Pets... :( - Page 2

Wild_Honey · 31 Jul 2003, 19:20

It is so great to see you're not alone with that... :) Umm, and JJ, I have been to this site you recommended. :)

Terri · 01 Aug 2003, 10:22

Honey,

Glad to hear your hamster seems to be improving, hope it continues. I have a hamster and I don't know what I'd do if anything happened to it. I also have a cat who I absolutly adore. He's a lazy cat and just loves sitting in the sun doing nothing much. Except his peace has been disrupted recently. The poor thing has twice been terrorised by a pit bull terrier, that has come running onto my front garden, with his owner running some time after it. But by the time she arrives, my poor cat is terrified and hiding under the car, with the dog going mad, barking and growling. I was hysterical, 'cos I'm sure if the dog had got to my cat what the outcome would be. It does not seem a very friendly dog and when she finally manages to catch it she can hardly hold it on the lead. If people can not control dogs such as these they should not have them. Don't get me wrong I love dogs too, but they do need to be kept under control. My only hope is that this person is on holiday in the area and will be returning home soon.

ROSIE · 01 Aug 2003, 14:11

Just want to tell someone Trigger (my 5 toed cat has been to see Erik, my Dutch vet and his scabby ears are an allergic reaction to something he has put his head in that he should.nt have and he will be just fine.

Rosie

heat · 01 Aug 2003, 14:37

Thats good then Rosie - Bet you are relieved

ROSIE · 01 Aug 2003, 14:40

You bet, I kove my trigger more than the old man Trigger rocks the old git is a non meat believer, grounds for divorce I know be his still quite useful even after 20 years (well his accountant is)

Rosie

ROSIE · 01 Aug 2003, 14:41

Hey I'm not a rookie any more

Rosie

Wild_Honey · 01 Aug 2003, 17:20

Quote:

Originally Posted by ROSIE

Hey I'm not a rookie any more

Well done, Rosie.

Testify · 01 Aug 2003, 18:05

CG's Rosie.

Glad to hear things are better.

Wild_Honey · 03 Aug 2003, 00:41

I think I need your advice here. It's just that the tumor has grown. My hamster doesn't have problems, still, but the thing is that I am going to the UK for a week on August 19th, and I am so afraid that things get worse when I am not here. And I WANT to be here when he has to be put to sleep...

So I have decided to let him be put down BEFORE I go, no matter what.

Do you think it's the right decision?? It's just that I don't want my hamster to suffer ANY pain.

And this pain WILL come at some point. Is my thought fair or not?

original sin · 03 Aug 2003, 18:48

Wild Honey, I don't think that people who say oh why get upset it's just and animal should have pets. The way you are feeling shows you are a kind sensitive person. I have 3 cats and a dog each and every one part of the family

The cats are now 18, 15 & 13 so I'll probably start losing them soon and I know it will break my heart.

Wild_Honey · 03 Aug 2003, 19:31

Quote:

Originally Posted by original sin

Wild Honey, I don't think that people who say oh why get upset it's just and animal should have pets. The way you are feeling shows you are a kind sensitive person. I have 3 cats and a dog each and every one part of the family

The cats are now 18, 15 & 13 so I'll probably start losing them soon and I know it will break my heart.

Thank you Sin.

Terri · 03 Aug 2003, 19:46

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wild_Honey

Do you think it's the right decision?? It's just that I don't want my hamster to suffer ANY pain.

And this pain WILL come at some point. Is my thought fair or not?

I had to make this agonising decision a few years ago when our first cat had a tumor, so I can totally symathize with you. It was one of the hardest decissions I've ever had to make. But I knew I could not let him suffer and I had to let him go.
None of us want our loved ones to suffer, and I think it is totally reasonable that you do not want your hamster to suffer any pain because of your love for him.

My thoughts are with you
Luv Terri

Wild_Honey · 03 Aug 2003, 19:51

Quote:

Originally Posted by terri

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wild_Honey

Do you think it's the right decision?? It's just that I don't want my hamster to suffer ANY pain.

And this pain WILL come at some point. Is my thought fair or not?

I had to make this agonising decision a few years ago when our first cat had a tumor, so I can totally symathize with you. It was one of the hardest decissions I've ever had to make. But I knew I could not let him suffer and I had to let him go.
None of us want our loved ones to suffer, and I think it is totally reasonable that you do not want your hamster to suffer any pain because of your love for him.

My thoughts are with you
Luv Terri

Thank you Terri.. Yes, I have been thinking about this long and intensively, and I have come to the conclusion that it's just for his best, as much as it hurts me.

dottie · 03 Aug 2003, 21:02

Hi Wild Honey - I would say yes, simply for reason, you can say goodbye properly before you go, I've lost 5 cats and kept a little bit of fur of their tails, maybe you could save a little fur of your hamster.

ROSIE · 03 Aug 2003, 21:36

Just mke sure some-one is with you

Rosie

Wild_Honey · 03 Aug 2003, 22:04

Quote:

Originally Posted by ROSIE

Just mke sure some-one is with you

Rosie

I have asked a close friend of mine to accompany me to the vets.

shadow1000001 · 04 Aug 2003, 00:28

I totally understand what you are going through Honey. I had to make that same decision a few years ago with my cat Chewy. He was having anxiety attacks and the medication wasn't helping. It's a very hard decision to make but ultimately, it is the right one.
Hang in there,

Maria

Wild_Honey · 04 Aug 2003, 20:03

I have some news.... I had decided to take my hamster to the vets today, which I did. But they told me "He is still so alive, if you agree to it, we will try and operate him." I had my doubts because last time I went there they said it would be far too risky.
But I agreed...

And I just went there again and got him back - the tumor is gone, and my hamster is alive!!!!!

I will have to see how he does during the next days though, but for the moment, I am quite optimistic.

ROSIE · 04 Aug 2003, 20:13

Oh! that's so wonderful, I'm welling up !!!!!!!!!!!!

Give him a hug from me

Rosie

dottie · 04 Aug 2003, 20:39

Wonderful, wonderful news

Terri · 04 Aug 2003, 20:56

This is brilliant news!

Testify · 04 Aug 2003, 22:24

thats GREAT NEWS!!!!

nice one!!

JJ · 05 Aug 2003, 02:54

Hey there Honey!!!!!

Sorry, haven't been able to get in for a few days.....just read up on all that I've missed and WOW!!!!!!! What great news!!!!!

I am so pleased for you! I have been thinking and wondering how the little fella has been, and am so happy he's doing well.

JJ

JJ · 05 Aug 2003, 02:59

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Originally Posted by ROSIE

The trouble is the vets are two dutch guys just like the policeman in the Paul Whitehouse sketch and I can't keep a staright face.
Rosie

Only just got round to reading that Rosie!!.......

Cathie · 05 Aug 2003, 02:59

That's Fantastic News! I'm really happy for you.

31 Jul 2003, 19:20	#26
Wild_Honey Super Loafer Join Date: 23.03.2003 Location: Windeck, Germany Posts: 606	It is so great to see you're not alone with that... :) Umm, and JJ, I have been to this site you recommended. :)

01 Aug 2003, 10:22	#27
Terri Super T Join Date: 14.05.2003 Posts: 1,235	Honey, Glad to hear your hamster seems to be improving, hope it continues. I have a hamster and I don't know what I'd do if anything happened to it. I also have a cat who I absolutly adore. He's a lazy cat and just loves sitting in the sun doing nothing much. Except his peace has been disrupted recently. The poor thing has twice been terrorised by a pit bull terrier, that has come running onto my front garden, with his owner running some time after it. But by the time she arrives, my poor cat is terrified and hiding under the car, with the dog going mad, barking and growling. I was hysterical, 'cos I'm sure if the dog had got to my cat what the outcome would be. It does not seem a very friendly dog and when she finally manages to catch it she can hardly hold it on the lead. If people can not control dogs such as these they should not have them. Don't get me wrong I love dogs too, but they do need to be kept under control. My only hope is that this person is on holiday in the area and will be returning home soon.

01 Aug 2003, 14:11	#28
ROSIE Invisible again! Join Date: 30.06.2003 Location: Suffolk Posts: 1,240	Just want to tell someone Trigger (my 5 toed cat has been to see Erik, my Dutch vet and his scabby ears are an allergic reaction to something he has put his head in that he should.nt have and he will be just fine. Rosie

01 Aug 2003, 14:37	#29
heat Rampant Loafer... Join Date: 29.07.2002 Location: welshy wales Posts: 5,706	Thats good then Rosie - Bet you are relieved

01 Aug 2003, 14:40	#30
ROSIE Invisible again! Join Date: 30.06.2003 Location: Suffolk Posts: 1,240	You bet, I kove my trigger more than the old man Trigger rocks the old git is a non meat believer, grounds for divorce I know be his still quite useful even after 20 years (well his accountant is) Rosie

01 Aug 2003, 14:41	#31
ROSIE Invisible again! Join Date: 30.06.2003 Location: Suffolk Posts: 1,240	Hey I'm not a rookie any more Rosie

01 Aug 2003, 18:05	#33
Testify ragamuffin Join Date: 21.05.2003 Location: xxx daydreaming xxx Posts: 5,023	CG's Rosie. Glad to hear things are better.

03 Aug 2003, 00:41	#34
Wild_Honey Super Loafer Join Date: 23.03.2003 Location: Windeck, Germany Posts: 606	I think I need your advice here. It's just that the tumor has grown. My hamster doesn't have problems, still, but the thing is that I am going to the UK for a week on August 19th, and I am so afraid that things get worse when I am not here. And I WANT to be here when he has to be put to sleep... So I have decided to let him be put down BEFORE I go, no matter what. Do you think it's the right decision?? It's just that I don't want my hamster to suffer ANY pain. And this pain WILL come at some point. Is my thought fair or not?

03 Aug 2003, 18:48	#35
original sin Sinner Join Date: 15.04.2003 Location: cyber space Posts: 2,457	Wild Honey, I don't think that people who say oh why get upset it's just and animal should have pets. The way you are feeling shows you are a kind sensitive person. I have 3 cats and a dog each and every one part of the family The cats are now 18, 15 & 13 so I'll probably start losing them soon and I know it will break my heart.

03 Aug 2003, 21:02	#39
dottie queen post- whore extraordinaire Join Date: 29.01.2003 Location: Still Rockin' at "72" Posts: 13,181	Hi Wild Honey - I would say yes, simply for reason, you can say goodbye properly before you go, I've lost 5 cats and kept a little bit of fur of their tails, maybe you could save a little fur of your hamster.

03 Aug 2003, 21:36	#40
ROSIE Invisible again! Join Date: 30.06.2003 Location: Suffolk Posts: 1,240	Just mke sure some-one is with you Rosie

04 Aug 2003, 00:28	#42
shadow1000001 Mega Loafer Join Date: 10.07.2003 Location: Red Deer, Alberta, Canada Posts: 2,580	I totally understand what you are going through Honey. I had to make that same decision a few years ago with my cat Chewy. He was having anxiety attacks and the medication wasn't helping. It's a very hard decision to make but ultimately, it is the right one. Hang in there, Maria

04 Aug 2003, 20:03	#43
Wild_Honey Super Loafer Join Date: 23.03.2003 Location: Windeck, Germany Posts: 606	I have some news.... I had decided to take my hamster to the vets today, which I did. But they told me "He is still so alive, if you agree to it, we will try and operate him." I had my doubts because last time I went there they said it would be far too risky. But I agreed... And I just went there again and got him back - the tumor is gone, and my hamster is alive!!!!! I will have to see how he does during the next days though, but for the moment, I am quite optimistic.

04 Aug 2003, 20:13	#44
ROSIE Invisible again! Join Date: 30.06.2003 Location: Suffolk Posts: 1,240	Oh! that's so wonderful, I'm welling up !!!!!!!!!!!! Give him a hug from me Rosie

04 Aug 2003, 20:39	#45
dottie queen post- whore extraordinaire Join Date: 29.01.2003 Location: Still Rockin' at "72" Posts: 13,181	Wonderful, wonderful news

04 Aug 2003, 20:56	#46
Terri Super T Join Date: 14.05.2003 Posts: 1,235	This is brilliant news!

04 Aug 2003, 22:24	#47
Testify ragamuffin Join Date: 21.05.2003 Location: xxx daydreaming xxx Posts: 5,023	thats GREAT NEWS!!!! nice one!!

05 Aug 2003, 02:54	#48
JJ Senior Loafer Join Date: 07.07.2003 Location: Near the end of the line. UK Posts: 100	Hey there Honey!!!!! Sorry, haven't been able to get in for a few days.....just read up on all that I've missed and WOW!!!!!!! What great news!!!!! I am so pleased for you! I have been thinking and wondering how the little fella has been, and am so happy he's doing well. JJ

05 Aug 2003, 02:59	#50
Cathie Sweet But Sadistic Join Date: 18.06.2003 Location: Lincolnshire/Essex depending on the time of year! Posts: 4,098	That's Fantastic News! I'm really happy for you.