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  • betrayal
    betrayal Member Posts: 3,307
    edited September 2020

    Rah2464: So sorry to hear about "Chuck". Losing a pet is like losing a beloved family member and may he just go to sleep in the comfort of his home surrounded by love.

    I hear you about making decisions since your dx. You are not alone in this respect. Equivocation is something I have experienced as well since dx. Hate it but don't care if someone regards me as nuts.

  • wren44
    wren44 Member Posts: 7,932
    edited September 2020

    Rah, It's the most difficult time with a furry family member. I hope Charlie passes easily surrounded by love in his familiar and loved home. Love certainly has a price tag in the end. (((((Rah)))))

  • feelingfeline
    feelingfeline Member Posts: 5,145
    edited September 2020

    Rah Heart

  • cowgirl13
    cowgirl13 Member Posts: 782
    edited September 2020

    Rah, I am so sorry to hear this. Prayers coming your way.

  • rah2464
    rah2464 Member Posts: 1,192
    edited September 2020

    Thank you from the bottom of my heart , my sisters! Love to you all - your words of comfort have helped so much. Heart

  • edj3
    edj3 Member Posts: 1,579
    edited September 2020

    Rah2464 I had to make that same choice for my 20 y/o kitty Chloe the last week of my radiation treatment. That was so so hard, so I am walking with you as you give your Chuck the exit he deserves. I know that's how I would want to go, surrounded by the people I love, in a comfy bed. Much love to you <3

  • rah2464
    rah2464 Member Posts: 1,192
    edited September 2020

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    Charlie in better days. Also known as

    Upchuck

    Chuckles

    Charlie bell

    No-drama chuck

    I think the more nicknames you have the more loved you are. I think the name upchuck is pretty descriptive of his biggest talent. Charlie appeared one late Spring evening (it was so cold) huddled in a fence row. My then dog Caesar, found him and started barking like crazy. He weighed 1.5 lbs at the vet. I never did find a momma cat or any other kittens, but it was dark outside so who knows. Still a mystery how he found us because he was a pretty good distance from the road for such tiny legs. He loves loves loves to nap in any sunshine spot he can find. Just goes all in.

  • rah2464
    rah2464 Member Posts: 1,192
    edited September 2020

    Thank you Edj3 - so sorry to hear about your dear Chloe. Much love right back at you

  • betrayal
    betrayal Member Posts: 3,307
    edited September 2020

    Great story about Charlie. He was lucky to have been found by Caesar and lucky to have a lifetime of naps in sunbeams. Think of him when you see them.

  • santabarbarian
    santabarbarian Member Posts: 2,311
    edited September 2020

    Chuck is beautiful. Sending hugs Rah!

    And here's a little laugh for everyone.



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  • rah2464
    rah2464 Member Posts: 1,192
    edited September 2020

    Betrayal what a wonderful sentiment thank you. And Santa thanks for the hugs and the oh so true laugh

    You are all lovely, generous, thoughtful beings and I thank you for the words of support and comfort.

  • feelingfeline
    feelingfeline Member Posts: 5,145
    edited September 2020

    Charlie is so beautiful. HeartHeartHeart

    Hoping you and he are absolutely surrounded in love.

  • celiac
    celiac Member Posts: 1,260
    edited September 2020

    Rah - Charlie is such a big, beautiful boy. I think you are doing the best, surrounding him in love as he makes his journey. He looks as though he has a wonderful soul.


  • m0mmyof3
    m0mmyof3 Member Posts: 9,758
    edited September 2020

    Poor Chuck!

  • petite1
    petite1 Member Posts: 2,293
    edited September 2020

    Too cute, Spookiesmom

    Rah, somehow I missed all those posts. I am sorry to hear about Charlie.

  • debal
    debal Member Posts: 600
    edited September 2020

    Rah, chuck is soooo handsome. Sorry if I missed but how long have u had him? Im glad you found each other. He is obviously loved and had a wonderful life. I'm so sorry

    Going back to what you said about not being able to handle emotions and stress as well along with waffling. Im right there with you. This is just different. Losing a pet is an indescribable pain. Hugs to you deb

  • rah2464
    rah2464 Member Posts: 1,192
    edited September 2020

    Thank you, DebAl. We had Charlie for 14 years.

  • petite1
    petite1 Member Posts: 2,293
    edited September 2020

    Good morning, cat lovers. My tiny cat, Midnight Louie, woke me up a 5 this morning. He just wanted to purr. I was able to go back to sleep for a couple of hours.

  • m0mmyof3
    m0mmyof3 Member Posts: 9,758
    edited September 2020

    Grace has gotten into an odd habit the last month. In the middle of the night she will jump up on the bed and meow to wake me up to either cuddle her under covers or just to get a few scritches before she settles down again.

    Princess is still being Princess and cuddling down by my feet once I settle in for the night.

  • spookiesmom
    spookiesmom Member Posts: 8,178
    edited September 2020

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  • petite1
    petite1 Member Posts: 2,293
    edited September 2020

    Good morning, cat lovers. Miss Felix had a jealousy fit, yesterday. She was sitting on the couch with cat daddy and I. Midnight Louie jumped on the back of the couch laying behind my head. Felix was hissing and howling at the top of her lungs. Cat daddy had to put her up and carry her into the bedroom with him. She would not stay and went to closed door to continue hissing and howling. Midnight Louie must of thought this is stupid let me out on the lanai and then all was quiet. They are as bad as children.

  • cowgirl13
    cowgirl13 Member Posts: 782
    edited September 2020

    I love reading about the adventures of Miss Felix and Midnight Louie.

  • rah2464
    rah2464 Member Posts: 1,192
    edited September 2020

    Oh Miss Felix being a drama queen.

  • petite1
    petite1 Member Posts: 2,293
    edited September 2020

    Good morning. They are at it again.

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  • santabarbarian
    santabarbarian Member Posts: 2,311
    edited September 2020

    Announcement: for the first morning *ever*, I awakened my cats, instead of the reverse!

  • wren44
    wren44 Member Posts: 7,932
    edited September 2020

    Ms Felix and Midnight Louie would be bored without each other. It's probably the most excitement in their day.

  • rah2464
    rah2464 Member Posts: 1,192
    edited September 2020

    Wren I believe you are correct in your assessment. Those little stinkers!

  • Togethertolearn
    Togethertolearn Member Posts: 224
    edited September 2020

    Again I ask - how can there be people who don't adore cats

  • feelingfeline
    feelingfeline Member Posts: 5,145
    edited September 2020

    Together - it is indeed one of life's biggest mysteries isn't it? There may be something in the hypothesis claimed on one of my fridge magnets: "People who don't like cats were mice in a previous life",

  • betrayal
    betrayal Member Posts: 3,307
    edited September 2020

    Our youngest cat, Tawny, has a penchant for catching her breakaway collar on something or we think scratching it off. Usually it is an easy find but she has been without it for nearly a month. We thought she had lost it in the basement but searching high and low showed no finds. Last night I walked into the dining room and there it was lying on the floor near the door. Now I have been in and out of that room almost daily for the past month and it was not there. So now the mystery is, how did it get there and where has it been? The older two are not known for carrying things in their mouths, so where was she stashing it? Currently she is collared again until the next episode of Tawny's missing collar. LOL