Lenny

Hi there everyone, and Merry Christmas. I've not been on this site for about a year and a half when I lost my Lab Storm in February of 2010 so have not had a chance to read everyone's posts, but I will get to that I am sure! What a wonderful site this is, when I lost my 14 year old Storm it was, in a word, complete devastation. I had no idea it would be anywhere near as awful as it was, but alas, we have come through and we now have a Pomeranian/Sheltie X from the SPCA who is a ball of fire - he's a gem.

Well, the reason I am here again is because I have lost my beautiful 15 year old cat, Lenny. He died just today, but I knew he was not doing well as he was diagnosed in early December with lymphoma. I know he was old, and I tell my three children (8, 6 & 4 years old, so very young still) that he was old and he had a good life, which of course he did - but it is so hollow, you know what I mean? I say it like a robot! Anyway, he died trying to get up on my son's bed and his paw got stuck so I guess that it was too much for his old frail body. The irony is I had called the vet to take him tomorrow to be put down, I knew I was doing him no favours by keeping him alive any longer.

I am so sad and I miss feeding him already, he went downhill so very quickly, it's only been weeks since he was well and going outside and enjoying life. I am a mess and my poor kids can't figure out why I'm so sad, I've spend 15 years with this special cat that we rescued from certian death. I am so sad, as I know everyone is on here and I'm so sad for everyone.

Anyway, not making much sense, but just wanted to say hello and I am looking forward to talking to you all!!! Take care and I'll catch up soon - I'm off to try not to cry now!!!!

Moira

A Quick Hello

Hi there, just wanted to say hello to you all and that I am so sorry for all of your losses. My name is Moira and I just lost my best friend Storm on Monday. I got Storm 14 years ago when he was just a wee puppy of 11 weeks, he was a black lab/sheltie cross and he was wonderful. My husband and I got him in 1996 and he was our baby until the birth of my first son in 2003. Despite having three children in less than four years, Stormy was my first baby. He still had his regular walks even though we are so busy with three young children. Lucky for Storm, my husband started working at home in 2002 and I have been home pretty much since my son was born in 2003, so he was never really alone after that I am happy to say.

Stormy was very healthy recently as a month ago, but sadly he was not able to get up on his own suddenly. I took him to the vet three weeks ago and he went on pain medication so it was easier for him to get up. Once he was up he was okay which made me feel better about the whole situation. I knew in my heart we did not have long with him as 14 is a great old age for a bigger dog, but I NEVER EVER thought it would be as soon as it was. I cannot believe how devastated I am by this loss and if somebody had told me his a few weeks ago I would not have believed it. The hole in my heart is huge, I miss him so incredibly I cannot express it in words. I do function, but whenever I think about my sweet boy the ache just takes over my whole being, it is crushing. I never would have imagined feeling this devastated by my Stormy's passing.

Anyway, just wanted to say a quick hello, think I'll be back pretty regularly. My heart aches for you all and your sweet pets. I am also thankful for this site, I think it's wonderful how you all support each other.

Hugs to you all,

Moira