So, could life just get a little more suckier?

[Maine-ah]

Well, yesterday, we had to get our choco lab put down. I just now have come back (10:30 pm) from the vet and my cat, Zero (aka Fat Bastard) is dead. Yep. He basically had a heart attack. In a matter of an hour my cat died. WTF. :cry: :cry: :cry:


from this past spring.



note to all animals:

you may want to stay away from Maine-ah's home for a while as it seems to be cursed.


over and out. I think I'm gonna go to bed.

[Ilsa]

1. Oh, man, I am so sorry. That is the worst.

You know, I love cats, but can't have one owning me as I loved them so much when I was younger that I developed an allergy to cat dander.

Anyway, cats are so special. They understand so much about what is going on around them. My friend has several cats, and when one of them died, the others were depressed for about a week. Did Zero figure he didn't want to be alone without choco lab? It is so sad.

[Maine-ah]

17. Thanks, Ilsa...

no, the cat and the dog were not friends. They got tossed together during their young adult life...though once and a while you might have caught them snuggled together, but not really, it would be more like "hey, our butts touching is purely coincidental"...."I was here first"....Zero was a 17lb beast of an orange cat.

I am really worried how this is all going to effect our other dog. She is now an only pet.

[Ilsa]

33. I love love love your nursing pic.

That is so very special.

And since you have another pet, uh-oh. Yes, I can see where it could be traumatic in some way.

[mzteris]

2. oh nooooo

I'm so sorry!

How terrible to have to go through not one, but two deaths of cherished pets.

:hug:

You were NOT a bad owner - as evidenced by the lives of your pets. So just STOP thinking that way!

Maybe your kitty just really missed his friend and decided it was time to join him.

[Guava Jelly]

3. :o(

I am so sorry..
I have no words..All i have is my empathy. :hug:

[texanwitch]

4. I am so sorry to hear about your cat and dog.

Your cat was beautiful.

You gave your dog and cat a good life and a good home.

May they have a good journey.

:hug:

[WritingIsMyReligion]

5. Oh holy shit.

Hope that curse doesn't spread across the state. :scared:

:hug:

[Maine-ah]

18. me too...

thanks WIMR....:hug:

[UTUSN]

6. Oh, sweetie, I'm sorry. I put down ONE baby in my life, 20 yrs ago & I'm STILL not over it n/t

[LaraMN]

7. Oh, honey!

That is some seriously shitty-ass luck.
I'm sorry.

:cry:
:hug:

[graywarrior]

8. Man, that really sucks

so sorry you are going through all this

[DS1]

9. wow, sorry to hear that.

:hug:

[Joe Fields]

10. I'm really sorry , Main-ah...

Our pets are family members, and I know how much it hurts...

[JVS]

11. My condolences, but at least you did not have exploding cat problems

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_topic&forum=105&topic_id=6538432#6538438

[Maine-ah]

19. no, but it was certainly not easy to watch.

it was really wierd. And I new at once what had happend once he couldn't move his back end. I have seen the same thing happen with one of my Mom's cats.

[qnr]

12. I'm sorry. I know how it hurts. Perhaps this is heartless, but maybe

this was actually a better way. Neither of your pets had to miss the other and the rest of the family won't recover from one loss just to have to face another in a few months.

[GoddessOfGuinness]

13. Oh no!

:hug::hug::hug:

You think maybe he missed the dog? That's so sad...
Wish I could give you a real hug.

:hug::hug::hug:

[susanna]

14. Oh, Maine-ah, I am so very sorry.

What loss in such a short time. My heart is with you. :cry:

[Starbucks Anarchist]

15. I'm so sorry, Maine-ah.

:hug: :hug: :hug:

[SPKrazy]

16. Sorry Maine-ah

that sucks

:hug: :hug:

[Callalily]

20. My heart goes

out to you and your family! Losing a pet is difficult, but two in such a short span of time? Sending strength and hugs to you and your family.

[zanne]

21. Ah sweetie...

Someone once said that you can only experience joy to the extent that you've experienced pain. Bless you and your little buddies. Stay strong.

[Eurobabe]

22. Oh that's horrible!! Poor Zero, poor YOU!!

IT's hard enough mourning one. But two? :grouphug:

[YellowRubberDuckie]

23. Oh that sucks. I'm so sorry...

:hug:

[Maine-ah]

24. Thanks everyone...

I want to reply to each of you, I wish I had the time...BB keeps me on my toes...DU, again..you're freakin' awesome...:grouphug:

the vet just called and wants to rabies test him because he bit me last night while they were trying to shave his leg. I'm sure he doesn't have rabies, but I told them to go ahead and do it.

Thanks for the love everyone....we're really needing it this week. :grouphug: :cry:

[xchrom]

25. for Zero -- aka Fat Bastard...

Dear God, you have given us care over all living things; protect and bless the animals who give us companionship and delight, make us their true friends and worthy companions. Amen.



Dear God, protect and bless all beings that breathe, keep all evil from them, and let them sleep in peace. Amen.
--Albert Schweitzer, "Memoirs of Childhood and Youth"


Eternal Spirit, we bring you our grief in the loss of and ask for courage to bear it. We bring you our thanks for Zero who lived among us and gave us freely of his love. We commit our friend and companion Zero into your loving hands. Give us eyes to see how your love embraces all creatures and every living thing speaks to us of your love. Amen.

[hippywife]

26. I'm so sorry you had to

go thru those losses, let alone so quickly. :hug:

But to answer your question, yes...life can get a whole lot suckier and is for so many people. Perspective, I guess. Cherish what you do have, especially a beautiful new baby.

[Maine-ah]

28. oh, I know life can get suckier....

it was kinda rhetorical.

:grouphug:

[hippywife]

29. Yeah, I know it was.

I just am always loathe to actually put those sentiments into actual words. Feel like I'll jinx myself if I do.

[Maine-ah]

30. oh, shit...

I hope I didn't sound mean....

I haven't slept in a couple of days...and normally I don't sleep much because of the BB, but if I have 3 hours of sleep in me I'd be surprised....I'm sorry. :grouphug:

[hippywife]

31. No, no...not at all!

I didn't take it that way at all nor did I mean my response to sound as if I did. Guess that's what happens when I'm too lazy to use a smilie! LOL

[Lil Missy]

27. Ow, that hurts

I'm so sorry for your losses. ;(

[krispos42]

32. Ah, jeez...

:hugs:

[NewWaveChick1981]

34. OMG, Maine-ah!

:hug: :hug: :pals: I can't believe everything that's happened to you and your family all at once. :pals: I'm so sorry. :hug:

[BarenakedLady]

35. Oh no!!!

I'm so sorry. That is too much heartache.

:hug:

[fizzgig]

36. i am so sorry

:hug: to you and the family

[Darth_Kitten]

37. I'm so sorry.

:hug:

[TheProphetess]

38. I'm so very sorry

That's a lot to deal with - I hope it gets better. :hug:

[DeposeTheBoyKing]

39. Oh, I wish you were kidding

I am so, so sorry. What a terrible thing! RIP Choco AND Zero. :cry: :cry: :hug: :hug:

[malta blue]

40. My goodness...that surely is crappy.

I am so sorry for your loss.

RIP Zero and choco lab...:cry: :cry:

[RFKHumphreyObama]

41. Oh Maine-ah, I'm so very, very sorry

:hug: :hug:

I can remember how sad it was when my dog was put down last year. I can't even imagine how sad it would have been to lose another pet at the same time. I'm so very, very sorry for the loss of your two pets

Sadly these things happen. My thoughts, prayers, sympathies and condolences are with you all

[BreweryYardRat]

42. Damn.

I'm sorry to hear that.