Rest in peace, Penny: 5/5/97 - 12/18/09

[Adam]

Hey all. Forgive this rather short message. I'm a tad emotional right now. Today I lost my favorite little furry friend, my cat Penny. Over the last 2 days she was very lethargic and not eating. The vet told us today that, basically, her diabetes had progressed to the point where there wasn't much hope. She was in renal failure. I made the only choice I really could... to have her put to sleep. I take solace in the fact that this was done before she truly began to suffer. Rest in peace, my bestest little girl.

 

[Angel77]

Aw what a pretty baby she was! I'm really sorry to hear about Penny. Losing an animal feels like losing a member of the family. Take comfort in knowing you did the right thing though...loving her enough to prevent any suffering

 

[Marquis De Sade]

Ugh. I remember the first time you were going through this. I'm sorry Adam. 🙁

 

[Jackalx33]

I am sorry for that adam.

 

[texastickler]

Awww Adam. I know what it is like to loose a pet. They are part of the family. I am very sorry to hear that.

 

[AngelOfDarkness]

I'm sorry Adam. *big hugs*

 

[falcon]

i am very sorry for your loss, adam. i know exactly how you feel as we had to do the same thing earlier this year. my condolences and good thoughts to you.

 

[Gothika]

very sorry to hear that its so hard loosing a pet

 

[myth77]

I'm very sorry to hear that. You did the right thing, but I know it feels just like losing a friend...you will be in my prayers.

 

[kered]

Losing a valued pet is tough Adam. I hadn't felt it in a while until I lost my first bird, Tuffy. You'll feel better in time.

 

[QueenMari]

Oh no,I'm so sorry! May she rest in peace

 

[TklDuo-Drew]

Sorry to hear the news about Penny, Adam.

She looked like a cutie.


🙁



Drew

 

[daddy]

So sorry to hear the sad news...my prayers are with you and remember that ALL pets go to pet heaven.

peace out,
daddy

 

[desdemona]

I'm sorry, Adam. The loss of a pet is not an easy thing. Diabetes isn't easy and you did a tremendous job treating her and keeping her going. Kidney failure is not something to mess around with and can lead to a painful amount of suffering. I know the decision wasn't easy, but it is the kindest one you will ever make. May you cherish the memories you had with your beloved Penny.

 

[grandizer]

Sorry for you loss man!

 

[Bohemianne]

I'm sorry about the sad news, Adam. Just remember that things will get better in time.

 

[Dave Pavet]

I am more attached to my dogs, then my wife!!!

 

[Adam]

I'd just like to take the time to thank everyone for their kindness and support over these last several days. I want you all to know that it has certainly helped me. Since I stayed with Penny the entire time, injection and all, it can be really easy to think about the sad events of Friday morning and want to burst into tears. What I have really attempted to do is reminisce about all the cute, funny and mischievous moments that she provided over the last 12 years. It puts a smile on my face, and that of my family.

Penny wouldn't want us to be sad. She was always very intuitive and seemed to be able to tell when we were feeling blue, and was right there to cheer us up. It comforts me that loved ones who have passed before me are likely taking care of her now. Though it may take quite a while, my family and I will see her again someday. Thank you again, everyone.

 

[AngelOfDarkness]

I know it's only a bit of comfort- but I always loved this poem.

Just this side of heaven is a place called Rainbow Bridge.

When an animal dies that has been especially close to someone here, that pet goes to Rainbow Bridge. There are meadows and hills for all of our special friends so they can run and play together. There is plenty of food, water and sunshine, and our friends are warm and comfortable.

All the animals who had been ill and old are restored to health and vigor. Those who were hurt or maimed are made whole and strong again, just as we remember them in our dreams of days and times gone by. The animals are happy and content, except for one small thing; they each miss someone very special to them, who had to be left behind.
They all run and play together, but the day comes when one suddenly stops and looks into the distance. His bright eyes are intent. His eager body quivers. Suddenly he begins to run from the group, flying over the green grass, his legs carrying him faster and faster.

You have been spotted, and when you and your special friend finally meet, you cling together in joyous reunion, never to be parted again. The happy kisses rain upon your face; your hands again caress the beloved head, and you look once more into the trusting eyes of your pet, so long gone from your life but never absent from your heart.

Then you cross Rainbow Bridge together....

 

[Ticklemeslow]

So sorry for your loss. My senior dog is 10 years and starting to show signs of maybe not being here much longer either, so I know exactly what you are going through. Your Penny is in Kitty Heaven.

 

[ticklebunny 2]

First I apologize that these condolences are arriving so late. I am so sorry to hear that you lost a very beloved pet Penny. She looks like a cutie and I bet she was a total sweetie, so beautiful. I am really sorry to hear this, made me so sad and broke my heart when I seen and just now read this thread. I know what you mean. It is heartbreaking and super hard to lose a beloved pet. Sadly bear and I recently just went through this too-living here at his grandma's house helping her and things-she had a white cat named Cassie she was going on like either 15 or 16 yrs old-getting up there in age. Sadly she developed bone cancer in her jaw-sadly antiobiotic did not help, surgery could have been too risky-may not have been a guarantee to fix it, could have come back later...for a while she was fine.

Yet sadly towards the end-she was not eating, if she did try to eat a few bites towards the end-hurt her we think, ended up not eating, laying around not moving and not her normal self, we did not want to see her suffer like that-so sadly we did the kind thing-we had to take her to be put to sleep. Yet even though we miss her like crazy and loved her like crazy, tough decision-we know we did the right thing-if it went on-she could have suffered greater discomfort and pain but still hurts-we always will miss her.

So sorry you are going through this, when we put her to sleep-on the way there and during and after the trip to the vet-we cried like crazy and I even shed some tears while at work, it was a super rough night so I know what you are saying. It is not something a pet owner ever wants to do, something you dread, you hate doing it, but you don't want the animal to be in pain or suffer...yet you know how much you are going to miss them-almost think your deep love for the animal is not going to let you have the strength to do it, but somehow when you think of your pet and the pain your pet feels-God gives you immense strength and instead of the pet feeling the pain here on earth-you allow the Lord show your precious beloved pet heaven.

So sorry this happened to you and sorry I went on like that, hope you know my thoughts and heart go out to you for your great loss and sorry about the tangent but losing our cat cassie is still pretty raw and fresh so rough,she loved laying under the Christmas tree and enjoyed the holidays. So sorry hope you can forgive this bunny's tangent. If you ever need to talk or someone to listen, I am here Adam. Just know your pet loves you still very dearly and thanks you for showing compassion and strength and great love-always be with you-heaven playing and smiling and purring-no more tears and no more pain.

Happy holidays to you and Merry Christmas here if you need a friend or someone to listen or to talk to you. Hugs.

🙁🙁🙁🙁