of our every day life, and when it is time for them to go, it hurts,

<BR>

we miss them dearly. The selfish thing would be to keep them hanging

<BR>

on, but you did the right thing by biting the bullet when it was <BR>

time, rest assured. Difficult, heart breaking- yes, but the proper <BR>

thing to do. It will take a little time for the wound to heal, but <BR>

time you must give it. At least some good has come out og this, you <BR>

have given another animal a new lease on life, Jessie has to have <BR>

fallen lucky.<BR>

    I did not realise your guinea pigs had gone. We had some guinea <BR>

pigs when my grand daughter lived with me, two to be precise. They <BR>

were quite old, about 8 years old, one died last year after swimming

<BR>

lessons, the other died a couple of weeks ago. Strange thing about <BR>

children, I thought my grand daughter would be devasted when they <BR>

died, but it was me who was more upset. She just took it in her <BR>

stride as something that happens in life, me, well I was a mess <BR>

burying them in the garden.<BR>

<BR>

Derrick<BR>

Sydney Australia<BR>

<BR>

<BR>

<BR>

> Hi Everyone<BR>

> <BR>

> Just when I am on the upward turn, Dave and I had to make the <BR>

> devastating decison to have our cat Chloe put to sleep last <BR>

Sunday.  <BR>

> She had a spinal problem and her back legs just kept giving way.  I

<BR>

> know as responsible pet owners we did absolutely the right thing, <BR>

> but I miss my cat who had so much attitude, character and charisa <BR>

> rolled into one.<BR>

> <BR>

> The house felt absolutely awful, so on Dave's pushing we have just

<BR>

> rescued a 1 yr old black and white cat called Jessie, she is <BR>

lovely, <BR>

> but I just can't help feeling so guilty replacing Chloe so soon.  <BR>

My <BR>

> friend who is a pet bereavement counsellor said we did the right <BR>

> thing, although not Chloe it would help to fill that huge void.  <BR>

> <BR>

> I just miss her so terribly, being at home all day as I am, she was

<BR>

> my constant companion, and very loyal, although not affectionate <BR>

and <BR>

> definitely not a lap cat, she was always around.  Jessie on the <BR>

> other hand is everything Chloe was not, affectionate, demanding, <BR>

and <BR>

> very pretty.  I guess I need time to allow myself to get over

this.<BR>

> <BR>

> Thanks for listening to that bit.  My Nephrology appointment was <BR>

> frustratingly cancelled due to staff sickness, I now go on 16 <BR>

> September so not too long to wait.<BR>

> <BR>

> What with losing three guinea pigs this year and now Chloe I think

<BR>

I <BR>

> have exceeded my animal loss quota dont you?<BR>

> <BR>

> Best wishes to all.<BR>

> <BR>

> <BR>

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