Pet Loss

**Tony** · 06-28-07, 12:43 AM

I know several of you have lost your best mate, your friend, your companion, sometimes called a pet.

We lost our dog, Chloe, a few years, after having her for close to 18 years. But since that time, I've had several friends who also had to face this terrible loss.

Someone dear to me lost her best friend almost 12 months ago after having him for the best part of 2 decades. As we approach the end of June, I’m sure she will feel the sorrow of that week. She has got a new dog now but she still mentions that she misses him. So as a tribute to those lost friends of ours, I thought I'd post some useful links that help deal with this issue.

http://www.petloss.com/

http://rainbowsbridge.com/

http://sandtracker.tripod.com/cat-tracks.html

http://www.in-memory-of-pets.com/

There are also some good books out there, like “The Loss of a Pet” ~ written by Wallace Sife, PhD

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**BEB** · 06-28-07, 12:53 AM

They're family

**Tony** · 06-28-07, 02:09 AM

True, very much so.

**Illiy** · 06-28-07, 02:17 AM

Originally Posted by Wombat650

I know several of you have lost your best mate, your friend, your companion, sometimes called a pet.

We lost our dog, Chloe, a few years, after having her for close to 18 years. But since that time, I've had several friends who also had to face this terrible loss.

Someone dear to me lost her best friend almost 12 months ago after having him for the best part of 2 decades. As we approach the end of June, I’m sure she will feel the sorrow of that week. So as a tribute to those lost friends of ours, I thought I'd post some useful links that help deal with this issue.

http://www.petloss.com/

http://rainbowsbridge.com/

http://sandtracker.tripod.com/cat-tracks.html

http://www.in-memory-of-pets.com/

There are also some good books out there, like “The Loss of a Pet” ~ written by Wallace Sife, PhD

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Watch that line Tony. Leave it alone.

**BEB** · 06-28-07, 02:25 AM

Originally Posted by Illiy

Watch that line Tony. Leave it alone.

**Tony** · 06-28-07, 02:28 AM

Originally Posted by BEB

Such is life BEB, you're from Nebraska!!!

This year we lost our rabbit Jazz, but its not the same as a dog or cat, I suppose because you spend more time and get more affection/love from a dog, not sure about cats, they tend to rule the roost.

**Illiy** · 06-28-07, 02:32 AM

Originally Posted by BEB

He knows what it means...

I actually should have known better... I should have left when I saw you join.

**BEB** · 06-28-07, 02:56 AM

Originally Posted by Illiy

He knows what it means...

I actually should have known better... I should have left when I saw you join.

I know I miss my boy. We had a good run, 12 years he wouldn't have had if I hadn't adopted him after paying him up for a few extra days at the pound. I got the better deal. I'm probably missing something here, but I don't much care, reminds me of my boy

**Illiy** · 06-28-07, 02:58 AM

Originally Posted by BEB

I know I miss my boy. We had a good run, 12 years he wouldn't have had if I hadn't adopted him after paying him up for a few extra days at the pound. I got the better deal. I'm probably missing something here, but I don't much care, reminds me of my boy

Awe thats sweet... my girl is two now... she is a spoiled thing...

you are missig something, but believe me its better that way... Remember your pup...

**BEB** · 06-28-07, 03:02 AM

Spoil her. She won't mind

**Illiy** · 06-28-07, 03:06 AM

Originally Posted by BEB

Spoil her. She won't mind

I do... and I will... I will give her an extra treat from you tonight...

**Resident Smart Ass** · 06-28-07, 12:34 PM

Originally Posted by Illiy

I do... and I will... I will give her an extra treat from you tonight...

i deserve a treat too

**Ianl6** · 06-28-07, 07:12 PM

Thank you for those links i lost one of my dogs last year after having got her from a rescue center 13 and a half years ago and
it was one of the worst nights of my life.My dog now another rescue
is a house dog to as when i have a pet it becomes a part of my family.

**CTR man** · 06-28-07, 09:30 PM

Originally Posted by Resident Smart Ass

i deserve a treat too

Are you a Dog?

**CTR man** · 06-28-07, 10:07 PM

Originally Posted by Wombat650

I know several of you have lost your best mate, your friend, your companion, sometimes called a pet.

We lost our dog, Chloe, a few years, after having her for close to 18 years. But since that time, I've had several friends who also had to face this terrible loss.

Dayum! 18 years is quite a long time for a dog. Usually mine have only made it to 13. However, I have had a cat that made it to 20. What's your secret?

Originally Posted by Wombat650

This year we lost our rabbit Jazz, but its not the same as a dog or cat, I suppose because you spend more time and get more affection/love from a dog, not sure about cats, they tend to rule the roost.

Oh, believe me, cats show their affection, too. Sometimes they won't leave me or my wife alone. I have 8, all indoor, all fixed. 1 dog, indoor, fixed. I will have to admit, you can take a dog on a walk, but not a cat, not usually.

**blackcamaro8895** · 06-28-07, 11:43 PM

I had a cat named Geezer that i could take on walks with a harness. He would jump up and ride on my shoulder whenever he saw me. I bottle-fed him and we were inseperable. The road took his life after about a year. His brother, Gizmo, walked up and down the road looking for him for days, and died on the road a few days later. It took me so long to get over it.

**CTR man** · 06-29-07, 12:15 AM

That is so sad.

That is one reason why all our cats are indoor. I just can't chance it. I have lost way too many to the road over the years. It is hell to go through that.