My Goobies ....

[I'mnotZak]

I'm sorry to learn of your loss of Goobies. It sounds like the 2 of you enjoyed 15 great years together and that makes the two of you very fortunate. I know that you will keep a special place in your heart for your friend, and it is wonderful that there is always room in a warm heart for a new friend. Be well and take care.

 

[ReigntheGamer]

I am sorry for your loss wizard, it's not easy to let a friend go.

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.

My cat Sysco was diabetic and he lived to be 14 it is very possible with the right care he will have that good life you want for him.

 

[Amraann]

I am very sorry to read of your loss. I wish you much love and happy memories with your new kitten.

 

[jseah]

Wizard, I know exactly how you feel. We lost our senior dog, Sunny, last night. Even though we knew his time was coming, it still comes as a shock when it does come. My son and I was out last night burying him in the yard. The loss didn't hit me until this morning when I had to clean out his crate and food bowl. My other son was asleep when he passed and he swore that he saw him walking around this morning. It seems like the other dogs and the cats know what happened. They're much more subdued than they normally are.

 

[wizardofozone]

Most everyone in here knows I have always responded to most every post where it seemed necessary to add a comment ... but I would just like to thank all who have commented and any others who may comment in one single thank you to all ... with this one post ... It is painful to keep typing on the topic but thank you sensitive and kind people who either have experienced a pet loss as well ... and those who understand where my heart and head are about it. Several have offered thoughts or philosophies that have helped sustain them in thier memories of thier departed pets ... and I have one as well . My belief system tells me Goobies is safely in the arms of the Lord, that the Rainbow Bridge exists ... God chose to call it Heaven however .... and this to me means that in comparision to where I am versus where Goobies is right now ... it is I who is really the one 'in the ground' .... and if it be Goobies is not in His merciful and loving arms ... then we all can feel totally equal to our pets in that every living thing lived in a senseless and purposeless 'anomaly' or singularity in time ... but when I see two unrelated things like an eagle 's wings using the unrelated and 'accidental' air that just 'exploded' into exsistence ... I know for myself that the belief that thier is no God is just a fool's limited intellect ... (no offence intended here) God bless all of you who wait to see Him as well as all of our pets living happy and well in His keeping ...

 

[Jaguar G]

So sorry to hear about your Goobies. Saying goodbye is hard and final, and although animals cannot express their affection for you, know you have been his life for all these years and you were his world, all of it. No greater honor.

 

[ENAUD]

Goobies was lucky to have you as his "people"! I can tell by reading your words how much he meant to you, and am pretty sure you to him. About a year and a little more ago, we lost a 15 year old male cat. He was a character, very loving, and a constant companion. I was devastated. I still feel a twinge of pain when I walk by his grave, or think about his antics, but most of the time I feel joyful for the pleasure of having him in my life. He was a gift with a huge presence. We lost another this spring. I pretty much lost it for a week or two.

I didn't think at the time that I would ever want another new pet, but my wife thought differently. We did adopt another little female cat, and she wants lots of attention. She really helped drag me out of my doldrums and wrapped me around her little pinkie claw.

I am sorry for your loss, but rest assured, time will ease the pain of their passing and in it's place will be warm memories of the life they shared. Wishing you peace...

 

[crxess]

I feel your Pain and wish you only happy memories in the near future.

We are a fury friend family. Losing my Golden Retriever, my side kick of almost 10 years was devastating and 10yrs. later I still shed tears thinking about the good time.

They truly do bring us love and special understanding.

 

[glointhedark]

So sorry to hear about Goobies. It is nice to hear that your children and your ex were so thoughtful about getting you another fur baby. She will not be Goobies, nor will she ever replace him in your heart, but she will find ways to help ease your pain the way Goobies would want.

Enjoy your new fur baby for who and what she is, and remember the good times with Goobies.

 

[Ryedan]

My heart goes out to you and Goobies wizardofozone. I've lived with three cats over the years who passed away and though I am not in your shoes tonight I still remember how devastated I felt those three times. I was a soggy mess even with my first furry best friend who I knew had cancer and I knew for a while would pass. Even that doesn't help. It seems nothing makes it any easier, at least not for me.

Stay strong my friend, take good care of yourself and God bless.

 

[HauntedMyst]

I understand your pain. It fades but pets become family and give us such great memories and companionship.

 

[Rixsta]

Sorry for your lost, a pet becomes one of the family, your new kitty is lucky to have such a caring owner

 

[VHRB2014]

My heart goes out for you Wiz, its a hard thing when you get old enough and responsible enough to watch a pet go from cradle to grave. I know, we are getting to that age also.

 

[mojofilter]

I'm sorry for your loss. We lost our cat Zippo to old age and ill health two Octobers ago, and we have another one who is 17, has liver disease and won't be with us for a great deal longer. Just remember that not only did you love Goobies, you were loved back. And now you have a new kitty that you can give the same kind of love and affection to and have it returned as well. There will be a hole in your life where Goobies was, but you have someone new to help fill it up. That's something to look forward to.

 

[Verb]

My heart hurts for you. Incredible love shared.

 

[Hans Wermhat]

Sorry, Bubba. I know how bad it hurts. I had a Himalayan that made it to 14 years. She was with me through 8 jobs, 9 domiciles, 5 ol' ladies and all of my twenties. I cried for a week. Hang in there buddy.

 

[DC2]

Just this side of heaven is a place called Rainbow Bridge.

I'm not about to read that again...
I cry every time i read it.

I've loved and lost a few times in my life.
It never gets any easier.

I hope all my dogs will get along when we cross that bridge together some day.
I know Peanut could never get along with ANY other dog, so it might be tough for her.


To the OP, I feel your loss, and the love in your words.
May God bless you for that love.

 

[Traijan]

rWhen I lost my boy Weston (that's him in my avatar image) of cancer, after 5 months of chemotherapy that I knew would only give me more time with him and not cure him, I was absolutely devastated. He had literally been my shadow for a good 23 hours a day, every day of his 5 years with me, If I went to the bathroom, he'd be right there laying on the floor next to the shower, if I went to the backyard, there he would be right by my side, in the kitchen, yup there was my shadow, no matter where I went he would shadow me at all hours, day or night. I couldn't even get up to get a glass of water at night without him watching out for me by following me. When he was younger I used to put him in my shopping basket on a nice blanket and nobody in any store that I went into said anything about it. I'd go down to FedEx 3 times a week and if I didn't bring him with me the employees behind the counter would give me what-for. He was adored by all and most loved by me.

Well, we finally had to make the decision that the chemo wasn't working well enough anymore and took him in. It's the first time in my life that I actually fell to my knees from overwhelming emotions as we were trying to leave the vets office. I was heart broken for ages. I couldn't even mention his name without balling. My consuming thoughts for months were about him, and every time that I'd really start to think about him I would just want to curl up and cry like an infant.

Finally my partner convinced me to go to the dog park with our little girl Penelope and I felt out of place without my boy with me. A lady over heard me talking about it and came over and just reassured me with one phrase....

"One day your tears will turn to smiles as you think about him".

I doubted her very much, but then a bit over a year later I was thinking about Weston and instead of the usual choked up feeling and tears that would moisten my eyes, I noticed that I was smiling when thinking about him....

So, I'm going to pass it on to you,

"One day your tears will turn to smiles as you think about your Goobies".

 

[DreamWithin]

Moved from General Vaping Discussion to The Lounge


So sorry to hear of the loss of your fur-baby They are as much a part of our families as our own blood and you have my condolences

 

[thetrucker]

Hi ---just wanted to check and see how you were doing today.

Read your post sunday and was touched.

Hows life going?-----------------good I hope.

Hang in there and keep on vaping-------thetrucker