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13. Pets are such a large part of

Reply to Siwsan (Original post)

Fri Apr 19, 2019, 12:16 PM

Apr 2019

our lives. I have had many cats and dogs, loved them all equally. I remember after having to put my dog, Jody, to sleep I told a friend and started crying again. My younger son was about 9 years old at that time. Very soberly he told my friend "I think Mom would have had an easier time putting one of us to sleep" Oh, there WERE times, believe me! (just joking)

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I took Boudicca to the vet, this morning, full expecting to bring her home in a cremation box [View all] Siwsan Apr 2019 OP

Hang in there, Boudicca! spooky3 Apr 2019 #1

I did not know that about torties peacebuzzard Apr 2019 #2

Meow meow says my Penny poo..... asiliveandbreathe Apr 2019 #3

Sweet girl wants to stick around her Mom for a little bit longer. Hugs to you both. Fla Dem Apr 2019 #4

She is so pretty!!! Hugs to you both. Srkdqltr Apr 2019 #5

She is a warrior queen. Zoonart Apr 2019 #6

Good name and good health to both of you. IADEMO2004 Apr 2019 #7

I was there last August qazplm135 Apr 2019 #8

I still have my little Tuxedo cat, Sophie Stinky Toes Siwsan Apr 2019 #9

Your kitties are having good lives Marthe48 Apr 2019 #19

That's the thing to do! Some people swear off pets altogether to avoid future heartbreak. Karadeniz Apr 2019 #17

I'd still be miserable if I hadn't qazplm135 Apr 2019 #18

That's so cute how she loves her vet! happybird Apr 2019 #10

I'm glad you get some more time to love each other. femmedem Apr 2019 #11

Boudicca irisblue Apr 2019 #12

Pets are such a large part of Scarsdale Apr 2019 #13

Loving an animal... Ohiogal Apr 2019 #14

hugs to you and your beautiful little girl. niyad Apr 2019 #15

Hugs to you and beautiful Boudicca. I'm sure her "tortitude" is helping her. catbyte Apr 2019 #16

I understand, Siswan Niagara Apr 2019 #20

I will do that. Thank you! Siwsan Apr 2019 #21

You're very welcome! Niagara Apr 2019 #22

Meowr! shenmue Apr 2019 #23

She kind of looks like the kitty I just sat for artislife Apr 2019 #24

Torties are my fave. Laffy Kat Apr 2019 #25

Whew, that's a releif. BigmanPigman Apr 2019 #26

Great news! democratisphere Apr 2019 #27

Aw that's good news. wendyb-NC Apr 2019 #28

shes lovely and i dont see her ready to go anywhere just yet! samnsara Apr 2019 #29