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We now have 6

hckynut — Wed, 24 May 2017 17:26:42 GMT

Went to Physical Therapy this morning for working on regaining my balance. Came home and my wife was in tears. One of our male furry kids, Ozzie, was in terrible pain and could not move.

Jumped by in the SUV and headed to our vet with him. My wife had called and told our vet how much pain Ozzie was in now. He was waiting for us when we arrived/took us into a room, and took Ozzie with him. He came back and our choices for Ozzie were not really choices. We had to put him out of his terrible pain, and that meant "letting him go". He died in my wife's arms. Ozzie was 14 years old and he had a lung blood clot, the #1 killer of male felines, according to our vet.

This will be short because I have an appointment with our Advanced Wound Center. Still dealing with the terrible sore on my rear end, and it is getting old. This started last September and I am still working with them to get it healed.

He is now over the bridge with the many other furry ones we have had to "let go" over 30 years now. I believe I will see every one of them again.

hckynut(john)

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Jacie — Wed, 24 May 2017 17:30:23 GMT

So sorry for your loss. Cats are special "kids". There is nothing in the world like them. Such amazing creatures.

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tends2dogs — Wed, 24 May 2017 17:37:24 GMT

So sorry for your loss @hckynut. It never gets easier.

Prayers for you and your wife. Also, for healing of your wound.

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goldensrbest — Wed, 24 May 2017 17:37:50 GMT

Sorry john, i know our dogs,and cats are babies to us.

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HappyDaze — Wed, 24 May 2017 17:41:41 GMT

@hckynut so sorry for your loss. I am right there with you- had three amazing dogs and now down to one. Lost my last one this past Friday, really similar to what you went through and he passed away with his head in our laps (he was a huge dog- 135 lbs), with us giving him lots of kisses and love. The house seems so quiet. They are such huge parts of my family and have brought us so much joy through the years.

I really hope you are right, that we will see all our beloved pets again. I can only hope. It is that thought that keeps me going, otherwise, I don't think I'd have the strength or heart.

{{hugs}} to you and your family for all that you are going through.

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deepwaterdotter — Wed, 24 May 2017 17:57:52 GMT

My thoughts are with you and your wife. Hope your appointment leads to improved healing.

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beach-mom — Wed, 24 May 2017 17:46:06 GMT

@hckynut: John - I'm so sorry. You may know we lost one of our boys the first of the month. It's never easy. WE have broken hearts, but we can't bear the fact that they are in pain.

It must be especially hard for the two of you, dealing with your own medical things too. I am praying for you, your wife, and your other kids.

Like you, I know they'll be waiting for us. Until then they'll have fun over the Rainbow Bridge.

Is that Ozzie in your avatar picture?

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Puzzle Piece — Wed, 24 May 2017 17:47:17 GMT

So sorry John.

Yes, you will see them all when you make your transition, guaranteed.

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ChiliPepper — Wed, 24 May 2017 18:18:12 GMT

@hckynut

I am so sorry John.

I too, believe we will all be together in heaven one day.

Hugs to you & Cindy.

(((((Ozzie)))))

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dmod nj — Wed, 24 May 2017 17:52:40 GMT

I'm sorry John. I'm sorry for your loss.

Giving you and your loving wife a hug.

Sending healing thoughts to you.

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beach-mom — Wed, 24 May 2017 17:52:49 GMT

@HappyDaze wrote:
@hckynut so sorry for your loss. I am right there with you- had three amazing dogs and now down to one. Lost my last one this past Friday, really similar to what you went through and he passed away with his head in our laps (he was a huge dog- 135 lbs), with us giving him lots of kisses and love. The house seems so quiet. They are such huge parts of my family and have brought us so much joy through the years.

I really hope you are right, that we will see all our beloved pets again. I can only hope. It is that thought that keeps me going, otherwise, I don't think I'd have the strength or heart.

{{hugs}} to you and your family for all that you are going through.

@HappyDaze - I'm so sorry for your loss too. It has certainly not been an easy month for a lot of us.

I always tell everyone that our loved ones know we are there until the last minute. They hear our voices, feel our touches, and smell us. They can feel how much we love them.

Like John and many others, I KNOW we will see them again. As Billy Graham says:

"Heaven will be a place of perfect happiness for us—and if we need animals around us to make our happiness complete, then you can be sure God will have them there."

(((HUGS)))

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HappyDaze — Wed, 24 May 2017 17:56:47 GMT

Thanks @beach-mom and sorry about your loss too. Geez at work we've lost several dogs recently too. Seems like a horrible trend. And you are right, when they are in so much pain, you have to let them go. I think this one was the hardest because he was so mentally there, just his body was no longer cooperating. Ugh, I can't think about it..

Anyway, thanks for the kind words and I hold on to yours (and others) beliefs about seeing all our loved ones again. {{hugs}}

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PAlady — Wed, 24 May 2017 17:57:15 GMT

Sorry for the loss of your furbaby. It is a tough thing to do, but we do what is the best for them.

Hope you start to feel better soon.

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qualitygal — Wed, 24 May 2017 18:05:09 GMT

So sorry for your loss John. Please tell Cindy the same. Yes, we will see them again, I believe it too. What a day that will be.

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2blonde — Wed, 24 May 2017 18:06:54 GMT

@hckynut John, I'm so sorry about little Ozzie. You did what you had to do for his sake. I have only one feline fur baby, and when I come home every day, the first thing I do is pick him up and give him a big "fuzzy hug." He responds with some loud purring. I sure do love cats. Peace be with you and your wife.

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CareBears — Wed, 24 May 2017 18:20:19 GMT

@hckynut I am so very sorry for you loss of Ozzie, please accept my prayers and thoughts in your time of sorrow, again I am so very sorry!

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gizmogal — Wed, 24 May 2017 18:20:41 GMT

Condolences to you and your wife for the sudden loss of Ozzie. It is sad but you made the only decent decision to let him go in peace and dignity. We will all see our lost furry pals over the Rainbow Bridge someday. Have peace in your heart.

May your own skin wound heal completely and soon.

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jaxs mom — Wed, 24 May 2017 18:21:27 GMT

I'm so sorry your kitty developed a pulmonary embolism. May he RIP.

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riley1 — Wed, 24 May 2017 18:25:19 GMT

@hckynut - John, having had to send many fur babies over the Rainbow Bridge in the last 38 years, I can tell you it never gets easier. However, not leaving him in pain was the best thing for you and your wife to do. I am so sorry for your loss - my furries mean everything to me.

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Lion — Wed, 24 May 2017 18:25:24 GMT

I'm so sorry for your loss, John & Cindy. It's always so hard...

I pray you're right about seeing all our loved pets again someday. It wouldn't be heaven without them, and all the other animals on earth.