Update

I agree...of course I have a bro-in-law who said that I shouldn't cry every
time I mention my dad (and that was about 6 mos after he died) ....I love
my DH's family...not.
Tanukiki

"Willow Herself" wrote in
message . net...
Anyone who would say that knows nothing about living with a pet.. the joy
and the love they bring...

*hugs*
Will~

"tanukiki" wrote in message
news:ZvYnh.769$Cn3.755@trnddc02...
Thanks Audrey. I'm waiting for someone I know to say "it was just a cat"
but thankfully I'm keeping myself away from most of the people I think
might say that...
Tanukiki

"ahmward" wrote in message
...
I am so sorry for the loss of your cat. That and the anniversary of your
father's death are more than enough to set off an eating binge so it is
good to hear that you are not doing that. As the weeks go by, you'll
feel better.
Audrey

"tanukiki" wrote in message
news:KDRnh.3314$1h.1748@trndny09...
I did not make WI this morning but would have been down a couple of
pounds by my scale. My constant companion cat that I've had for 16 years
(I adopted her from a shelter and they think she was about one year old
when I got her) died last night just after 11pm. Last night was also the
5 year anniversary of my dad's passing so Jan 5th is officially a suck
day! Instead of eating away my grief I don't feel too hungry. But I just
couldn't get up to go to WW or the gym this morning so I'll have to give
myself some time and then make an effort to get back to the gym.
Hopefully I'll be at least up to do a little DDR on the PS2 in a day or
so.
Tanukiki

Thanks Laura.

"Laura" wrote in message
...
Sorry to hear about losing your kitty.

"tanukiki" wrote in message
news:KDRnh.3314$1h.1748@trndny09...
I did not make WI this morning but would have been down a couple of pounds
by my scale. My constant companion cat that I've had for 16 years (I
adopted her from a shelter and they think she was about one year old when
I got her) died last night just after 11pm. Last night was also the 5 year
anniversary of my dad's passing so Jan 5th is officially a suck day!
Instead of eating away my grief I don't feel too hungry. But I just
couldn't get up to go to WW or the gym this morning so I'll have to give
myself some time and then make an effort to get back to the gym. Hopefully
I'll be at least up to do a little DDR on the PS2 in a day or so.
Tanukiki

I think I'd probably tell them to get stuffed with the mood I am in.
Tanukiki

"Stormmee" wrote in message
...
and if you do hear that say, yes and the just is with a capital I, and a
friend is a friend no matter the physicality, Lee
tanukiki wrote in message
news:ZvYnh.769$Cn3.755@trnddc02...
Thanks Audrey. I'm waiting for someone I know to say "it was just a cat"
but
thankfully I'm keeping myself away from most of the people I think might
say
that...
Tanukiki

"ahmward" wrote in message
...
I am so sorry for the loss of your cat. That and the anniversary of
your
father's death are more than enough to set off an eating binge so it is
good to hear that you are not doing that. As the weeks go by, you'll
feel
better.
Audrey

"tanukiki" wrote in message
news:KDRnh.3314$1h.1748@trndny09...
I did not make WI this morning but would have been down a couple of
pounds
by my scale. My constant companion cat that I've had for 16 years (I
adopted her from a shelter and they think she was about one year old
when
I got her) died last night just after 11pm. Last night was also the 5
year
anniversary of my dad's passing so Jan 5th is officially a suck day!
Instead of eating away my grief I don't feel too hungry. But I just
couldn't get up to go to WW or the gym this morning so I'll have to
give
myself some time and then make an effort to get back to the gym.
Hopefully
I'll be at least up to do a little DDR on the PS2 in a day or so.
Tanukiki

You know though... people like that make me feel bad for them... You can't
be that mean and not suffer for it..

Keep your chin up lady! Life's a b!tch sometimes, but it always turns around
Will~

"tanukiki" wrote in message
news:9w_nh.787$Cn3.214@trnddc02...
I agree...of course I have a bro-in-law who said that I shouldn't cry every
time I mention my dad (and that was about 6 mos after he died) ....I love
my DH's family...not.
Tanukiki

"Willow Herself" wrote in
message . net...
Anyone who would say that knows nothing about living with a pet.. the joy
and the love they bring...

*hugs*
Will~

"tanukiki" wrote in message
news:ZvYnh.769$Cn3.755@trnddc02...
Thanks Audrey. I'm waiting for someone I know to say "it was just a cat"
but thankfully I'm keeping myself away from most of the people I think
might say that...
Tanukiki

"ahmward" wrote in message
...
I am so sorry for the loss of your cat. That and the anniversary of
your father's death are more than enough to set off an eating binge so
it is good to hear that you are not doing that. As the weeks go by,
you'll feel better.
Audrey

"tanukiki" wrote in message
news:KDRnh.3314$1h.1748@trndny09...
I did not make WI this morning but would have been down a couple of
pounds by my scale. My constant companion cat that I've had for 16
years (I adopted her from a shelter and they think she was about one
year old when I got her) died last night just after 11pm. Last night
was also the 5 year anniversary of my dad's passing so Jan 5th is
officially a suck day! Instead of eating away my grief I don't feel too
hungry. But I just couldn't get up to go to WW or the gym this morning
so I'll have to give myself some time and then make an effort to get
back to the gym. Hopefully I'll be at least up to do a little DDR on
the PS2 in a day or so.
Tanukiki

I'm sorry about your kitty, I know how you feel.
My almost 18 yo cat is scheduled for surgery next Monday for a "growth"
on her belly. I'm so worried that she won't make it, she's been my baby
since she was a tiny thing. Some people say it's only an animal, why would
you spend that kind of money for surgery, have it put to sleep. I can't do
that,
she's healthy otherwise even though she's old. It's hard to even write this,
I
start crying.
I hope things get better for you.

"tanukiki" wrote in message
news:KDRnh.3314$1h.1748@trndny09...
I did not make WI this morning but would have been down a couple of pounds
by my scale. My constant companion cat that I've had for 16 years (I
adopted her from a shelter and they think she was about one year old when
I got her) died last night just after 11pm. Last night was also the 5 year
anniversary of my dad's passing so Jan 5th is officially a suck day!
Instead of eating away my grief I don't feel too hungry. But I just
couldn't get up to go to WW or the gym this morning so I'll have to give
myself some time and then make an effort to get back to the gym. Hopefully
I'll be at least up to do a little DDR on the PS2 in a day or so.
Tanukiki

I know your cat awaits you at the rainbow bridge...I have many pals waiting
there too...Those who say "it's just a cat" can never understand...Our pals
know only how to give...And of course to manipulate us...Don't let the
*******s get you down...GG
"tanukiki" wrote in message
news:ZvYnh.769$Cn3.755@trnddc02...
Thanks Audrey. I'm waiting for someone I know to say "it was just a cat"
but thankfully I'm keeping myself away from most of the people I think
might say that...
Tanukiki

"ahmward" wrote in message
...
I am so sorry for the loss of your cat. That and the anniversary of your
father's death are more than enough to set off an eating binge so it is
good to hear that you are not doing that. As the weeks go by, you'll feel
better.
Audrey

"tanukiki" wrote in message
news:KDRnh.3314$1h.1748@trndny09...
I did not make WI this morning but would have been down a couple of
pounds by my scale. My constant companion cat that I've had for 16 years
(I adopted her from a shelter and they think she was about one year old
when I got her) died last night just after 11pm. Last night was also the
5 year anniversary of my dad's passing so Jan 5th is officially a suck
day! Instead of eating away my grief I don't feel too hungry. But I just
couldn't get up to go to WW or the gym this morning so I'll have to give
myself some time and then make an effort to get back to the gym.
Hopefully I'll be at least up to do a little DDR on the PS2 in a day or
so.
Tanukiki

Thanks. Mine had a growth (boobie cancer) that I had looked at when I
discovered it in the summer. Unfortunately it was fairly extensive and the
consensus by 2 different vets was that the surgery would more than likely be
too hard on her (she had a couple of other health issues) so I decided to
not do it. The one vet said I should put her to sleep but she wasn't
suffering so I decided to hope for the best and hope she'd be around for a
while. Money was never an issue for me or DH about it. I still wonder what
if I had opted for the surgery but I got another 5 months with her.
Thankfully she didn't appear to suffer and I didn't have to decide whether
to have her put to sleep. I had to do that to a cat of mine that was 7 quite
a long time ago and it just about killed me. I take alittle solace in that
she died with me laying next to her comforting her. Now I'm crying. :-) I
hope your baby's surgery goes well. Please let us know.
Tanukiki

"nobody but us chickens" wrote in message
...
I'm sorry about your kitty, I know how you feel.
My almost 18 yo cat is scheduled for surgery next Monday for a "growth"
on her belly. I'm so worried that she won't make it, she's been my baby
since she was a tiny thing. Some people say it's only an animal, why would
you spend that kind of money for surgery, have it put to sleep. I can't do
that,
she's healthy otherwise even though she's old. It's hard to even write
this, I
start crying.
I hope things get better for you.

"tanukiki" wrote in message
news:KDRnh.3314$1h.1748@trndny09...
I did not make WI this morning but would have been down a couple of
pounds by my scale. My constant companion cat that I've had for 16 years
(I adopted her from a shelter and they think she was about one year old
when I got her) died last night just after 11pm. Last night was also the
5 year anniversary of my dad's passing so Jan 5th is officially a suck
day! Instead of eating away my grief I don't feel too hungry. But I just
couldn't get up to go to WW or the gym this morning so I'll have to give
myself some time and then make an effort to get back to the gym.
Hopefully I'll be at least up to do a little DDR on the PS2 in a day or
so.
Tanukiki

Thanks Gary. I like to think that my dad was up there waiting for her. He
lived with us the last 6 years or so of his life and he was very attached to
her as well.
Tanukiki

"Gary G" wrote in message
...
I know your cat awaits you at the rainbow bridge...I have many pals waiting
there too...Those who say "it's just a cat" can never understand...Our pals
know only how to give...And of course to manipulate us...Don't let the
*******s get you down...GG
"tanukiki" wrote in message
news:ZvYnh.769$Cn3.755@trnddc02...
Thanks Audrey. I'm waiting for someone I know to say "it was just a cat"
but thankfully I'm keeping myself away from most of the people I think
might say that...
Tanukiki

"ahmward" wrote in message
...
I am so sorry for the loss of your cat. That and the anniversary of your
father's death are more than enough to set off an eating binge so it is
good to hear that you are not doing that. As the weeks go by, you'll
feel better.
Audrey

"tanukiki" wrote in message
news:KDRnh.3314$1h.1748@trndny09...
I did not make WI this morning but would have been down a couple of
pounds by my scale. My constant companion cat that I've had for 16 years
(I adopted her from a shelter and they think she was about one year old
when I got her) died last night just after 11pm. Last night was also the
5 year anniversary of my dad's passing so Jan 5th is officially a suck
day! Instead of eating away my grief I don't feel too hungry. But I just
couldn't get up to go to WW or the gym this morning so I'll have to give
myself some time and then make an effort to get back to the gym.
Hopefully I'll be at least up to do a little DDR on the PS2 in a day or
so.
Tanukiki

I opted for exploratory surgery for Miss Violette and she went to the bridge
from the surgery table. The vet I have said that she was sure she was not
helpable but after discussion she gave me possibilities and when we decided
for the surgery she had me sign PTS papers before the surgery, I feel good
about the decision, and always remember, you made the best decision for the
cat and that is what matters, Lee
tanukiki wrote in message
news:hcboh.3031$AM4.1029@trnddc07...
Thanks. Mine had a growth (boobie cancer) that I had looked at when I
discovered it in the summer. Unfortunately it was fairly extensive and the
consensus by 2 different vets was that the surgery would more than likely
be
too hard on her (she had a couple of other health issues) so I decided to
not do it. The one vet said I should put her to sleep but she wasn't
suffering so I decided to hope for the best and hope she'd be around for a
while. Money was never an issue for me or DH about it. I still wonder what
if I had opted for the surgery but I got another 5 months with her.
Thankfully she didn't appear to suffer and I didn't have to decide whether
to have her put to sleep. I had to do that to a cat of mine that was 7
quite
a long time ago and it just about killed me. I take alittle solace in that
she died with me laying next to her comforting her. Now I'm crying. :-) I
hope your baby's surgery goes well. Please let us know.
Tanukiki

"nobody but us chickens" wrote in message
...
I'm sorry about your kitty, I know how you feel.
My almost 18 yo cat is scheduled for surgery next Monday for a "growth"
on her belly. I'm so worried that she won't make it, she's been my baby
since she was a tiny thing. Some people say it's only an animal, why
would
you spend that kind of money for surgery, have it put to sleep. I can't
do
that,
she's healthy otherwise even though she's old. It's hard to even write
this, I
start crying.
I hope things get better for you.

"tanukiki" wrote in message
news:KDRnh.3314$1h.1748@trndny09...
I did not make WI this morning but would have been down a couple of
pounds by my scale. My constant companion cat that I've had for 16
years
(I adopted her from a shelter and they think she was about one year old
when I got her) died last night just after 11pm. Last night was also
the
5 year anniversary of my dad's passing so Jan 5th is officially a suck
day! Instead of eating away my grief I don't feel too hungry. But I
just
couldn't get up to go to WW or the gym this morning so I'll have to
give
myself some time and then make an effort to get back to the gym.
Hopefully I'll be at least up to do a little DDR on the PS2 in a day or
so.
Tanukiki

I know but it's hard to not second guess yourself, ya know. Thanks Lee.
Tanukiki

"Stormmee" wrote in message
...
I opted for exploratory surgery for Miss Violette and she went to the
bridge
from the surgery table. The vet I have said that she was sure she was not
helpable but after discussion she gave me possibilities and when we
decided
for the surgery she had me sign PTS papers before the surgery, I feel good
about the decision, and always remember, you made the best decision for
the
cat and that is what matters, Lee
tanukiki wrote in message
news:hcboh.3031$AM4.1029@trnddc07...
Thanks. Mine had a growth (boobie cancer) that I had looked at when I
discovered it in the summer. Unfortunately it was fairly extensive and
the
consensus by 2 different vets was that the surgery would more than likely
be
too hard on her (she had a couple of other health issues) so I decided to
not do it. The one vet said I should put her to sleep but she wasn't
suffering so I decided to hope for the best and hope she'd be around for
a
while. Money was never an issue for me or DH about it. I still wonder
what
if I had opted for the surgery but I got another 5 months with her.
Thankfully she didn't appear to suffer and I didn't have to decide
whether
to have her put to sleep. I had to do that to a cat of mine that was 7
quite
a long time ago and it just about killed me. I take alittle solace in
that
she died with me laying next to her comforting her. Now I'm crying. :-) I
hope your baby's surgery goes well. Please let us know.
Tanukiki

"nobody but us chickens" wrote in message
...
I'm sorry about your kitty, I know how you feel.
My almost 18 yo cat is scheduled for surgery next Monday for a "growth"
on her belly. I'm so worried that she won't make it, she's been my baby
since she was a tiny thing. Some people say it's only an animal, why
would
you spend that kind of money for surgery, have it put to sleep. I can't
do
that,
she's healthy otherwise even though she's old. It's hard to even write
this, I
start crying.
I hope things get better for you.

"tanukiki" wrote in message
news:KDRnh.3314$1h.1748@trndny09...
I did not make WI this morning but would have been down a couple of
pounds by my scale. My constant companion cat that I've had for 16
years
(I adopted her from a shelter and they think she was about one year
old
when I got her) died last night just after 11pm. Last night was also
the
5 year anniversary of my dad's passing so Jan 5th is officially a suck
day! Instead of eating away my grief I don't feel too hungry. But I
just
couldn't get up to go to WW or the gym this morning so I'll have to
give
myself some time and then make an effort to get back to the gym.
Hopefully I'll be at least up to do a little DDR on the PS2 in a day
or
so.
Tanukiki