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Post by Patrick on Aug 11, 2009 11:09:59 GMT
No way were we keeping "Toots" and "Babe", which the previous owners had picked  Hmmm, I can see what you mean! ;D |
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Post by motorist on Aug 11, 2009 11:20:56 GMT
Just had something to eat ourselves and we're torn between moping about at home or going shopping to try and take our minds off. Because if they do find something cancer like, then chances are it would be better to just 'let her go' there and then.  Having a kitty put down is no fun, I hope it doesn't come to that  |
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Post by Patrick on Aug 11, 2009 16:44:06 GMT
Sadly it has. Mistral was put to sleep at about 3:30 this afternoon. Through the operation they discovered fairly extensive tumours in her intestines and a rupture between the large and the small bowel/intestine area. It was very unlikely that she could have recovered.
I may not be around for a while. I only knew her for the past eleven years - but Best Beloved had her from a kitten, 17 years ago. I'm glad we went to see her this morning.
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Post by riotgrrl on Aug 11, 2009 16:49:43 GMT
I'm really sorry Patrick.  |
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Post by motorist on Aug 11, 2009 17:37:31 GMT
Sadly it has. Mistral was put to sleep at about 3:30 this afternoon. Through the operation they discovered fairly extensive tumours in her intestines and a rupture between the large and the small bowel/intestine area. It was very unlikely that she could have recovered. I may not be around for a while. I only knew her for the past eleven years - but Best Beloved had her from a kitten, 17 years ago. I'm glad we went to see her this morning. |
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Post by percyplum on Aug 11, 2009 17:38:46 GMT
Oh bloody Hell, Patrick, I'm so sorry. I've been there - several times, never gets any easier.
Big hugs.
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Post by everso on Aug 11, 2009 18:42:14 GMT
Oh man. That's so sad Patrick. My cat was 17 when we lost her and so I know just how you and BB are feeling. You did the right thing though. It's a very hard decision but kindest for her, poor little dear. She was a lucky cat to have two people who loved her so much and she'd had a good life, but as Percyplum says, it never gets any easier.  |
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Post by housesparrow on Aug 11, 2009 20:20:22 GMT
Patrick, my thoughts are with you too. She had a good innings, didn't she? Not that that makes the loss any easier, but it may be some comfort.
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Post by Alpha Hooligan on Aug 11, 2009 20:25:31 GMT
Bad one Pat, I'm sorry to hear that, it's always horrible losing a pet in any way. AH |
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Post by rjpageuk on Aug 11, 2009 21:12:02 GMT
Sorry to hear the news Patrick She had beautiful markings and looks a little bit like one of our cats. You definitely did the right thing; she had a long life but I guess that doesnt make it any easier for you right now. |
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Post by sinistral on Aug 11, 2009 22:03:31 GMT
Patrick m'dear......so very sorry.
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Post by Patrick on Aug 11, 2009 23:00:43 GMT
Thank you kind folks, from meself and Best Beloved. Luckily (sort of) our vets has links with a local pet cemetery - So she'll be dealt with decently, and we'll have her ashes to do something or other with. It's a bit sentimental, but hey!
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Post by Patrick on Aug 12, 2009 0:06:20 GMT
A small indulgence....... With apologies to those who think I'm getting a bit self important here (I know what you mean - Don'tcha just hate it when people post videos expecting everyone to go ahhhh!)
Something I made earlier.
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Post by Flatypus on Aug 12, 2009 2:46:45 GMT
I've never met a dog person with the same tenderness as a cat person, though they will go on about how much more responsive dogs are even for nothing. That is why I prefer cats. They have a mind of their own and elicit respect that dogs do not. As in 'Shogun', He will be reborn Samurai, to be a cat, I am sure is on the edge of being reborn human aristocrat or female, and to be a dog reborn human peasant or male.
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Post by everso on Aug 12, 2009 10:50:08 GMT
A small indulgence....... With apologies to those who think I'm getting a bit self important here (I know what you mean - Don'tcha just hate it when people post videos expecting everyone to go ahhhh!) Something I made earlier. It won't let me look at it. Something about accepting the sender's 'friend' request. How can I do that? |
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Post by Patrick on Aug 12, 2009 11:31:04 GMT
Ah! Changed the settings. It's only fair to see what I'm going on about.
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Post by jean on Aug 12, 2009 12:29:39 GMT
I like cats as much as the next person, but I doubt if I'd feel the same if I were a bird.
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Post by Patrick on Aug 12, 2009 12:50:09 GMT
Well, I'm pleased to say ours was well trained. Couldn't catch a bird if she tried! In fact - the only - Only time she ever managed it was when one landed three inches in front of her one day!
Shrews and voles though was a different matter entirely - and even then they were rarely fatalised.
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Post by jean on Aug 12, 2009 13:04:18 GMT
...or a small mammal, I was going to add!
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Post by sinistral on Aug 12, 2009 13:25:32 GMT
I like cats as much as the next person, but I doubt if I'd feel the same if I were a bird. I like birds as much as the next person,but I doubt if I'd feel the same if I were a worm. ;D |
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