tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2674562610629395012.post2487778653540037416..comments2023-09-26T08:47:03.666-04:00Comments on Joy in Chaos: A tale of two kittiesChaotic Joyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16743049921159926147noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2674562610629395012.post-25763850371828260512007-08-16T17:13:00.000-04:002007-08-16T17:13:00.000-04:00OH JOY, ITS SO SAD. I AM ONE OF THOSE ABSOLUTE ANI...OH JOY, ITS SO SAD. I AM ONE OF THOSE ABSOLUTE ANIMAL LOVERS AND ITS HARD TO DEAL WITH THE LOSS OF AN ANIMAL. BANDITT WAS MINE AND RAYS 1ST PET TOGETHER. HE LASTED THRU SEVERAL NIEGHBORHOODS, A BREAK UP WITH ME AND RAY WHERE WE GAVE HIM AWAY AND THEN AFTER MARRIAGE FOUND HIM AGAIN AND GOT HIM BACK. I JUST ALWAYS FIGURED THAT CAT WOULD BE AROUND FOR A LONG TIME WHICH HE WAS AROUND FOR 14 YRS. NEVER DID I THINK HE WOULD BE KILLED BY A PIT BULL. IT BROKE MY HEART. MY THOUGHTS ARE WITH U AND WHEN THE TIME COMES FOR THEM TO GO I BET U WILL BE MORE SAD THAN U THOUGHT U WOULD BE. LOVE YARAY AND TINAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14138387118542776435noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2674562610629395012.post-17205735584045868392007-08-15T22:35:00.000-04:002007-08-15T22:35:00.000-04:00I think I could have nearly written this post! I ...I think I could have nearly written this post! I have three cats, two which predate my marriage and family days. Separately, they aren't horrible, but together they have some pretty bad habits. The oldest was mine when I was 20 and she's moved from the top rung of the later to nearly the bottom, poor thing. I don't think we'll be replacing them when they go :).Her Gracehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04891923995709831206noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2674562610629395012.post-39858642505302388512007-08-15T15:51:00.000-04:002007-08-15T15:51:00.000-04:00You're so funny Scott. I have been accused of try...You're so funny Scott. I have been accused of trying to find meaning in a pile of dirt. :)<BR/><BR/>I had a lengthy discussion with the vet on how to know it was time to make that decision. Dodger is on medicine that should temporarily put his cancer into remission but the vet suspects it should be a matter of months before he starts deteriorating again. And Tigger might troop along in his same condition for another year. <BR/><BR/>I made sure I had the vet explain to me how I would know if they were suffering though, because I certainly didn't want that.Chaotic Joyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16743049921159926147noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2674562610629395012.post-14957045873167778512007-08-15T15:35:00.000-04:002007-08-15T15:35:00.000-04:00Just a suggestion, have them put down at the first...Just a suggestion, have them put down at the first sign of perpetual pain. I can't imagine how horrible it will be on Allie to come home from school every day wondering if today is the day her beloved cats died. Then there is also the possibility of them having a long and painful death. I know it's easier to put off the inevitable but it will be easier in the end to let them die with dignity (If there is such a thing for a cat). <BR/>I know the meaning of the story went right over my head but I'm a guy, what do you expect!Scott Gibsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05297309412880579453noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2674562610629395012.post-89672698751964265282007-08-15T15:29:00.000-04:002007-08-15T15:29:00.000-04:00This past weekend our family dog of 16 years had t...This past weekend our family dog of 16 years had to be put down. He was my 10th birthday present. Is it sad, of course. But I have yet to shed a tear, and I don't think I will. He lived a long full life and is no longer sufferingChristyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11513684432169094797noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2674562610629395012.post-84891569553516457912007-08-15T15:15:00.000-04:002007-08-15T15:15:00.000-04:00Not being anything even close to a cat lover, I'm ...Not being anything even close to a cat lover, I'm not going to go there. But, I do completely understand how the loss of a pet can stir thoughts of mortality, and impermanence. We are all merely living things, with a finite timeline on this earth. It's hard to think about, isn't it?<BR/><BR/>I am sorry about your cats declining health though. And poor Allie... that's a hard age to lose something you love.Lorihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05528541804521203406noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2674562610629395012.post-36884771206525250122007-08-15T14:27:00.000-04:002007-08-15T14:27:00.000-04:00And I find myself snuggling them more, (which for ...<I>And I find myself snuggling them more, (which for the record, I don't think they actually like).</I><BR/><BR/>I loved this sentence. I'd do the exact same thing and feel a bit silly about it.Shttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05602868040771218507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2674562610629395012.post-10813080069292957182007-08-15T13:46:00.000-04:002007-08-15T13:46:00.000-04:00Oh, sad and sweet. I am sure you will miss them mo...Oh, sad and sweet. I am sure you will miss them more than you know. At least the hairball issue will come to an end...thirtysomethinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11564139651442295144noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2674562610629395012.post-69124400760153805642007-08-15T11:03:00.000-04:002007-08-15T11:03:00.000-04:00Cats are funny like that. They worm (cat?) their ...Cats are funny like that. They worm (cat?) their way into your heart even when you are trying not to let them...erin khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04305990411777728168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2674562610629395012.post-82803014525243590822007-08-15T09:04:00.000-04:002007-08-15T09:04:00.000-04:00The connection, the piece of you, that is what mak...The connection, the piece of you, that is what makes it so poignant. Poor sick kitties.Kylahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03311014761113076785noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2674562610629395012.post-89565123326436998622007-08-15T07:52:00.000-04:002007-08-15T07:52:00.000-04:00It's still so poignant, this time thing passing. M...It's still so poignant, this time thing passing. My cats are big annoying hairy old crabby creeps, and I still hate the idea of them aging so quickly, poor little things.Beckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13953517447164263617noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2674562610629395012.post-82269486386050373612007-08-15T07:51:00.000-04:002007-08-15T07:51:00.000-04:00I, too, got cats when I was in college (two of the...I, too, got cats when I was in college (two of them). They were sweet for a while, but had to be passed along to a younger sibling when my family began to grow. (My hubby: NOT a pet lover). Plus, it didn't help that I had a nightmare from Stephen King's Cats Eyes (involving my own cats) that I couldn't quite shake from the back of my mind. There are days that I miss the "idea" of a cat -- but I don't so much miss the cats themselves. The kids keep me busy enough. Can't imagine cleaning up after cats, too. Glad you're back!!JustMehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00239765793583674116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2674562610629395012.post-36933192575806729342007-08-15T07:50:00.000-04:002007-08-15T07:50:00.000-04:00Oh Maypole. I was hope I didn't offend in anyway....Oh Maypole. I was hope I didn't offend in anyway. I am sure I will be sad when they die. I'm sure I'll cry. <BR/><BR/>My daughter Allie is having a hard time with this. She's the animal lover here. She started crying when I told her. Thank you for your book recommendation.Chaotic Joyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16743049921159926147noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2674562610629395012.post-82867567414272153952007-08-15T06:40:00.000-04:002007-08-15T06:40:00.000-04:00I felt as if you were speaking my own thoughts in ...I felt as if you were speaking my own thoughts in reference to the way a family grows and where it can lead the cats.<BR/><BR/>Sweet post. I missed you, sweet Joy.Amandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06785403140233495009noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2674562610629395012.post-67109108379106618582007-08-15T01:12:00.000-04:002007-08-15T01:12:00.000-04:00well, i was very sad when each of the 5 cats I MAR...well, i was very sad when each of the 5 cats I MARRIED INTO and was highly allergic to, died. If you find any members of your family sad, may I recommend to you a fabulous book called Cat Heaven by Cynthia Rylant. <BR/><BR/>I dedicate this comment to the memories of Finnigan, Fred, Zachary, Penelope and Mickey. Fabulous cats, all.painted maypolehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06446625015003854710noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2674562610629395012.post-65349065435123290102007-08-15T00:26:00.000-04:002007-08-15T00:26:00.000-04:00Oh, you'll miss those cats and you will be sad, pr...Oh, you'll miss those cats and you will be sad, probably more than you could ever realize now. Your post made me boo-hoo! I still miss Joey so very much! I'm trying so hard to get attached to Taylor's new kitty. He is cute and sweet. But, for instance, tonight when I was playing with him, I just started crying because I missed our Joey. I will never, ever, forget our first meeting. He was in a cage at Dr. Fish's office and reached his paws out of his cage, grabbed my cheeks, and meowed at me. It was, and still is, a surreal experience having to put him to sleep. I try to forget it, but the whole time while we were putting him down, I couldn't believe it was actually happening. I was hoping it was just some horrible dream. It's something I don't look forward to with our other pets. Especially Sassy. I've already warned Don I'll be a mess after she passes. They really do become a part of your family. How can you not become attached to something that lives with you day in and day out, even if they are annoying sometimes? I know y'all will see these old men out in a wonderful way! They were lucky to have a wonder"full" (full of play, getting dressed up in build-a-bear clothes, food-lol)life!Lynn Stallworthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12032453871395413032noreply@blogger.com