Sad News

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Mon, 05-12-2003 - 2:59pm
I'm sorry to bring this to you on such a beautiful Monday morning, but could not get myself to write about it over the weekend. Our Lieben passed away on Saturday. She had started to go downhill during the week and on Friday stopped eating or drinking, except for a little water we could get into her with an eyedropper. It became clear on Friday night that she was in distress and we knew that if she did not go on her own overnight we would have to take her to the vet. Unfortunately, we did have to do that Saturday morning.

She lived for about 6 months after she became sick - a lot longer than anyone thought she might, so we are grateful for that time with her. Up until Friday, she was alert and reasonably active for a cat with such a horrible disease.

Dh and I have no children, so our cats mean the world to us. We miss her very much and know that it will take awhile before we can re-focus our thoughts on just the good memories of her. For now, we are comforted a bit knowing that surely, when Lieben left us she was met by Hupfen, our cat who passed three years ago and that they are probably sitting in God's lap getting the love they both deserve.

JL

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In reply to: lilies3
Mon, 05-12-2003 - 3:56pm
(((((JL))))), I'm so sorry about Lieben. She sure gave it a big try, didn't she? I love my kitties, too, and dread the day that they'll leave us. But I know the day will come.

Little Lieben was certainly lucky to have such caring humans in her life while she was here. If only all pet owners were as compassionate as you and your DH.

Many hugs,

Red

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In reply to: lilies3
Mon, 05-12-2003 - 4:09pm
(((mslily)))i am so sorry to hear such sad news,and the picture you paint of god having both of them sitting on his lap is a very consoling one.i do think that you and dh gave lieben and hupfen much love while here on earth more then some parents give their own children.you take care of yourself mslily,lieben is free from pain and at peace!!(((hugs)))mindy
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In reply to: lilies3
Mon, 05-12-2003 - 5:32pm
Oh Janet! I am so sorry to hear about Leiben! I am sorry that things turned out this way , but know that Lieben is no longer in any pain and yes most likely with your other cat.

I think it is so hard to lose a loved one and that does not just mean people but our pets also.

Hugs, Lor

     

 

          

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In reply to: lilies3
Mon, 05-12-2003 - 6:08pm
Oh Janet, my heart goes out to you both, you know how I feel about my babies too. You are so right, they are both sitting in God's lap right now and you will one day see them both again, my dear friend. Love, Gabby

       


 


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In reply to: lilies3
Mon, 05-12-2003 - 6:32pm
Dear Janet....I was so saddened to hear that your sweet Lieben has died...She brought so much joy into your life..I know you will miss her greatly....Take comfort in knowing her pain is over and she has gone on to join your dear Hupfen..Take care dear friend....The loss of a pet is not easy..also,please know that you are in my thoughts...Sending hugs your way..
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In reply to: lilies3
Mon, 05-12-2003 - 6:39pm
Oh Lilie, I know how upset you must be. Losing a pet is very painful. Hugs, Bernie
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In reply to: lilies3
Mon, 05-12-2003 - 9:07pm
Janet, I know Lieben meant the world to you...so sorry about him.((((Hugs)))) Cindy

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In reply to: lilies3
Mon, 05-12-2003 - 10:37pm
I am sorry to hear your sad news...we become very attached to our pets...they give us so much in return..when my cat Monkey was killed in 2001, 2 days after 9/11...I was comforted by an email about "Rainbow Bridge"...where pets wait for us...and that week Monkey was amusing all the poor souls lost in 9/11 with her antics!!...there is a website...my heart goes out to you..hugs,Dutch
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In reply to: lilies3
Mon, 05-12-2003 - 11:20pm
(((((((Janet)))))))I know what you're going through.

Many hugs, Darby


 



 
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In reply to: lilies3
Tue, 05-13-2003 - 12:15am
(((((Janet))))) Its so hard to lose one of our fur babies...so sorry to hear your news.

Many hugs,

Sooze

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