My beautiful dog... gone

Our man in Havana

Yes no matter how many times I say no more - another lost soul arrives!

It seems some one has dumped a small terrified ginger kitten in the garden - we have only just spotted him & its hard to find him in the dark - I have left a cat carrier outside with food in it & hope he calms down a bit.

I am sure he will move right in! Eventhou I said no more when Carrot, Tammy & Bramble died - there is always room for 1 more fluffy cat.

Clare Bear

BlackCat2008 wrote: »

I am so sorry to hear about sally and I feel your pain I hope this story will be of some comfort to you.

I lost my sweet bonnie 2 yrs ago two weeks after an anesthetic but without the op she would have died of an infection in her tooth.It was a hard choice for my to make as I was told when she was 3 weeks old that a swelling in her brain would always be high risk under anesthetic. I let her have one litter which she struggled giving birth to then made the painful choice in having her neutered she came out of it fine and lived a full and happy life for 7 yrs until 2 yrs ago. But it broke my heart to watch her struggle after her op she just couldn't fight it off and needed a bone marrow transplant which they can't do in cats because their bones are too small so when I seen she couldn't fight any longer I had her put to sleep in my arms. I didn't leave my bed for 3 days and swore I would not take in anymore animals when I got a knock on the door to rescue a mam and three Kittens I told them to find someone else and only worried about them all night and pulled myself together the next day and went and got them mammy was so strong she didn't let down her guard till it was two late and died of blood poisoning a bone she had swollowed so small that x-rays could barley pick it up, again I swore I just couldn't keep doing this and again as heart broken as I was I was asked to take in a mammy and 4 babies They were so flea ridden and very malnourished I didn't think they would survive in my care even with the help of my vets (they are the best in the world) But they pulled through and are now nearly 2 yrs old and I don't regret a minute that I tuck them in as much as it's hard to find a spot on the bed sometimes. I now accept that no matter how hard I try I can't save them all or predict when things will go wrong all I can do is love them and give them the care that they deserve. I ask myself now what if I hadn't taken them in would they of survived on their own?I am now going to try to open a shelter of my own as I need help more than ever and you are welcome to come and visit and share some happy times with my pets until you feel ready to let another pet into your live.You can pm me if you want to talk I promise I will listen and I hope you will see your doc too, they are their to help.

You see when you have a big heart like yours it hurts all the more but now you are getting a chance to use it again, so don't be afraid to help another dog who might with out you not know what love is until you come along and show them.

My thoughts are with you.

Wonderful post, well done you.

BlackCat2008

Thank you sharpshooterH I think you are right and a good heart light beerwolfs shouldn't go to waste. I hope he is listening to and understanding that he has alot of good and suportive friends on this thread who will help him with his grief and sure in his joy when he finds a new companion.

Thank you bond-007 if you are still there try bringing your most talkative cat into the garden with you the kitten might come out when he hears him and you can grab him then. It has worked for me in the past just move slowly and show him you are not a treat by rubbing your own cat and making sure he sees you doing it. Shame on poeple who dump these animals. Good luck and let me know how it went.

Thank you to clare bear.

I hope you will all befriend him. I have tried but I'm not sure if it got trough to him.

BlackCat2008

Bond-007 wrote: »

Yes no matter how many times I say no more - another lost soul arrives!

It seems some one has dumped a small terrified ginger kitten in the garden - we have only just spotted him & its hard to find him in the dark - I have left a cat carrier outside with food in it & hope he calms down a bit.

I am sure he will move right in! Eventhou I said no more when Carrot, Tammy & Bramble died - there is always room for 1 more fluffy cat.

Keep up the good work in your rescuing I wish there was no need for people like you and me and pounds and shelters but It's a sad fact that 20yrs ago we struggled here in Ireland to feed and cloth ourselves now that the country is flooded with money they can't afford to make a call never mind put their hand in their pocket to help out those most venerable the homeless, the children and the animals. Since when did a phone call become so expenice and out of reach.

greatgoal

sharpshooterH wrote: »

Oh dear,
now you will most likely be accused of being patronising.
l think this person is only posting here to get a reaction
and we are probley feeding his appetite.
Which is why l didn't respond to his response of my
post, it is better to bite your tongue when dealing with people like him.:mad:

ah,its just me getting annoyed with this person,anyway beerwolf,so sorry for your loss as i know exactly how youre feeling,having suffered the loss of my dog 4 years ago,its a terrible shock to the system emotionally,but i have to say,in time,it gets better,just remember all the happiness that your dog gave you ,and totally ignore insensitive persons,as i should have done.

BlackCat2008

greatgoal wrote: »

ah,its just me getting annoyed with this person,anyway beerwolf,so sorry for your loss as i know exactly how youre feeling,having suffered the loss of my dog 4 years ago,its a terrible shock to the system emotionally,but i have to say,in time,it gets better,just remember all the happiness that your dog gave you ,and totally ignore insensitive persons,as i should have done.

I'm new to these boards but so far he seems to be getting to me on a number of treads not just this one. I'm am outraged at he's coments and fare play to you for trying to put a stop to him.From what I can see he's been put of and if not everyone is ignoring him anyway. Lets say no more about him the rest of us only have one goal and that is to help beerwolf right now.

greatgoal

BlackCat2008 wrote: »

I'm new to these boards but so far he seems to be getting to me on a number of treads not just this one. I'm am outraged at he's coments and fare play to you for trying to put a stop to him.From what I can see he's been put of and if not everyone is ignoring him anyway. Lets say no more about him the rest of us only have one goal and that is to help beerwolf right now.

cheers blackcat and yes,this more importantly,is about somebody elses grief and feelings.

BlackCat2008

greatgoal wrote: »

cheers blackcat and yes,this more importantly,is about somebody elses grief and feelings.

I agree .

How are you doing today Beerwolf Hope things are looking up for you. You sure have alot of friends and support on this tread/forum it's nice to know I am not the only one who feels this way when I lose apart of my family. Get yourself some fresh air and get plenty of sleep that always help me feel better and see a new day in a new light.Don,t give up their are plenty of animals out their who deserve your love and care just like George and Sally and it would mean the world for them to feel safe and loved.

Keep on trekking for their sake but most importantly for yourself Hope to hear from you soon.

Sharpshooter

Sharpshooter checking in to let you know l am still
thinking of you,
and hopeing you will take heed of all the post's supporting you.
We would like to hear from you again, mabey sitting at your computer with a (Grateful Dog) at you'r feet.
You can save a dog's life ,
Think about it, Please.:)

Jessieannas

Its not your fault. You did not know this would happen. A simple prcedure gone wrong is a tragedy. RIP

Sharpshooter

Hi Beerwolf,
Hope you check back in soon.
A lot of thoughts are with you.
Do hope you are ok.:)

BeerWolf

Thank you all very much for the responses.

I've talked to a few people, and not just on Sally but also on a few other issues that have been making me depressed lately. Would honestly say I wasn't very comfortable being open, but I somehow managed (knowing how I'm like). Still, got some great advise from them, as well as here, and now I'm coping.

I can't say I'd be getting another dog anytime soon, as personally it would feel like I would be betraying Sally in some form or another if I did. However, given time, I will feel ready for it.

Again, I'm truly grateful for all your kind responces, shared experiences and advise.

Thank you

Sharpshooter

BeerWolf wrote: »

Thank you all very much for the responses.

I've talked to a few people, and not just on Sally but also on a few other issues that have been making me depressed lately. Would honestly say I wasn't very comfortable being open, but I somehow managed (knowing how I'm like). Still, got some great advise from them, as well as here, and now I'm coping.

I can't say I'd be getting another dog anytime soon, as personally it would feel like I would be betraying Sally in some form or another if I did. However, given time, I will feel ready for it.

Again, I'm truly grateful for all your kind responces, shared experiences and advise.

Thank you

So good to hear from you Beerwolf.
You and only you can decide when to give a home
to another dog and l and lots of others on here
am delighted you found someone to talk things
out with.
From what you said about her she was not in a
good place when you came to her rescue.
But you changed all that and although she
passed she only knew HAPPINESS from you.
She just went to sleep.
Much Loved and Happy.
Like l said only you will know when the time is right
but you have a lot to give and there are many who need it.
Again it was great to hear from you.

BlackCat2008

Hay!;) beerwolf glad to hear you feel better nothing like getting it all of your chest and talking it out.Take your time getting another pet chances are they'll find you when the time is right. Keep well.

Sharpshooter

BeerWolf , hope the mood is Happy.:)
Just in case you check back in.

BlackCat2008

Hope your feeling better beerwolf hows the form?

MissyN

Beerwolf I sympathise with you so much but I have an idea. Obviously getting another doggie at this stage would be very difficult for you but would consider helping out at a dog kennels ?? I think this would help you deal with the loss even a little and you'd be doing so much good by helping out other dogs and giving them your time and you might even get that special smile that Sally gave you when you got home. You'd be in lovely doggie company too which in itself is therapeutic.

Something to think about...hope you're doing ok Sweetheart.