R.I.P. Merlin

January, 2000 - July 11, 2007
 
Merlin - Orange Tiger Tabby
 
I had to put my little buddy down because he was suffering from liver failure. In February he weighed in at a whopping 19 Lbs. Yesterday he weighed in at 6.5 Lbs. He was 17 years old and lead a long and wonderful life..I will miss him alot but I know he is in a better place now and not suffering any more.

My condolenses Rich, that sucks :(

Sorry to hear that buddy.

I'm so sorry Rich losing an animal that is close to you is so hard my condolences. This is a poem that our vet gave to us when we had to put our Frosty (dog) down after a stroke. I hope it brings some comfort to you and your family.

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...

I hope you have solace in the fact that you shared so many I'm sure, HAPPY years together...I'm choking back the tears as I write this...so I really feel your pain buddy...Time to head on down to the humane shelter and rescue another little pal...I know I would..

I know what you are going through Rich. It is one of the hardest things to do.
 
My thoughts are with you.

I feel your pain...  Animals are the greatest gifts we can ever have...

Sorry to hear that you had to put your cat down.....but now she or he is in a better place..and not suffering anymore.

Sorry to hear the loss of your cat.  As difficult as it is to say goodbye to a pet, the joy that they bring to us can't be measured.

sry to hear that bro
our pets are like our kids
i have laid 2 of our dogs to rest in the front yard this year ..hard thing to go through
and i'll be thinkin about ya

Sad Rich, just SAD!!!!
 
Here's a pic to HOPEFULLY get a smile outta ya!!
 
One of my KIDS(chihuahua's) at Christmas!!
 

   So sorry about your kitty. It's so hard when they are suffering and you have the hardest of choices to make. Your torn between wanting to do what's best, and not wanting to loose your buddy. My cat's name is Merlin also, but he prefers to be called Mr. Man... why I don't know, but he does. Hopefully you will find another furry bundle soon to help ease the hurt.





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Sorry to hear that.
They are just like family my little friend i do not no what i would do with out him.
I know it's hard but you had a good 17 years.
Just have to keep all the fun and good memories that will help.

sorry to hear that...

Thank You everyone...

 So sorry for your loss Lil Monsterman...I know pets are like family members....

i have 4 orange tabbys if  you would like one
2 females, longhaired and a big ol fat short haired
 
here are the big boy and the 2 females
his daughters

or would ya like  a puppy

 
i can meet ya half way  to bring ya new buddy if you would like one
the 2 girls are 2 years old

Nope Thank you anyways...they sure are pretty though...I am taking a break from new pets for a while...I still have Watson...He is a 13 year old African Senegal Parrot...But thanks for the thought
 
WATSON

anytime bro
i have lots of animals (8 inside dogs , 12 outside dogs, 7 inside cats, 1 outside cat, 1 cockatiel , several fish and a stray dog that sleeps in the front yard )
so if ya change ur mind just let me know

sorry to hear that