......you might get it! My home is now free of pets after I surrendered Lynx to the care of the vet's office this a.m. The doctor could not figure out by physical examination or by going over the symptoms what was wrong with Lynx. She gave me the price for the blood work, $104, plus the cost of x-rays at $120....and then, what, if anything, the tests would show, the treatment would be added to that. I had already spent nearly $100 this week and simply could not justify spending more money. Since the doc could not make a determination for sure, she speculated that it might be liver or kidney trouble, with a long road to healing. I asked the technician what other people do in these cases. She said some folks would spare no expense for their pets, even if they had no chance of recovery or did not really have the money for the "repairs". Some recognized the fact that there just was not a chance for the pet and simply let them go. This was the option I chose. I let Lynx go..........
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Dear Kim;I'm sorry about Lynx you have my condolences. I'm glad the vet people were honest with you....so you could make your decision.I'm sorry you had to do all that alone.....have a good cry......Love Mom
Hi Mom!
Thanks for your condolences. The people at the vet's office were very kind and matter-of-fact, knowing it is an emotional decision. As I stood at the counter to pay the bill for the euthanasia and disposal of the body, I told the clerk I do not cry over pets, all the while tears rolling down my cheek! Go figure...
Love,
Kim
Poor Lynx! She was definitely sick! It's a very difficult decision whether or not to pull out all the stops, or just stop the efforts when it comes to pets. When I was single I had literally a $10,0000 cocker spaniel! John warned me when we were engaged that he did not condone that kind of spending on animals, and he was so happy when I her time came to and end. Yet, when my dog Jack was ailing, John didn't hesitate to say "take him to the vet, and get him something for pain!" He's soft sometimes!
God gave us animals to be our companions in life, and we remember them with love when they are gone!
BIG HUGS!
Suzanne
You have my sympathy, Kim,
When we put Truman down, we both cried like babies. So many of our friends sent us cards, the vet's office even sent flowers! It is a hard thing to do!
It will be a tough decision when the time comes with Tucker and Trudy!!!
Rainy day hugs,
Linda J
Oh ... Kim. You know how I feel about kitty babies. I'm so sorry.
Hi Jami!
So wonderful to hear from you! Yes, I know how you feel about the kitties and hear it every time you mention what great fun you are having with Boo...
Thanks for your sympathies...I never expected to be so "upset" about a pet, you know?
Blessings,
Kim
Hi Suzanne!
My friend, Brenda, who has little money to spare would spends hundreds on her pets, most of whom were strays she adopted. Even so far as buying coffins and having buriel sites in the pet cemetary. See, that much I do not get, but I am sad that my buddy, my foot warmer, my bird-chirping friend was in misery. Now she is not...
Thanks and hugs,
Kim
Hi Linda J.:
I know what it will be like in your house if something happens with your cats...oh, my! Was your other cat sick or just getting too old? Lynn's cat was getting too old and acting weird, so she had to be put to sleep, too.
I remember crying my eyes out when Kerry's dachsund puppy accidently hung herself. For not being an animal lover, I sure cry alot for the dead ones!
It would truly surprise me if the vets' office sent flowers, because we really had no history there prior to this week. Seems a bit odd to me, but again, I am not an animal person....
Sunny hugs,
Kim
So sorry to hear about Lynx! I was very sad when we lost our kitty too. She was also my footwarmer at the end of the bed, and it still feels funny sometimes to be able to stretch my legs out all the way without hitting a little ball of furr.
About the crying...we all know deep down you're a softy for animals...you never had us fooled!
Hi Kim--Sorry to hear about Lynx. It's okay to cry; Lynx was family. We had a tiger cat when we lived in O.P. and put it to sleep. It had cat lukemia. There was just no hope. Hal was out to sea (of course)so it was up to me. Claudine and I had a good cry. That was the last animal for us. I now have two, one full grown and one kitten, tiger looking figurines. Much easier to take care of (ha). Love Rosalie
Hi Tarren!
I guess I did not know your cat had to go too. What happened there? Not Pete's allergies I hope....
I certainly did like the cats better than that stupid dog, who was my first real experience with a pet. All would admit, not the best way to start out. All the promises and assurances about who will take care of the dog, train it, etc.....yeah, right! After the cat or cats assaulted my beds, all bets were off!
Boots is in a good place with the Lawcock's and now Lynx has no more pain, whereever she is. Yes, I will miss certain parts of having her around, but am much relieved to not have the extra duty of being a pet owner!
Hugs,
Kim
Hi Rosalie,
Funny how people are encouraging me to cry, when normally this happens without much provocation. I did shed tears at the check out desk at the vet, when I told the clerk, "I do not cry over pets!". She handed me a tissue....
I won't weep when disposing of the cat box and it's somewhat soiled litter. Nor will I weep when I have the carpet shampooer guy come to clean up the spit up remnancts....I put it into perspective, which works for me, $$$!
Ceramic or stuffed figures, plus visits to see our other cat, Boots, periodically will suit me just fine..
Love and hugs,
Kim
It was the right thing to do.... We've had many good cats... if the same thing happens to them, it's just a pets time.
Wish you peace.
Dave
Hi David!
You know, I should have talked to you first, since you have had many cats come and go through your lives. Thanks for the vote of confidence!
Hugs,
Kim
Kim- I am so sorry that you had to let go of Lynx. I am sure it was not the easiest of decisions. She was family even though she was a cat. I agree that you made the right decision not only for yourself but also for Lynx. I dread the day I will have to make those decisions for Teddy and Gracie. Loving hugs! Jill
Hi Tarren,
Joanne just told me the other that this might be reason Lynx curled up behind my bedroom door, that she was going someplace to be alone and die. Saturday a.m. I wondered if she would come walking out from behind the door, but she did----whew!
Sorry about your kitty, I know you must miss her.....
Hugs,
Kim
Hi Jill,
Sorry I missed your call earlier, I was in the movies and then dinner. Thanks for your kind words. I do hope it is a long long time before you have to deal with your cats, would be most difficult for both you and Danny. Every one I talk to tells the tale about spending too much for a pet's illness or injury, ending up having it put to sleep or die anyway. Thanks for the reassurance!
Hus,
Kim
Hi Tarren,
Joanne just told me the other day that this might be reason Lynx curled up behind my bedroom door all the time, that she was going someplace to be alone and die. Saturday a.m. I wondered if she would come walking out from behind the door, but she did----whew!
Sorry about your kitty, I know you must miss her.....
Hugs,
Kim
I am so sorry about Lynx . . . but I believe you did the right thing.
Thanks, Kathy, for saying that. I am sure I did, too, but still, it is weird not having her lurking about anymore....
Hugs,
Kim
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