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« Reply #275 on: November 13, 2008, 11:27:51 AM »
Im so so sorry Twirl.

The good news about pets unlike humans is we have the option to put them down very gently and with dignity.  It doesnt lessen our pain for them.  But we also dont have to sit and watch them wither and be in pain.  :cuddle;.  Go back and read rainbow bridge.  Your Zuko is playing and doing well.  And one day you will be back with all your loving pets again.



Karen had a cat.  Morris.  Yup just like on the commercials.  She had him for 22 years.  And when she FOUND him he couldnt walk and was under her car.  He was a full grown cat at this point.  She took him in and gave him a Great home.  I was lucky and got to know him for his last 11 years.
Like you we took him to the vet.  Vets can tell age by looking at there eyes who knew??  and he was surprised how old morris was. (his quess was 25) Just like you the needle went in and we both held him for his last breath.  I walked back into the waiting room in tears.  I know its hard.
Two weeks later a baby cat showed up in our yard.  Looked just like Morris only much smaller.  he know lives with us.  His name is MiniMoe.  He is not a replacement.  Just a new addition to the family.
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« Reply #276 on: November 13, 2008, 11:38:41 AM »
Lovely post Paul and lucky Mimimoe.


Twirl, I'm so so sorry about Zuko but I'm beyond happy that he didn't die in that stupid garage.  He knew you loved him and wanted no more pain for him.   :grouphug; :cuddle; :cuddle; :grouphug;
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« Reply #277 on: November 13, 2008, 12:03:06 PM »
aaaawwww Twirl, girlfriend, I am soooo very sorry!!!!!      :cuddle; :cuddle; :cuddle;
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« Reply #278 on: November 13, 2008, 12:41:57 PM »
Zuko knew you loved him and cared for him for a good part of his life.  Go pet Sad Sack and your other cats while you mourn for your cat.  They will miss him also.  Ming ran around our house for a month looking for our cat Nanny after I had to put her down due to old age and crisis. I hope you are feeling better.
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« Reply #279 on: November 13, 2008, 12:47:28 PM »
you guys are 8)
makes my heart hurt less :-*
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« Reply #280 on: November 13, 2008, 04:30:08 PM »
 :grouphug; for twirl.
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« Reply #281 on: November 14, 2008, 12:56:07 AM »
Dear Twirl... I have a tear in my eye for your pain and your loss.. but remember Zuko was there with you right to the end (or you were with him) and he knew how much concern and love you had for him to do the right thing by him and put him to rest where therw will be no more pain. I'm so glad you got him back from that _*@#*@*_@ neighbour in time.

(incidently did you know that a cat's purr as much as it comforts us and makes us feel they are happy and content... I read somewhere that a cat's purr has some kind of sonic vibrations that actually assists a cat's bones in healing, so if they've fallen and broken something you might hear them purring loudly because it actually assists in their healing).

I sat Celeste over my kidney and commanded her to purr her little heart out... I lef her there till I could handle the weight no more.... My GFR went from 5 to 6!!! :D

*hugs* for Twirl in the memory of Zuko... a loved and cherished family member... :grouphug;
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« Reply #282 on: November 14, 2008, 04:20:31 AM »
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« Reply #283 on: November 14, 2008, 05:33:59 AM »
Twirl, I am so sorry to hear about Zuko.  He was lucky to live in such a loving home.  I wish I could give you a big hug.   :cuddle;
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« Reply #284 on: November 14, 2008, 07:40:58 PM »
Twirl... I am so sorry about your loss.  :'(

Ruth and I send our love... hang in there.  :grouphug;
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« Reply #285 on: November 14, 2008, 08:03:46 PM »
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« Reply #286 on: November 14, 2008, 08:30:36 PM »
Twirl, It hurts so much to lose such pure love. I am sorry for your loss.

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« Reply #287 on: November 18, 2008, 06:33:28 PM »

I am so very sorry. Poor twirl. I didn't read this thread until now. Hugs for you my friend.  :cuddle;  :cuddle;  :cuddle;
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« Reply #288 on: November 19, 2008, 04:45:44 PM »
it is a week
from tonight that Zuko had a peaceful night at his home
and then tomorrow will be a week he has been gone
I still expect to see him on the brick ledge in the D mornings
he was always there to greet me for a tummy rub
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« Reply #289 on: November 19, 2008, 04:50:08 PM »
Twirl, I know it is really hard.  I wish there was something I could do to make you feel better.   :cuddle;
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« Reply #290 on: November 19, 2008, 05:07:14 PM »
Cats are super special. I still miss my Nanny Cat.
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Remember your present situation is not your final destination.

Take it one day, one hour, one minute, one second at a time.

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« Reply #291 on: November 19, 2008, 06:03:52 PM »
 :cuddle; Hugs Twirl  :cuddle;
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Cadaveric transplant 1985
New upper-arm fistula April 2008
Uldall-Cook catheter inserted May 2008
Haemo-dialysis, self care unit June 2008
(2 1/2 hours X 5 weekly)
Self-cannulated, 15 gauge blunts, buttonholes.
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First failed kidney transplant removed Apr.  2009
Second trx doing great so far...all lab values in normal ranges
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« Reply #292 on: November 19, 2008, 07:40:25 PM »
Sorry to hear about Zuko Twirl, I was catching up on post.
I read your post and it reminded me of the day our cat Bandit died, a very rough day. I have no words that can fit to comfort you, but I wish you well and Zuko is no longer in pain.
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« Reply #293 on: November 20, 2008, 03:48:50 AM »
Chris
you are wrong
you did have words of comfort
every word you posted gave me comfort
you're a cool person and I am very fond of you
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« Reply #294 on: November 20, 2008, 05:16:36 AM »
I give Celeste an extra big cuddle and long tummy rub when I see her because I have been thinking of you and Zuko...

*hugs* to you Twirl....
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3/1993: Diagnosed with Kidney Failure (FSGS)
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27/11/2010: Cadaveric kidney transplant from my wonderful donor!!! "Danny" currently settling in and working better every day!!! :)

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« Reply #295 on: February 12, 2009, 11:09:46 AM »

Ha!  :rofl; http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=plWnm7UpsXk
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She did PD Sept. 2013 - July 2017
Found a swap living donor using social media, friends, family.
New kidney in a paired donation swap July 26, 2017.
Her story ---> https://www.facebook.com/WantedKidneyDonor
Please watch her video: http://youtu.be/D9ZuVJ_s80Y
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« Reply #296 on: February 12, 2009, 03:42:42 PM »
Cute!   :clap;
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« Reply #297 on: February 12, 2009, 03:46:05 PM »
how cute!   wouldn't ya love to know what our pets think about us sometimes?    :rofl;
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« Reply #298 on: February 13, 2009, 05:27:14 PM »
Well, I can tell when she's swearing at me. .. .
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« Reply #299 on: February 13, 2009, 05:29:31 PM »
Quote from: jbeany on February 13, 2009, 05:27:14 PM
Well, I can tell when she's swearing at me. .. .
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