Departed pets;

dudara · 25-08-2007 7:48pm

3 of my russian dwarf hamsters have died in the last week, and 4 have died in the last month.

I didn't mind it too much when the first one died as he was old, but the 3 recent deaths were all due to some kind of illness that must have passed between them. I've only one hamster left and the poor little guy has been sanitised up to his gills. If I lose him and have all my hamsters wiped out, I'll be gutted.

Punchy07 · 04-09-2007 12:33am

My dad unknowingly rolled over my dog after giving me a lift up to my friends house last week and I'm absolutely devastated.When I was young my mother was told she could never have another baby so we bought a dog and he was like a brother to me for 11 years.He went missing when he was 6 for two weeks but miraculously was found by someone who read our add in the paper.Then a year ago he was hit by a relative's car visiting our house and suffered from arthiritis ever since.His health has been worsening since that and I've been told his death last week may have eased his pain but it's no comfort.It's tearing me apart:(

R.I.P Sparky

yop · 08-10-2007 12:03pm

I had to put my fella down this morning, he was a 16 (last Saturday) year old scottish terrier.
I knew this would come some day but all I want to do now is get sick, my head is in shreds, my stomach feels on fire and I just feel now that I have murdered him.
The vet said his heart was under pressure and it was only fair but it was my call.

I don;t know what to do, no one here at work understands what I am going through now and laughed when I told them where I was.

Christ, I think I am going to crumble

demanufactured · 10-10-2007 9:28pm

This is tigger , he died yesterday morning.
He was 2 and a half , we also have his sister and 2 other females , he was such a chilled out cat ,we miss him so much

Our man in Havana · 10-10-2007 9:30pm

I am sorry for your loss.

pepper · 19-10-2007 8:41pm

chasing cars got the better of him

man i miss him

he was a ****zu (S H I T Z U) though we had to cut his hair short as he lived in the mud puddles lol

and he hada babys dummy HE stole it from my lil niece and it never left his side

Wreck · 31-10-2007 10:17pm

Penny took her final trip to Vet last week, for 18 years she was a joy to me and the rest of the family, so sad she's gone.

Jules · 25-11-2007 9:19am

Working in a vets, you come across people losing their pets every day. Most of the time you can be professional, 9/10 the pets are old or very sick and in great pain, so it's a kind of release.

But every once in awhile there is one doggie, who gets under your skin, you see him so often, walking around as if he owns the place. Always so happy and wagging his tail. Coming in for check ups and getting groomed but always kinda saying hello to me first by coming over to me and looking up at me as if to say, yep that time again!. And then the day comes when he comes in for his last visit. You try to say something comforting but all you can do is try to be professional and stop yourself turing to mush as he takes his last little breath. You look at the owners with tears in your eyes and just give them a caring smile. They have done the right thing for their little man.

But the right thing isn't always easy to do.

Scribbles, I'm gonna miss seeing you around.

corkimp · 26-11-2007 12:09am

I've been meaning to post this picture for ages. Here are two pics of our old dog Benji who went missing last december and we think he fell into the flooded quarry behind us.

poor Benji - we miss you and hope you didn't suffer. Just wish we knew what happened to him.

Bettyboop · 26-11-2007 1:12pm

my poor little dog Simba was put to sleep in UCD last night at 6.21pm
He went for a heart scan 10 weeks ago and they said his heart was perfect.
but he died of heart failure.He didn't get to have his yorkshire pudding yesterday
which he loves:)

arybvtcw0eolkf · 15-12-2007 1:57am

Sleep tight Tigger, our new additions to the family are running riot through the house, but dare they touch your shrine..

6034073

Always remembered buddy.

anastacia · 29-12-2007 4:45pm

hi my pet dog is missing since christmas day this year 2007,she went missing around northside shopping centre area,she is a little yorkshire terrier brown and black in colour her name is twinkle and my two little boys are absolutely heartbroken over her,she is a little gem,so loveable and always playing with my children,very friendly indeed she is 1 year old,i have put up ads everywhere,this is my last hope .if anyone has seen her please contact me with info at my email address:mccannedel@yahoo.ie,i would really appericate it,my two little boys would be so happy to be reunited with her.thankyou to all that answer..x

ps:im sorry if this is the wrong place to post this but im new to this.thankyou.

tulipandthistle · 07-01-2008 3:30pm

My French Bulldog, Froggy was killed by a farmer who ran her over and didn't stop.... He saw me and left me there in the middle of nowhere with my 19 month toddler and dying dog..... I heard her scream!

I always said Froggy was my first born, she was full of life and always happy.

Still miss her so badly!!

Froggy R.I.P
10/02/2002 - 24/01/2007

Micamaca · 08-01-2008 12:58am

Beautiful photos of Froggy. Sorry that you're still hurting but it's understandable. I'm sure Froggy is still full of the joys and smiling down on you from a safer place.

They never leave our hearts.

whiskeyman · 11-01-2008 10:38am

I remember when I was around 9, my best friends cat died and their whole family was gutted for days. I never really understood it, why people could have such emotions just for an animal, but I truely believe why now, and I feel for everyone here that's lost their beloved pet.
Our family cat died last night... We've had him 18 years (a very good innings, thats for sure), and he only really came ill the past month or so. Old age got the better of the little fella.
I'm sad, but it won't really hit in until the house is quiet... thats usually when he'd seek you out, or I'd seek him out for company. To be honest, I'm more sad for my parents, as they really loved and cared for him in the later years when all us kids flew from the nest.
Have a lovely long sleep Ginger. You were the most amazing pet any family could wish for.

the dee · 11-01-2008 2:36pm

With the Blue Cross Clinic last night. The vet had to put two dogs to sleep. One was very old, much loved and in lots of pain. The other was a young pup someone found, emaciated by parvo virus. My first time directly experiencing the death of anything. Both were very upsetting.

It's a very stress-free and peaceful way to go. It was the best thing for both of them. Just wish the pub had someone to cry over him like the old dog did

Chet T16 · 15-01-2008 12:39pm

Heres a website i made for our Harry. We had him cremated and have his ashes in a nice little casket

http://www.bacardicat.com/

The Master · 16-01-2008 8:35pm

The very sorely missed Samson

sing_dumb · 03-02-2008 6:45pm

Susie, my little marmalade/ginger cat, died suddenly, right in front of me, on Jan 9th, last. I have no problem admitting, that I spent 4 sad days grieving over her demise. Yeah, she was 11 years old, but she was never sick, and she totally ruled over this house. As well as having tons of "Cat-itude" she was originally brought here from France, so she also had that certain French , cavalier haughtiness about her too. She only ever ate Kit-E-Kat salmon or chicken, anything else was just so beneath her. I once offered her some Lidl cat grub...eh...no way would she touch it!!! But, admittedly, she was also a bould' little divil for the chocolate and crisps!!! She had a built-in Radar that could detect a Milk Tray sweet, or the rustle of a sneaky Tayto bag, from a mile off!!!

The day Susie died, started like any other. She had her breakfast of Chicken in jelly, but she could'nt seem to settle into her mid-morning routine after it. Then at 11.10 am, she sorta' did a long spitty thing, and she tried to run under the TV table. Then, she lay in front of the fire, really happily, and fell asleep. Or, so I thought. She was actually about 10mins dead, before it dawned on me, she had'nt moved a whisker in ages. My neighbour very kindly buried Susie for me, as I just was'nt up to it, what between all the sobs and the tears and the snots. She now resposes peacefully, right beside the Wild birdie food table.

I still hear the sound of the bell around her neck, I still check that I'm not sitting on top of her on the couch, and I still feel her head butting me, in the bed.
Seriously, the sense of grief and loss after the death of a much-loved pet, is HUGE!!!

I grieved so much, that I actually got told about "Pet Bereavement Councellors", from friends and family, trying to console me, after Susie.

Next week, I am going to officially adopt, two little abandoned, very young Ginger kitties, called Harry and Doris, a brother and sister, from the local animal rescue. They'll NEVER replace Susie, but, they can help with the healing process. They come neutered, de-flea-ed, wormed, and Micro-chipped, toilet (well...kitty litter) trained, and they cost about E300 between them, as a well-earned Donation to the people who have looked after them.

Can't wait.

sing_dumb · 03-02-2008 7:05pm

ALL Dunnes Stores shops, are currently selling off all it's stock, of fab Pet thingys, for virtually nothing!!! Gorgeous...."SCHNUGG" quality label, dog/cat beds, toys, carriers, blankets, scratching-posts, EVERYTHING for your pets, including certain flea/worm treatments, have been reduced to cents. For example...a super, warm, cosy... LARGE DOG bed, down from E40 (in December!!) is now selling for only E6, in D/S Henry St, yesterday. Other, super stuff, was sold off, for between 20/25 Cent, down from E20,E10, E5, in our local D/S Blessington. I bought a huge heap of great, really massive Pet stuff, for less than a Tenner, coz' our local, brililiant Pet Rescue Centre, has it's yearly Appeal on, and they'll be delighted with it.

Go look. Probably, it's all mostly sold by now, but, give it a try, anyway.

angieb · 03-02-2008 10:35pm

When I was a kid I always watched Blue Peter and they had the most beautiful lab called Goldie whom I adored. I promised myself that when I was older I'd have one and so when I was 22 I bought this snivelling little runt of a lab she became the light of our lives. Unfortunately I had to have her put to sleep in June 07 at almost 15yrs old, still miss her so much. She was our Goldie and she was perfect.

Lady Lainy · 03-02-2008 10:48pm

I still miss my cockateil bird.....Mohawk

He was a bird no one had wanted in a pet shop i did work experience in.
I opted to take the bird off there hands instead of being paid. I brought him home, within in a few days he perked up, ravished in the attention, fresh air and good food. then a few years later i got an african grey parrot and the two brids had there cages side by side and the became best of friends. well about a year ago mohawk passed away for reasons unknown. and my heart just went out to my parrot magoo. i swear his little heart was breaking he didnt whistle or talk for weeks.

Any time i used to play back videos of mohawk whistling or whistle like him my self poor lttle magoo used to get so depressed.... I eventually went out and spent about 150 euro on a pair of budgies and a new cage to perk magoo back up.

but still poor mohawk. he got me into parrots and birds. he was such a funky cool little bird

AnCapaillMor · 11-02-2008 1:57am

RIP Jinxy

Found her dead under the hedge 2 weeks ago, something or someone hit her on the head, thank god it looked like it killed her instantly. Jinxy was great, the father is retired and she kept him great company, when he'd be out the back, she'd rarely leave his side. She was essentially one of the family.

CrowdedHouse · 11-02-2008 8:37am

I hate seeing 'new post' in this thread.

My sympathies to all who lost their pets recently.

queencakes · 14-02-2008 3:42pm

Our little terrier, Scobie, died last night. My boyfriend found him dead at the side of the house with our labrador sitting beside him. He was full of beans when I came home from work yesterday and was chasing a soccer ball around the house like a lunatic. There isn't a mark on him so we think he may have had a heart attack. I cried for two hours.

Scobie strayed into our house about two and a half years ago and never left us. We never knew how old he was. He was very territorial and madly jealous of the other dog even though they were great friends and the lab was lost without him this morning.

i'll miss him alot, he was a great friend.

daauneal · 16-02-2008 2:11am

I found fry my bearded dragon dead yesterday he was only a few months old, the crickets got to his eyes before I found him.
Miss you fry , you deserved a better way to go.

NicsM · 18-02-2008 2:19am

My golden labrador and best friend of 16 years died on Valentines day. He went peacefully and thankfully my whole family were in the house when it happened. He had had 2 successful operations in UCD which gave him a new lease of life and a wonderful extra year with us. Two days before he died he followed me around pestering me to play fetch! (although in all his 16 years he never grasped the correct concept of 'fetch', he thought the game was to catch the ball and not give it back!)

The house just isn't the same without him, he used to wake me up at 6:30 every morning, he slept in my room and was my constant companion. He was extraordinarily sensitive and would do his best to cheer me up if he thought I was sad or upset. My heart really is broken, as I type this tears are running down my face, no dog will ever come close to my Zuppy. RIP.

Mrs. MacGyver · 18-02-2008 9:33pm

Dougal,

My beloved tom cat. Found him as a kitten dumped outside the post office in Carna Co Galway when i was teaching there. He shared my bed and my life. He used to sit on the window of the geography room last class to wait for me. The students had him spoilt as much as me. He got cancer last summer and died. But i'm lucky in that i have his grand son smokey, whose almost identical in tempermant.

Dougal August 2003 - June 2007

Ponster · 19-02-2008 3:42pm

Pepsi....I miss you kid. I haven't cried in over 15 years and yet I can't see the bloody keyboard for the tears.

I remember taking you to the park as a kitten on a lead to the surprise of everyone there but I was so proud of you. I loved the evenings watching episode after episode of Stargate or Timeteam while you slept on my chest. Or letting me know that it was time to let you out, at 6:30 in the morning, by licking Catrin's hair until she couldn't stand it any longer.

Pepsi disappeared Sunday morning and was found dead this morning in our celler. I'd like to think that his 2 days in the streets of Paris were full of adventures the like you'd see in a Hollywodd cartoon. I'd like to think that it was better that we had a cat that could come and go as he pleased, Lord of the court yard, knowing that there was always a risk of danger. I'd like to think that he came back home to die but could have come back any time he wanted to but was having too much fun to do so.

Pepsi, you became the child that our marriage has so far failed to produce. You were there when the doctors told us that operations would be needed before we could consider having kids naturally. It's a pity you'll never get to meet Ponster junior

I'm not too sure what we would have done without you kid...

RIP Pepsi 2006-2008

Roar · 27-02-2008 1:20pm

Good night Ben, my dear dear friend, taken from us far too soon.

Ben was a west highland terrier, a cheeky little fecker, full of life and energy, very friendly with everyone, but hugely territorial and possessive of his family at the same time.

Sadly, Ben was struck by a car last night when out for a walk. He was killed instantly, thankfully he didn't suffer. He was only two years old.

Gonna miss him around the house, playing football in the halls, they way he'd excitedly jump up when I came in, the way he'd cuddle in when you're watching tv, even last night when I knocked at the door to come in and there was no bark it just felt so empty.

Goodbye buddy, I miss ya..

*edit

BTW this is a great thread, it gives people a chance to talk about their friends who have passed on, it's kinda hard to explain to non pet owners how upset I am, at least I've been able to get a little bit off my chest here..

I've read the thread from start to finish since i've posted, there's some beautiful animals on here, and some lovely stories. At least our pets will always be in our hearts

Our man in Havana · 27-02-2008 9:27pm

RIP my stunning baby cat Bramble - she was hit by a car yesterday

She was my African Grey Misty's favourite cat - she would/still does meow & say wheres Bramble - BRAMBLE stop that etc. She is much missed & I could not post this yesterday as it was still too raw etc. The house seems empty without her (even tho we have 11 other cats)

RIP my baby girl - wait for me at the rainbow bridge.

AnCapaillMor · 27-02-2008 11:02pm

Sorry for your loss mate, beautiful looking cat.

Jules · 28-02-2008 12:36am

I don't know why i keep reading this thread i always end up in tears.

Was out of work last week sick ,and one of my old friends passed away while i was out, Rusty was the most lovely silkhaired terrier and his family loved him so much. He had been sick for a very long time but his family did everything possible. He passed away at home. Hope you and scribbles don't cause too much trouble up there.

Heaven's Doggy Door
My best friend closed his eyes last night,
As his head was in my hand.
The doctors said he was in pain,
And it was hard for him to stand.
The thoughts that scurried through my head
As I cradled him in my arms,
Were of his younger, puppy years,
And Oh...his many charms.

Today, there was no gentle nudge,
With an intense "I love you" gaze,
Only a heart that's filled with tears
Remembering our joy-filled days.
But an Angel just appeared to me,
And he said, "You should cry no more,
God also loves our canine friends,
He's installed a doggy door!"

DAWNRISER · 20-03-2008 6:19pm

My beautiful grey and white cat Sophie Sad Eyes passed away 2 days ago.
She was only 4 1/2.
We found her lying in her bed and thought she was asleep. But she had passed on.
We are heart broken, cant believe she is gone. She was the funniest girl, didnt like to be picked up but loved a good scratch and a rub.
She made the oddest sound when picked up , almost like a pidgeon!!!
But would never hurt anyone, the softest sweetest little girl.
A big whole has been left in her place.

Be happy where-ever you are little one.

We love and miss you.

eve · 24-03-2008 1:19pm

One of my goldfish started showing signs of dropsy about 2 weeks ago but was still alert and interested in things around him. Last Friday he took a turn for the worse with an infected wound and internal bleeding so I was forced to euthanise him. Was the hardest thing I have ever had to do. And as I live in an aprtment I didn't even have anywhere to bury him. Luckily a friend offered their back garden.

Turk was a lovely fish and I had had him and his 2 tank mates for nearly 2 years. In that time they grew from 2 inches long to 6 inches. The other 2 in keep coming to the side as if asking where he is. He'll be missed.

RIP Turk

CathyMoran · 24-03-2008 1:33pm

I am sorry for your loss. People don't realise how much goldfish can be real characters. We have almost lost Harriot our 10 inch goldfish several times so she is more special to us. My sincere sympathy.

watna · 31-03-2008 10:42am

Our family cat, Kasper died on Saturday morning. He was almost 16 and was suffering from Kidney failure. He's been ok for the past 2 weeks but suddenly deteriorated fast. He couldn't move his back legs at all and was yelping in pain. My dad and bro took him down to the vet and he was put to sleep. We buried him in his blanket in his favourite spot in the garden.

We got Kasper when I was 8 years old and he went through everything with me, school, exams, college, boyfriends etc. He also used to play in all our games. We used to play cricket in the garden and he was always a fielder, and really good at it! He ate dinner with the family every night. My dad would call for us all to come and have dinner and as he was one of us he thought that included him. He always sat at the head of the table too!

He was the most good-natured, affectionate and sociable cat I've ever met. He was such a character and was adored by us all and my family is devestated. He'll be very, very sorely missed.

I have been living at home for the last few weeks as I'm going travelling soon and all I can say is I'm very grateful that I was at home for his last few weeks and I got to say goodbye properly.

Scráib · 07-04-2008 10:39pm

My cat Scruffy died tonight. He must have been 14 years old so he had a long run. I haven't actually cried since I was a teenager, I didn't even shed a tear for my grandparents when they died but tonight when I found out I couldn't stop myself and I've been bawling ever since.

I miss the little lad so much, he used to sleep on me at night every night, and he always answered me when I called, wierd for a cat. And now he's slipped away when I wasn't at home...ah man.

I love that cat and I'll miss him so much. I'm dreading work tomorrow.

Robot1 · 26-04-2008 8:17am

Cosmo, our beautiful cat, died on the 25th April 2008. It was a little known fact to the world, that he was the pinnacle of all God's creations; the most perfect life that ever trotted this earth.

Our hearts ache with loss, but swell with the love and the pride we feel that he shared his life with us. The joy he gave us was infinite and our grief and tears seem scant payment for the beauty he brought to our lives. Thank you Cosmo.

LFC5Times · 27-04-2008 5:33pm

My dog Cico - half golden labrador/half golden retriever died this evening.

14 years of age she was - very sad to see her go, died at home not really expected just found her dead.

Old age I presume - heart attack etc.

eagle eye · 02-05-2008 8:41am

Our family dog Patch passed away yesterday. He got ran down by a car.
We all loved him, he was a cross between a Jack Russel and West Highland Terrier, a truly magnificent guard dog. He loved the family especially my father who treated him so well. It was like they could nearly talk to each other.

DEEMAR · 04-05-2008 8:34am

Our golden cocker Max, aged 14 died last Wednesday. He had a tumour which only became apparent lately, and underwent operation to remove it on Tuesday. Unfortunately he didnt make it. He grew up with my kids and they are devastated. The youngest is 11 and he used to meet her coming from school and catch her sleeve and bring her home. He was such a lovely dog - we know he couldnt have lasted forever, but the loss is huge. Everyone crying here ...... our house will never be the same without him.

VERYinterested · 15-05-2008 2:20pm

It's always sad to read these posts. I had to have Mick our 13 year old Irish Terrier put down last week on the Bank Holiday Monday. Had been showing signs of old age the last two years, arthritis, fluid in his lungs etc. Brought him to the Vet in March and I knew he was on his last legs. Gave us all a chance to say our goodbyes, but it didn't make that final trip to the vets any easier last week. I find myself just about to whistle when walking up the drive, but he's not going to appear at the gate anymore. Can still get his smell when I go out the back from his kennel and we all miss him so much.

DEEMAR · 17-05-2008 9:13am

There has been so much crying going on here after Max passed away, that I sourced a golden cocker breeder during the week 'bit the bullet' and arrived home with a new puppy. There was mixed reaction to him, but now everyone is mad about him. We cant replace Max, but the presence of this puppy has certainly helped to ease our pain. Id recommend it!

Borderfox · 17-05-2008 12:02pm

Busby died 30th April 2008, he was 3 years old

so sad, he was really good fun and had a great character..

Lauragoesmad · 20-05-2008 2:36am

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My poor little vagabond doggie, Chang (He is the big one) died two Sundays ago. I miss him so much and so does his best friend Cara (She is the little one). He was only 12. I'm so sad!!
He was the smartest dog ever and I miss him!!

gottaluvlabs · 24-05-2008 12:53pm

CathyMoran · 29-05-2008 7:06pm

One of our beautiful goldfish, Harriot, died from old age today. She was fine this morning but when we came home she was dead. We are very upset as although she was only a goldfish she used to come up to us. RIP.

gstar · 29-05-2008 9:03pm

This is Elmo who left us on tuesday. very sad to not be graced with his presence any more. He came to us late in his life and he had the life of reilly during his stay. god bless his cotton socks

Here he is during happier times, waiting for some of my sandwich

NextSteps · 12-06-2008 10:00am

Our dog Sophie died suddenly on Tuesday morning - she was only four - and I'm in bits. I keep expecting her to come running down the stairs and come over for a rub. The house feels so empty. I miss all the little rituals - being met at the door with a shoe when I get home (she'd go ballistic whenever I came back from a few days away, nothing could make you feel more loved!), her appearing beside the bed to get me up at the weekend, trying to get her to fetch (never worked, though she was a golden retriever), the last thing at night walk, the trips to the strand, scratching her belly, everything. She was the sweetest, best-tempered, most handsome dog I ever saw, and we thought we'd have her around for a lot longer than four years.

Departed pets;

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