Introducing adult cats.... any bright ideas?

[PriorityOne]

Thankyou both so much for your kindness. The vet's just been, it was degeneration of the spinal cord, massive nerve damage. We did the only thing we could do for him, and he's asleep now. The vet was lovely, he gave him his first puppy injections and he knows what a special dog he was. He said if it was his dog he wouldn't let him suffer. He was happy and fine till yesterday. That at least is a blessing.

 

So sorry Elsa....

 

These decisions are so hard..... He had a wonderful life with you and I hope you will draw comfort from that in time.

 

Bless you....

[hightail]

What a wonderful thing you've done for him - and how miserable you must be. Thinking of you.

[Mrs E Blackadder]

Elsa, hold onto the lovely memories you have of your beautiful dog and also remember that you gave him a fantastic life. You loved and cared for him right until the last second. You can't do more than that xxx

[Undercover-Elsa]

Thanks so much everyone. Feel numb this morning, but I'm more concerned about our other GSD today. He's 5 yrs younger and doted on the old lad, was cleaning him up and fussing round him, now he's just clinging like velcro to the vacant vetbed and he looks so sad. He's usually bouncy and silly.

Bought him a new toy last night to try and cheer him up, going to give him some TLC and play out in the sunshine today. Need the fresh air!

[Undercover-Elsa]

How's Sidney doing P1? Any less whiffy yet?

 

Elsa x

[imaginarynumber]

Nothing I can say will lessen the pain, my sympathies are with you.

 

He was lucky to have been loved so much.

 

If I do have to go through the motions again- I hope I come back as a dog living with someone like you.

[PriorityOne]

How's Sidney doing P1? Any less whiffy yet?

 

Elsa x

 

Hi Elsa....

 

Sidney has settled in more than ever and his whiff seems to have gone....

 

How are you doing hun? Silly question really, 'coz I know you'll be hurting... I wish there was something we could say on here that would take the pain away but only time will heal your heart. He was a very lucky boy to have you...

 

[Undercover-Elsa]

Hi Hon,

Aww thanks for asking. I'm Ok, getting easier but it's going to take a while with that lad.

I got him on the same day my (now) husband first asked me out to lunch, ten years ago. I said I couldn't because I had an appointment to view a puppy...

Guess who ended up taking me?

Had them both ever since, hence the strong 3 way bond.

It's bizarre...I keep finding myself buying stuff online for my other dog, a canine spending spree. Toys, food supplements, shampoo... Does he really need a COAT? He's a GSD!! I think I did something similar with the kids when their Dad died. As if presents will make it all go away. Am I weird?

[PriorityOne]

No you're not weird Sweetie.... you're doing what you need to do. Loss is a terrible thing to come to terms with and sometimes, it's pointless to try and apply logic to emotional situations....

 

[Mrs E Blackadder]

Weird? Certainly not!! Whenever anything upsetting happens in my life the first thing I want to do is buy something. Doesn't matter whether it's for me or the boys, but I always feel that I want that 'treat'. Thankfully, I am sensible enough to either keep it inexpensive or not buy anything at all, but I think we are all the same in wanting to somehow make ourselves feel better. I don't suppose your dog really cares whether or not he gets a new coat from you, but hell, just think how hip and trendy he is going to look when you're out walking him!

 

I hope that you are feeling ok at the moment. Smile as often as you can and don't worry about the rest of the time. Take care Elsa. Mrs B xx