My Goobies ....

[wizardofozone]

Men don't like to admit they sometimes cry,but that's all I've done for the last two days. Thanks to all who suggested I take my cat Goobies to the vet, but it was a heart condition that was untreatable. He was a large .... Cat and almost 15 years old ... my heart feels like it's made of lead... I have no idea of how a parent could lose a child and survive it because I lost only my pet and it feels like my world has come to an end ... My son,daughter and my X marched into my apartment last night carrying a handful of rabies shot papers, spayed document, 3 kinds of cat food, a much smaller litter box than my Goobies needed to use, and a carry box full of the most energetic kitty I've ever seen ... an 8 month old ball of zip, flip, whirl and twirl which I assured them I was not ready to deal with as they assured me back that I was ... I stare at her and she makes me weep, but she is a loving kitty with a touchy needy attitude that Maine .... cats don't really express or ever seem to need ... so I've been made both sad and happy by her arrival ... and as usual it's always nice to feel as well as to give ... love to a pet ... I would love now to just forget the end but remember the near 15 years of memories ... with my Goobies.

 

[Bunnykiller]

sorry for your loss ( Im assuming you no longer have Goobies) I recently lost 2 chihauhaus due to major health issues... 1 from cancer the other from a stroke... we ( wifey and I ) recieved another dog... ( supposedly a chihauhau boston terrier mix) turns out it is a English Stafordshire terrier ( pitt bull type) the wifey loves him to death... too much energy for me tho... Im used to layed back and tiny. Chui ( dogs name) is only 5 months and already 40 lbs.... and still growing

 

[Susan~S]

I'm so sad to hear about Goobies.

Remember all the great times you had with Goobies and your heart won't feel so broken. I'll leave you with this in rememberence.

 

[Princessdee]

My heart hurts for you.

 

[opticruby]

I'm really sorry to hear of your loss of goobies, wizardofozone (I'm thinking from your post you lost him ), but from what I can tell you gave him all the things a cat could ever want love, attention, food, water and a safe caring home to live in with you. This would have made him so happy in life and so glad he was your cat and not someone eleses. You did everything to make goobies life the best it could be.

That really is something to be proud of and I promise goobies will be so thankful to you for making him so happy and his life so good for him.

He'll never be gone until you stop thinking of him because aslong as your thinking of him he's still with you. So think of the all happy times you had togeather.

You've got your other little kitty also now to love and look after just as you did for goobies (and it sounds like hes's going to keep you on your toes for a while with his kitten antics ).

So never forget goobies as his memory will keep him alive but also make your new kittens life just as full of love and happyness as goobies was.

 

[alicewonderland]

there was a quote i remember of when my dog passed away at 13 years. I think it can relate to all pets that give our lives joy. Something to the point of "the only flaw they have is that their lives are too short". I lost a dog and a cat recently, both aroudn the ~15 year mark, there is always the thought that not only did they make our lives better but we made their lives better while they were here with us on earth, it always gives me peace when i miss my pets. It sucks losing a pet, but just think of the good times because not only do we enjoy the times spent with our pets, but they enjoy the time spent with us as well.

 

[Boden]

Men don't cry... Bah

When I lost my boy Puck I was a mess for weeks. Take it slow and easy

Sincerely,
Jason

 

[KattMamma]

So sorry for your loss.

Real men don't cry? Hogwash. REAL men acknowledge their feelings and don't give a rat's patootie what others might think.

Hang in there. It will get easier.

 

[Frenchfry1942]

Sorry to hear.

I have seen a good amount of death early in life and I like to think that they "lived" well and most importantly, I believe that they are in good hands.

Again, sad to hear.

 

[mattiem]

all that have ever loved and lost a fur friend will know the pain you are felling at this moment. I believe tears have healing power. Let them flow as long as necessary and soon I pray that the tears of heartbreak will change to tears of laughter from the antics of your new fur friend.

 

[Thespis]

I like this quote:
"Pets are not our whole lives. They make our lives whole."
So sorry for your loss.

 

[-Redd-]

So sorry to hear you lost Goobies
Reading your post reminded me when I lost my 19 year old cat Poeskje, it broke my heart and I cried like a baby for days and days (it still brings a tear to my eyes thinking of her now). Stay strong.

 

[thetrucker]

Sorry to hear of your loss and heart ache---My dog passed on 35 years ago and still remember the 7 great years we had together.

A new chapter of your life is here now as with most of us and that's what life is.

Thanks for sharing your personal life experience with us all.

We are a big family here on ECF and want to support each other in these times of GOOD and Bad.

Hang in there and keep vaping---good luck to you----thetrucker

 

[Racehorse]

So sorry about Goobies. I'm sure you gave him a great life.

Having pets, esp. ones that don't live as long as we do, is always going to have this drawback, we have to mourn them at some point,, but I feel like I'm just the "conduit" that they come thru, the animals that come to me are usually ones that wander onto my property and after placing ads, contacting vets and groomers, appear to be homeless, so it's meant to be.

I'm sure your kids realized you have a big heart and there is room in there for this lovely kitten who lucked out getting you for a caretaker.

 

[Inka]

So sorry for your loss

The Rainbow Bridge

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...

 

[YoursTruli]

I am sorry for your loss my heart goes out to you.
I know that heartache and still cry every time I think of my 3 little boston terriers. I lost them all to old age within a 7 month period, the last one just over 4 months ago. I have a new little pomeranian that I adopted recently who brings a lot of joy into my life and I love him dearly but I still miss my bostons. Your Goobies will always hold a special place in your heart.

 

[Frenchfry1942]

Speaking of great life, I have a diabetic cat. I believe the next generation holds my future and that kinda carries over to my pets since my kids have left.

Anyway, it helps me to believe that he will have had a good life.

 

[roxynoodle]

I understand. I lost my kitty a month ago. I'm glad you have a new friend though

 

[Maytwin]

So sorry the news about Goobies wasn't good but I'm wishing you well with your new kitten, who sounds adorable too

 

[hurricanegirl100]

I'm 51 years old and I cried like a baby for days when Salem died on 3/07/2014. I feel your pain, Wizard.

If I had one wish, it would be to know that the Rainbow Bridge story is true. Salem, Shannon, Vassar...God, that would be wonderful, to lay in a warm, sunny meadow and romp with all three of them.