Pet Owners - Page 2

claytonx · 29-04-2012, 11:32

No more he stands beside my leg
His eyes shiing so bright
Icould never outrun him
Though I tried with all my might

Then his legs grow frail and weak
His coat has lost its sheen
The joys we had in days gone by
Was like an obscure dream

I can see now me all ragged pants
He with wagging tail
Anyone who tackled us
Was guaranteed to fail

When I see a boy and his dog
I see the invisable tie
I remember well my little pal
Forgive me if I cry

Restless · 29-04-2012, 15:12

growing up we had a couple of tabbys. I named one tess. She seemed to be most attached to me. We had tess for well over ten years. She used to hide in my bedroom at night, so mum wouldn't put her outside. I would wake up and she would be under the covers.

She seemed to love sleeping under covers.

Once I felt something inside my bed by my feet-- I lifted up the duvet to find a dead mouse there!

On the day we had to have her put down-- I rang in work and my boss let me have a holiday. I found her and she was meowing mournfully. Constantly. She was walking really slow. It was obvious she was in a lot of pain. We placed her inside a box that had cushions inside and I sat with her from 5am till the vets opened. I was trying my best to comfort her, stroking her head and that stuff. If i had to get up to go toilet or something she would lift her head up and start the mournful meowing and the look on her face was like she was saying "where are you going, don't leave me like this"

Got her to the vets and he smelled her breath and told me her kidneys had failed. What happened next I would rather not write here. Just thinking about it again is upsetting enough.

susie123 · 29-04-2012, 16:41

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growing up we had a couple of tabbys. I named one tess. She seemed to be most attached to me. We had tess for well over ten years. She used to hide in my bedroom at night, so mum wouldn't put her outside. I would wake up and she would be under the covers.

She seemed to love sleeping under covers.

Once I felt something inside my bed by my feet-- I lifted up the duvet to find a dead mouse there!

On the day we had to have her put down-- I rang in work and my boss let me have a holiday. I found her and she was meowing mournfully. Constantly. She was walking really slow. It was obvious she was in a lot of pain. We placed her inside a box that had cushions inside and I sat with her from 5am till the vets opened. I was trying my best to comfort her, stroking her head and that stuff. If i had to get up to go toilet or something she would lift her head up and start the mournful meowing and the look on her face was like she was saying "where are you going, don't leave me like this"

Got her to the vets and he smelled her breath and told me her kidneys had failed. What happened next I would rather not write here. Just thinking about it again is upsetting enough.

Rob, what a sad story but thanks for sharing. That's what it's really like when you have pets.

DaveinGermany · 29-04-2012, 18:16

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Just thinking about it again is upsetting enough.

I know where you're coming from fella, our old Scruff dog was a similar tale, absolutely heart wrenching. As I said, its part of the pact we make when taking on a pet.

Restless · 29-04-2012, 18:28

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Rob, what a sad story but thanks for sharing. That's what it's really like when you have pets.

Thanks.

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I know where you're coming from fella, our old Scruff dog was a similar tale, absolutely heart wrenching. As I said, its part of the pact we make when taking on a pet.

Thanks. Yeah it is difficult. You don't realize how attached you are to them until these moments

davemac · 29-04-2012, 22:16

What happened to claytoner40 have we frightened him away?

Claytoner40 · 29-04-2012, 22:35

No still here. I've decided frosty relationship is the best

MargaretR · 29-04-2012, 22:37

Some animals are less affectionate than others.
....just like humans

davemac · 30-04-2012, 10:04

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No still here. I've decided frosty relationship is the best

I don't understand the rational behind the statement, you did say pets, so that could be any type of pet. Although if you get one and then partially ignore it then why get one in the first place.

The statement also moves across to getting a partner in life (I'm not saying as pets) If you are afraid you will become emotionally upset should a partner die before you, then should you treat them indifferently so you wont get upset later in life.

I think this type of emotional isolation makes for an isolated life, and to deny any type of companionship to save being upset later is a very sad situation to be in.
Open your heart to the possibilities, and enjoy the companionship of others.

This therapy session is now over and there is no charge if you act on my advice.

susie123 · 30-04-2012, 10:07

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PET OWNERS. Always maintain a frosty relationship with your pet to avoid being sad when it dies. (thanks to @mrneilforsyth)

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No still here. I've decided frosty relationship is the best

Do you have a reason for starting this thread in the first place?

jaysay · 30-04-2012, 10:17

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Originally Posted by davemac

I don't understand the rational behind the statement, you did say pets, so that could be any type of pet. Although if you get one and then partially ignore it then why get one in the first place.

The statement also moves across to getting a partner in life (I'm not saying as pets) If you are afraid you will become emotionally upset should a partner die before you, then should you treat them indifferently so you wont get upset later in life.

I think this type of emotional isolation makes for an isolated life, and to deny any type of companionship to save being upset later is a very sad situation to be in.
Open your heart to the possibilities, and enjoy the companionship of others.

This therapy session is now over and there is no charge if you act on my advice.

Hell thought only Less gave words of wisdom Dave

davemac · 30-04-2012, 12:09

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Hell thought only Less gave words of wisdom Dave

I had just drunk some lucozade, I think the bubbles went to my head

MargaretR · 30-04-2012, 12:51

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I had just drunk some lucozade, I think the bubbles went to my head

This post may be considered 'off topic' but I felt compelled to post it.

Lucozade contains -
Glucose Fructose Syrup (24%)

High-fructose corn syrup - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

....and scientific reasons for not injesting it -

Princeton University - A sweet problem: Princeton researchers find that high-fructose corn syrup prompts considerably more weight gain

"These rats aren't just getting fat; they're demonstrating characteristics of obesity, including substantial increases in abdominal fat and circulating triglycerides," said Princeton graduate student Miriam Bocarsly. "In humans, these same characteristics are known risk factors for high blood pressure, coronary artery disease, cancer and diabetes."

flashy · 30-04-2012, 13:40

Like everything else in life, you have to take a chance, if my Bella dies, which she will eventually then i won't moarn her loss, i will celebrate it due to the fact i have good memories of her, why dwell on something that makes you feel down?

Restless · 30-04-2012, 17:38

thats the thing though; Its easier to say that now that your Bella is still alive.

of course we all deal with loss in our own way. Your way of a celebration is admirable.

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Like everything else in life, you have to take a chance, if my Bella dies, which she will eventually then i won't moarn her loss, i will celebrate it due to the fact i have good memories of her, why dwell on something that makes you feel down?