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Goodbyes
I, like most quilters, have a cat. But I am not a cat person, I got the cat by accident and though I love her, it's always been my dogs that have my full devotion. Last summer I lost my 7 yr old Jack Russell Terrier, Cricket, to a speeding car. It was abrupt and horrible and I miss the yappy little pain in the neck every single day. But for the last 14 years there's been Echo, my 140 lb big black lab that spent most of her time pretending she's a rug on my living room floor and by my bed at night. I was hers just as much as she was mine, she never left my side for all those years, so the last few weeks as I watched her grow sicker and weaker, I spent most of my days by her side, giving her what little comfort I could, and soaking up as much puppy time as I could before I had to let her go. Finally, last week, it was clear she was not going to get any better and I couldn't watch her suffer any longer, she wasn't complaining at all, she was such a good girl. It took me three days to work up the nerve to make the call to the vet and Friday I saw my girl off, where hopefully she's running and playing with our Cricket. The weekend has been a test, with the cat running to the door every morning to let the dog out and again at the usual times during the day and at night, a reminder of what we are both missing. Cat has lost her cuddle buddy and it feels like I've lost my best friend. Rest in peace, pretty girl, you deserve it.
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Comment by viki hagan on July 24, 2012 at 12:41pm -
I like to think Echo and Cricket are back together again, with Echo laying in wait to pounce on poor Cricket and send her flying across the grass. It's something to see a 140 lb dog crouch and pounce like a cat and poor Cricket never seemed to know what hit her, lol. I miss them both so much, but am grateful Cat the cat is here with me at least. Susan, I hope your shadow is with you for a long time to come.
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Comment by Susan Skuda on July 24, 2012 at 7:30am
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Are we all kindred spirits or what? I feel the pain of each fuzzy, furry, feathered loss. I still think of my beloved cockers chasing squirrels merrily around the great beyond... and thankful for my "Shadow" who is still with me!
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Comment by viki hagan on July 21, 2012 at 10:58am
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Thank you, Cait.
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Comment by Cait Payne on July 21, 2012 at 6:10am -
Hi, have been following along on your excellent "Goodbyes" and all your tributes. They so teach us about unconditional love
Viki, You are being so positive and Hope that your new friend will find you soon. Have a good day at the open day, not to replace, but to help you and Cat.
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Comment by viki hagan on July 20, 2012 at 7:48pm
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Terri, I"m sorry you lost your Whistle, and very happy for you there was someone there to soak up the extra love. I'll definitely let y'all know if I get another four legged friend around here.
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Comment by Terri Jones on July 20, 2012 at 7:45pm -
Vicki, I just saw this post. I am sorry you lost your friend. We lost our beloved Whistle on June 29. She was a hound dog mix we rescued from an abusive situation. Even though she had been abused to the point that she really had social issues, she was still our loyal friend for 12 years. When we finally took her to vet to let her go, she was blind, deaf, arthritic, and incontinent.
We adopted our Gidget, dauschound mix, 18 months ago. We did so knowing that Whistle was old and not going to be with us much longer. Having the puppy in the house has made a huge difference! It was a good decision.
I hope you find a "friend" that fits you like an old pair of slippers. Let us know who "adopts" you!
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Comment by the rogue quilter on July 20, 2012 at 7:09pm -
that sounds like an great idea, viki. i am one of those people that gets "picked" by furballs...all that i have ever had, including the wdog i just lost. i sit and watch puppies play...pretty soon one is in my lap. you may find your perfect new friend at the joint adoption day. hope it is a good day for you, and that you are up for it.
debra...sounds like bert & hubby are the same way. glad you both found someone who filled that terrible void that we encounter w the loss of a beloved furry companion.
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Comment by viki hagan on July 20, 2012 at 6:49pm
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Debra, that's wonderful news and I'm glad you shared. I've been checking the pets on craigslist pretty regular, I just can't decide if I want another dog or not. There is a beautiful 9 mo old german shepherd on there today that made me stop and think for a minute. All of the local shelters here are having a joint adoption day next weekend, thinking I may go and just how I feel.. it's awfully strange around here with just me and the cat.
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Comment by Debra H Gibbs on July 20, 2012 at 6:29pm -
Viki, wanted to let you know that we adopted a dog on Monday, July 16, from out local humane society. My husband pretty much fell in love with him right of the bat. I was surprised, we only lost Ranger June 1, certainly thought he'd take longer, but he's been so miserable without Ranger. The new guys came is Albert J Pike II, or Bert. Seems to be settling in and he's totally devoted to The Hubs!
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Comment by viki hagan on July 11, 2012 at 10:44am
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I've been grateful to everyone who has posted about their lost furry friends.. it definitely helps to know I'm not alone. Me and Cat the cat are still figuring out what to do with ourselves without the big furry to hang out with us, but at least I know she's not suffering anymore.
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