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Sent one of our guys over the bridge....

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February 21, 2018, 01:57 PM
spunk639
Sent one of our guys over the bridge....
This morning we woke up to our 7 year old domestic shorthair kitty "Dorchester" on the floor and in severe distress. 4:45 am off to the University Veterinary Hospital Angell in Boston and he was in Heart Failure, Vet said he probably had massive heart attack earlier and the damage caused the heart to fail to pump, we had to put him down he was suffering horribly. My girl is heartbroken, he's the first out of our group to pass his housemates one a liter brother is wailing any ideas on how to ease their grief......


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Spunk
February 21, 2018, 02:20 PM
nhtagmember
Bandit and I send our condolences...

sad news



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February 21, 2018, 02:29 PM
LDD
HJ Kat and I send our condolences as well.

Our animals mourn in their own way. I'd pick up his liter brother and talk to him, and just try to be present. It may sound stupid to "non-believers," but I think our animals understand way more than we give them credit for. And I think talking to his liter brother might help you as well.

Grief is sharpest and most painful when experienced alone, doesn't matter whether you have four legs, two legs, or three.
February 21, 2018, 02:47 PM
vinnybass
Stashie & I are sorry for your loss, my friend.



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February 21, 2018, 03:38 PM
newtoSig765
When one of ours would pass, we would lay him or her on the couch where it normally slept, and let the rest of the brood spend time with it. An hour or so would allow them to understand what happened, and I hope helped them grieve.

I kept some pictures of one of our cats curled up with his deceased mother after we brought her home, but those pictures are too personal to post here.

I think your litter brother simply misses Dorchester right now, and doesn't understand why he is absent. Animals need closure just the same as humans, and if you brought Dorchester home, it may help.

Sorry you have to go through this. As you and so many other members here know, it's the terrible price we pay for what our pets give us.


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February 21, 2018, 03:40 PM
Tommydogg
Im sorry for your loss, Dorchester roams Valhalla now.


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February 21, 2018, 04:29 PM
ArLEOret
Toto and I send our condolences. See you soon.


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February 21, 2018, 04:33 PM
Ryanp225
I've been there too many times. I'm terribly sorry you have to go through this.
February 21, 2018, 06:10 PM
divil
I, Jake and Jojo send our condolences. Frown
February 21, 2018, 06:26 PM
Skins2881
Sorry to hear this. Prayers of comfort for you and his kitty buddy too.



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February 21, 2018, 06:47 PM
qcsmitty
quote:
Originally posted by LDD:
HJ Kat and I send our condolences as well.

Our animals mourn in their own way. I'd pick up his liter brother and talk to him, and just try to be present. It may sound stupid to "non-believers," but I think our animals understand way more than we give them credit for. And I think talking to his liter brother might help you as well.

Grief is sharpest and most painful when experienced alone, doesn't matter whether you have four legs, two legs, or three.


This is terrific advice. Very thoughtful.

So sorry for your loss.


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February 21, 2018, 06:50 PM
just1tym
I'm short on words, Godspeed little one.. Frown


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February 21, 2018, 07:09 PM
SgtGold
Mr Whiskers and I send our condolences. We just had to send our 16 year old kitty over the bridge. It's never easy. Frown


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February 21, 2018, 07:16 PM
Sig Sauer Kraut
So sorry for your family.
February 21, 2018, 07:21 PM
Warhorse
My dogs Baxter, Oliver and I are very sorry for your loss. Frown


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February 21, 2018, 07:43 PM
cruiser68
Sorry for your loss! For some strange reason, I LOVE these types of threads. When I had to put my last dog down I was extremely comforted to know guys on this board knew exactly what I was going through.
February 21, 2018, 08:02 PM
Merc50
Tucker and I are very sorry for your loss. They know us better than we know ourselves. God speed.
February 21, 2018, 08:03 PM
Merc50
Tucker and I are very sorry for your loss. They know us better than we know ourselves. God speed.
February 21, 2018, 08:16 PM
P-220
Claire and I send our thoughts and prayers. I wish there was something I could say to help ease the pain, sadly there is nothing. Frown


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Steve
February 21, 2018, 08:18 PM
hapevo
So very sorry for your loss


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