So I said goodbye to my kitty today... [Archive]

Fraggle145

5/18/2011, 02:35 PM

:( :( :( :( :( :(

My cat Sanbo, commonly referred to as kitty, was 17 years old. I'd had her since 9th grade. She started not eating 10 days ago and lost a ton of weight. I took her to the vet and she seemed to get better, but then wasnt able to go to the box and was starting to become lethargic and lose her balance. So after another trip to the vet, she finally started taking food, but still couldnt really move and seemed to be suffering a lot. I couldnt stand it anymore and think I did the right thing by her.

It just really sucks though...

http://a7.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/225974_10100196121008817_9631299_48326546_5145463_ n.jpg

I buried her and then made a little memorial garden on top.
http://a7.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/227590_10100196222250927_9631299_48327900_5738066_ n.jpg

P.S. I know she was just an animal and not a person. So if that is all you are going to contribute to this thread please keep those thoughts to yourself. Thanks.

The Profit

5/18/2011, 02:39 PM

stoops the eternal pimp

5/18/2011, 02:39 PM

Sorry Fraggle..

3rdgensooner

5/18/2011, 02:44 PM

That sucks, sorry man.

Chuck Bao

5/18/2011, 02:45 PM

I'm so sorry for your loss, Fraggle. I imagine that Sanbo knew how much you loved her and cared and you obviously gave her a great home in Oklahoma. She was a Sooner.

GKeeper316

5/18/2011, 02:45 PM

i'm sorry about your cat. mine is about as old as that. i got her when she was a tiny kitten in feb 95 and has started her decline.

Partial Qualifier

5/18/2011, 02:46 PM

I'm sorry man. 17 years old she lived a long, full life.

Nice memorial.

badger

5/18/2011, 02:48 PM

*hug*

C&CDean

5/18/2011, 02:48 PM

Is that some sinsemillian on her grave?

Bummer dude.

olevetonahill

5/18/2011, 02:49 PM

Sorry Bro. Losing a loved one hurts.

Fraggle145

5/18/2011, 02:49 PM

Fraggle, I am sorry to hear about your loss. Our old cat, Sophie, was 17 when she took off and never came home. Prior to leaving, she had quit eating as well. I don't know how many animals I have owned in my life, but it is never easy to lose one.

Ya this was the first animal that I have owned that I had to do the hard part. My family had dogs when I was a kid, but they lived at my parents house so I was in college when they passed.

My wife was telling me that it hurts so much because its the longest relationship I have had in my adult life. Weird when you think about it that way...

stevo

5/18/2011, 02:50 PM

so sorry to hear that fraggle :( i lost my kitty last year, she was 20...it was so tough but it gets better

Fraggle145

5/18/2011, 02:51 PM

Is that some sinsemillian on her grave?

Bummer dude.

Heh, nope. Might make it easier though. :O

The flowers are all perennials - I think lilies and daisies.

CrimsonJim

5/18/2011, 02:54 PM

So sorry to hear, Fraggle. It's tough to lose a pet. Hang in there bro.

REDREX

5/18/2011, 02:58 PM

Sorry for your loss----Our cat was a victim of the chinese cat food contamination problem--- For the most part Cats are much nicer than people

The Profit

5/18/2011, 03:12 PM

Sorry for your loss----Our cat was a victim of the chinese cat food contamination problem--- For the most part Cats are much nicer than people

I agree Redrex. Was there any kind of settlement on that. What kind of food were you feeding it.

pphilfran

5/18/2011, 03:14 PM

It is always tough to lose a pet...

JDMT

5/18/2011, 03:27 PM

Sorry for the loss of your anipal.

soonerchk

5/18/2011, 03:29 PM

IB4OU2

5/18/2011, 03:29 PM

Sorry to hear Fraggle. My wife and I are dealing with our dog slipping away right now. He's losing his battle a little more everyday and eventually we'll have to put him down. You had to do what was humane and we face that as well just like our last two pets. I'm dreading that day.

REDREX

5/18/2011, 03:40 PM

I agree Redrex. Was there any kind of settlement on that. What kind of food were you feeding it.---Special Kitty in a pouch---I think they ended up with about $250,000 total for all claims----I filed out the paper work and had close to $1,000 in vet bills I sent in---I received a letter last week that I will get a pro rata share of the total---I am sure it will be about $10----The big losers are the Chinese producers that knowingly put something in the food to get it to pass a test---problem was it was poisonous---They were put to death----Harsh but fair

The Profit

5/18/2011, 03:43 PM

---Special Kitty in a pouch---I think they ended up with about $250,000 total for all claims----I filed out the paper work and had close to $1,000 in vet bills I sent in---I received a letter last week that I will get a pro rata share of the total---I am sure it will be about $10----The big losers are the Chinese producers that knowingly put something in the food to get it to pass a test---problem was it was poisonous---They were put to death----Harsh but fair

I agree with your last statement.

FirstAndGoalOU

5/18/2011, 03:54 PM

Fraggle, I am sorry to hear about Sanbo, Lived in a home growing up with multiple pets, mostly dogs a few cats but all were cared for by my older brothers or sister. Junior year OU, Making a little money on weekends I had a tech night shift at one of the Hospitals, Came back to my apt, 2nd floor cold Nov. night @ 4 am to find some one had decided to leave a kitten on my front doorstep! WTF was I to do? milk in a bowl, out of the cold.................Well 19 years later I too had to say Goodbye. I feel for you.

StoopTroup

5/18/2011, 03:56 PM

Sorry to hear Fraggle.

I'm not a kitty person at all.....but I have lost a few beloved pets.

NormanPride

5/18/2011, 04:02 PM

Sorry, Frag. I do not look forward to the day I have to do the same with my cat. He's gotten me through a lot of tough spots, and I just hope I have the strength to do the right thing when it's time. You did good.

soonerboomer93

5/18/2011, 04:04 PM

Sorry fraggle

Fraggle145

5/18/2011, 04:16 PM

Thanks guys. Your kind words actually do make it a little easier. I didnt really understand these threads when I first started on the board. Now I do.

Mjcpr

5/18/2011, 04:17 PM

Chaz knows exactly how you feel too.

:(

Boomer.....

5/18/2011, 04:19 PM

Sorry to hear that Fraggle.

dynersooner

5/18/2011, 04:20 PM

*internet hug*

texaspokieokie

5/18/2011, 05:28 PM

It's really tough !!

went thru that with our dog, but it was 16 yrs ago.

XingTheRubicon

5/18/2011, 05:36 PM

Sorry to hear that, man. Any time you lose something you've shared 17 years with, it's very difficult to part. best of luck...

picasso

5/18/2011, 05:40 PM

Sorry to hear this man. My folks lost ours a few years ago that we'd had for 17 years.
Best thing to do is mourn a while and then get another one.

stoopified

5/18/2011, 05:46 PM

I'm a dog guy BUT I do understand losing a pet who is like a member of my family.My condolences.

Midtowner

5/18/2011, 05:53 PM

That sucks man. As an animal lover (have 3 cats and a dog), I do feel for you.

Whet

5/18/2011, 07:48 PM

Sorry to hear Frag.

Wishboned

5/18/2011, 08:07 PM

I'm sorry for your loss Fraggle. I hope you can take comfort in the fact that she knew she was loved, and she was well taken care of.

A Sooner in Texas

5/18/2011, 08:13 PM

So sorry, Frag...I have a soft spot for cats and it's so hard to lose one, especially one that's been your friend for so many years.

ChickSoonerFan

5/18/2011, 09:13 PM

:( So sorry. You did do the right thing but I know it doesn't make it any easier.

cccasooner2

5/18/2011, 09:28 PM

---The big losers are the Chinese producers that knowingly put something in the food to get it to pass a test---problem was it was poisonous---They were put to death----Harsh but fair

Wish we would put some Chinese justice into our system.

Sorry to hear of your loss Fraggle. Bob has got a few years left I hope. He's old but still acts like a kitten. The only cat I loved or liked and he's not even mine (my niece's). We hang out a lot together now that she's in college.

Ctina

5/18/2011, 09:59 PM

Aww. Sorry.:(

Sooner_Tuf

5/18/2011, 10:09 PM

Man that is rough. All you can do is take as good a care of them as you can during their lives.

My dogs mean more to me than anyone. Including my kids and I am not kidding.

StoopTroup

5/18/2011, 10:13 PM

My Keyboard Dog is gonna play a tribute to your Kitty.

God Bless Fraggle....

zLF8EZsGea8

tcrb

5/19/2011, 06:52 AM

Sorry to hear this, Fraggle. I've had dogs and cats all my life and it's always hard to lose one. 17 years is a good, long life for a feline, but it's always tough when that inevitable day comes. I have a cat that just turned 14 and I know the day is not that far away when I'll have to let him go. We just have to enjoy them while we can. Condolences to you for your loss of your pal.

texaspokieokie

5/19/2011, 07:50 AM

My Keyboard Dog is gonna play a tribute to your Kitty.

God Bless Fraggle....

zLF8EZsGea8

that's a long 24 seconds.

Fraggle145

5/19/2011, 12:23 PM

that's a long 24 seconds.

That is awesome.

Fraggle145

5/19/2011, 12:25 PM

Just wanted to say thank you again to everyone for all the posts etc...

Sooner24

5/19/2011, 12:41 PM

You have my heart felt sympathy Fraggle.

I had to take my dog Buddy to the vets and have him put to sleep the day after I got back from the Washington game. I told my wife it felt like taking one of my kids. To this day I still expect him to meet me at the door when I come home from work.

GKeeper316

5/31/2011, 11:06 AM

http://i229.photobucket.com/albums/ee309/GKeeper316/Mischa.jpg

Mischa
jan, 1995 - may, 2011

so long roo... i guess 16 years was enough for you.

best cat i ever had.

olevetonahill

5/31/2011, 11:54 AM

Sorry for yer Loss Bro.
I just inherited another cat. No clue where she came from, But she decided she likes it here. Firecracker aint to happy with the cat poachin her turf tho.

swardboy

5/31/2011, 12:44 PM

Leaves an empty spot for sure. Condolences.

sooner59

5/31/2011, 12:47 PM

Sorry to hear that bro. At least it isn't in pain anymore. Had a long life for a cat though. That was quite a bit of time you got to make its life happier.

Flagstaffsooner

5/31/2011, 01:11 PM

Sorry Bro. I know how it hurts.

TheHumanAlphabet

5/31/2011, 02:52 PM

Sorry for your loss. The affection we have for our pets can be deep and the emotions tough. Hope you soon have only good memories of Sanbo.

IB4OU2

5/31/2011, 04:25 PM

ouwasp

5/31/2011, 08:01 PM

My wife got us a cat when we'd been married for about a week. He was black & white; named him Oreo. What a great friend he was! For sixteen yrs...

The day I took Orie in to be put down was a day of infamy. :(

I still talk to him when I mow past his grave...

GKeeper316

5/31/2011, 08:12 PM

i buried my little mischa in the back yard this afternoon.

i hope i never lose this house.

Fraggle145

5/31/2011, 09:35 PM

i buried my little mischa in the back yard this afternoon.

i hope i never lose this house.

:( Sorry for your loss. It does get easier though. ouwasp is right its just a hard, hard day. Just keep the good times in your thoughts.

Fraggle145

5/31/2011, 09:41 PM

We put our dog down Monday a week ago...still not over it.

Sorry for you loss too. All I keep doing is just remembering the good times, which I am sure you guys shared a lot of... It is a little hard at first, but makes it a little easier. I'm still not what you would call over it yet either.