Re: I don't think I'll ever buy a pet.

feeds@yuku.com (Bellyra) — Fri, 23 May 2008 14:36:10 GMT

I'm glad you will get to spend some more time with Butterscotch.

I also know what it's like to lose a pet. I lost my dog a couple of years ago. I found the decision very hard to make, constantly wondering if I had waited to long or if I had waited not long enough. Because you make the decision and then they do something to make you doubt all over again. When the vet came to euthanise my dog he got up all on his own, which was very hard for him to do, and wentto her wagging...

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feeds@yuku.com (DeborahKizzy) — Fri, 23 May 2008 04:38:45 GMT

Aww CG!
I'm so sorry I know exactly how you feel.

My dog shophie died last februrary from cancer. She was my best friend, I loved her more than I've ever loved anyone.
She had been there for me since I was 5. And oh god, im filling up just writing about her.
I did all I could to keep her alive. But in the end, you see that all your doing is keeping them alive for you....

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feeds@yuku.com (LadyKate63) — Fri, 23 May 2008 03:51:35 GMT

DD

Sorry to hear about your parrot, Saul.

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feeds@yuku.com (Delicious Denial) — Fri, 23 May 2008 03:32:59 GMT

I'm glad you've had some more time with her. I didn't see that update from you before. You say it's not blocking her airway. Does that mean she has mouth cancer? In which case, perhaps there might be a little more hope? Our Old English has mouth cancer. They told us we should put her down immediately. We didn't and she's still alive, 7 months later. She's still loving life though it's getting bigger and closer to the point where it'll start constricting her...

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feeds@yuku.com (Daughter of Tiaran) — Fri, 23 May 2008 00:14:38 GMT

That's great to hear, CG. At least you have some more time to spend with her.

Re: I don't think I'll ever buy a pet.

feeds@yuku.com (cobalt snow) — Fri, 23 May 2008 00:08:52 GMT

I lost my parrot Cuca earlier this year. My mom and I were devastated-particularly my mom. Frankly, I don't want any more pets-and no one could convince me otherwise. You get attached to them-and once they die, it hurts too much. My parents were the ones who usually bought...

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feeds@yuku.com (LadyKate63) — Thu, 22 May 2008 13:18:40 GMT

CG, I'm glad to hear you have more time with Butterscotch.

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feeds@yuku.com (Delicious Denial) — Thu, 22 May 2008 13:00:42 GMT

I'm sorry.

Re: I don't think I'll ever buy a pet.

feeds@yuku.com (TaladarkieJJ) — Wed, 21 May 2008 23:04:38 GMT

Good to hear that she can stay with you for a while longer.. Try to make the best out of the time you have left with her.

I lost my dog 3 years ago. Sometimes it still hurts.. I had the little girl for almost 16 years.. It's hard to let go but that's the way it is.. At first I thought I would never want a new pet again.. but lately i'm really considering it. So hopefully I can get my mom to agree on that and to get a new dog

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feeds@yuku.com (ChakramGoddess) — Wed, 21 May 2008 22:54:24 GMT

Thanks, everyone.

Good news: Butterscotch doesn't have to go just yet. When my stepdad took her to the vet tonight, it turned out that the tumor wasn't blocking her airway, so they let him bring her home. We're going to keep her on pain meds for now. I'm thanking God for allowing us a little more time with her.

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feeds@yuku.com (lovedust) — Wed, 21 May 2008 19:35:20 GMT

I'm sorry about your loss When my pet died a few years ago I was convinced I would never get a new one. It was heart breaking. I still think about my little guy once in a while but recently I bought a new pet and it...it's just nice to have a small companion around again. I guess you eventually learn to move on and build new relationships.

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feeds@yuku.com (MoyCullen) — Wed, 21 May 2008 19:19:33 GMT

CG: I'm so sorry to hear about Butterscotch . Animal companions are members of the family and the grief we feel when they pass on is very real and painful. As others have already told you, its so tough when they go and its natural to think that you never want to put yourself through that again. The first time we had to put down one of our cats, I felt exactly the way you do and thought I could never go through that...

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feeds@yuku.com (sarinou) — Wed, 21 May 2008 03:11:50 GMT

I'm so sorry CG I too know how hard it is and I definitely understand why you don't want another pet after that. When my dog had to be put down 8 years ago (geez, time flies, still feels like yesterday..) I swore to myself I'd never get another pet either and especially not another dog. But then my sister got a dog a few years ago and he's now a member of the family too whether I like it or not...I refuse to get too...

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feeds@yuku.com (amberholic25) — Wed, 21 May 2008 02:56:54 GMT

Awww, I'm so sorry it's always so tough when animals get sick especially ones you've had for a long time. I've lost many pets over the years but no matter how much it hurts at the tme evenually that hurt lessens (and what stays is the love and memories I have of them). Every time I lose a pet I always think and say that I will never get another one, but I end up doing the oppiste because I always feel a...

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feeds@yuku.com (Nanziniemi) — Wed, 21 May 2008 02:49:33 GMT

ahw hug for you!
My best buddie died in Februari, im still sad beyond words. But If I could choose and never have had him at all so it would save the grief.. I wouldn't have. Its sad that he had to die. But we spend 11 wonderfull years together. I would not trade them for anything in the world. I have a new cat now. Roxy, shes gorious aswell:)

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feeds@yuku.com (elsieaustin) — Wed, 21 May 2008 02:43:30 GMT

I'm so sorry.

It will get easier as you get older... I remember the time I lost the first cat I'd ever really loved. I was at summer camp, and my dad drove up to tell me that he was going to have to be put to sleep. I tried to tell him, the counselor, and some of my fellow campers, and I couldn't even say the words without starting to cry. And than I decided there and then that (1) I did want another cat,...

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feeds@yuku.com (Xenasgrrl) — Wed, 21 May 2008 00:56:24 GMT

I'm so sorry, CG, to hear about your doggie!

I still miss our old family dogs, Don-Don and Suzuki. But you know, growing up with them, thy gave me so much joy, and I have such good childhood memories of them, I wouldn't trade it for anything. Now that I'm a mom, we have a family dog, Daisy, and she is like a member of the family. I know it will be super sad...

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feeds@yuku.com (Aurora Goddess) — Wed, 21 May 2008 00:10:43 GMT

I'm sorry to hear about your dog. I'm not really sure what to say. For me, I can't imagine living without pet(s) because they just bring so much to my life even if I know I'll lose them. The love and joy I get from a pet outways the sadness when they're gone. I hope it will get better for you, in time.

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feeds@yuku.com (ChakramGoddess) — Tue, 20 May 2008 23:54:22 GMT

Thanks, Calli and Snikz.

I just spent a few minutes with Butterscotch, telling her I loved her and was sorry for not showing it more often, that she'd be missed and never forgotten, and that God would take good care of her. She looked at me like she understood my words, which was somewhat comforting. I hope God does have a place up there for animals.

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feeds@yuku.com (snikkerz88) — Tue, 20 May 2008 22:58:04 GMT

Awww CG, I'm so sorry to hear of your loss.

I can understand not ever wanting to get another pet, but maybe in time the joy and benefits will outshine the fact that sometimes, ya just have to say goodbye to the things you love...

I don't think I'll ever buy a pet.

feeds@yuku.com (ChakramGoddess) — Tue, 20 May 2008 22:17:09 GMT

Our Golden Retriever, Butterscotch, has cancer and will probably have to be put down tomorrow night. She's been in the family more than half my life, but I didn't spend nearly as much time with her as I should have. I don't feel like we ever formed a real bond. And now we never will.

When I'm done with school and living on my own, I don't think I want to own any pets. You get to enjoy them for a few years,...