A dedication to Casper the cat.

Pangur Ban · 01-04-2002, 01:02 AM

On December 28th, my mother and I took our much loved family cat to the vet. Casper did not come back home with us. He was 16 years old, and had an untreatable heart condition and difficulty breathing. We made the the only decision we could.

My mother was too upset to stay with Casper for the final moments, so I stayed, for her, for my sister in London, for myself, but most of all for Casper. It was the hardest thing I have ever done.

" .. not for lack of love we sent you away, but we loved you too much to force you to stay .. "

Mark, Margaret, Kylie.

Aelia Jusa · 01-04-2002, 02:01 AM

I'm so sorry for your loss, Pangur

I know what it's like to lose a family member like that; it must be extremely sad for you.

Neb · 01-04-2002, 07:20 AM

My sympathies Pangur... I know how it is to lose a family member like that...

DragonMage · 01-04-2002, 08:36 AM

I can most definitely sympathize with you, Pangur.

I had to make that decision myself a few years ago with my Baby who had gotten cancer (from having his rabies shot in the same place for too many years). It destroyed me emotionally to do it, but I could not leave him during that time. I still cry when I think of it (as I'm doing now), but I would not have had it any other way.

Sometimes, doing what is best is very difficult.

My condolences to you and your family. My admiration to you for your courage and fortitude in staying with Casper.

"A grief shared is not half so hard to bear."

01-04-2002, 02:01 AM	#2
Aelia Jusa Iron Throne Cult Join Date: August 23, 2001 Location: Brisbane, Australia Age: 42 Posts: 4,867	I'm so sorry for your loss, Pangur I know what it's like to lose a family member like that; it must be extremely sad for you. __________________

01-04-2002, 08:36 AM	#4
DragonMage 20th Level Warrior Join Date: September 6, 2001 Location: The lighter side of life, a.k.a. Newnan, Georgia Age: 55 Posts: 2,767	I can most definitely sympathize with you, Pangur. I had to make that decision myself a few years ago with my Baby who had gotten cancer (from having his rabies shot in the same place for too many years). It destroyed me emotionally to do it, but I could not leave him during that time. I still cry when I think of it (as I'm doing now), but I would not have had it any other way. Sometimes, doing what is best is very difficult. My condolences to you and your family. My admiration to you for your courage and fortitude in staying with Casper. "A grief shared is not half so hard to bear." __________________ [img]\"http://home.earthlink.net/~moraine_sedai/_uimages/dragonmage.gif\" alt=\" - \" /> [img]\"ubb/noncgi/smiles/hero2.gif\" alt=\" - \" /> <br />Alureth...Dragon friend of Lady Breanna<br /><br />Co-Owner/Operator of the Evil Petting Zoo and devout member of the HADB clan.<br />Commander of the Dragon Fleet, IW Peacekeeping Force<br />Mother Hen of IW and Mage extraordinaire.<br /><br />Utterly in love with my soul mate, Hiram.

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01-04-2002, 01:02 AM	#1
Pangur Ban Avatar Join Date: June 3, 2001 Location: Melbourne, Australia Age: 64 Posts: 569	On December 28th, my mother and I took our much loved family cat to the vet. Casper did not come back home with us. He was 16 years old, and had an untreatable heart condition and difficulty breathing. We made the the only decision we could. My mother was too upset to stay with Casper for the final moments, so I stayed, for her, for my sister in London, for myself, but most of all for Casper. It was the hardest thing I have ever done. " .. not for lack of love we sent you away, but we loved you too much to force you to stay .. " Mark, Margaret, Kylie.

01-04-2002, 07:20 AM	#3
Neb Account deleted by Request Join Date: May 17, 2001 Location: . Age: 38 Posts: 8,802	My sympathies Pangur... I know how it is to lose a family member like that...

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