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 alotbut I know he is in a better place now and not suffering any more.

 

My condolenses Rich, that sucks

 

Sorry to hear that buddy. [&o]

 

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 asit is to say goodbye to a pet,the joy that they bringto 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