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Post by Deleted on Oct 8, 2015 6:49:48 GMT -5
It's been a sad couple weeks for me and my family. I'm sorry to have to tell you all but I have no pets anymore. Socks, my cat, at 20 years old, in the early hours one morning, had a heart attack and we had to have her put down. Leo had been pretty heartbroken about it as we all were. I've been in a daze with lots of stuff going on and I suppose I wasn't paying enough attention to Leo. Two days ago, at just before midnight he escaped through a hole at the back of where our old dryer was I didn't know was there. It's apparently been there since we changed dryers but I wasn't aware of its existence, so I thought he was safe where he was while I did the dishes. I don't know how long he was missing but it was long enough. When I noticed I couldn't see or hear him anymore I could not work out where he'd gone until I found the hole. I went around the neighborhood calling him and squeaking his favourite toy but he didn't come back. It was midnight and raining. After a few hours I came back inside to wait for morning and went out again as soon as it was light. I put up posters and called all the vets in my area to let them know he was lost... This morning I got a phone call I never wanted to hear. He'd been hit by a car. Looks like he was trying to get home because we found him very close to our house.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 8, 2015 9:59:52 GMT -5
My heart just breaks for you. No words will help comfort you. I only hope that with time, you will remember both Socks and Leo with more smiles than tears.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 8, 2015 11:11:22 GMT -5
Thank you Poncesmom. I'm not processing it all very well at the moment. Xx
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Post by unclejoe on Oct 8, 2015 11:30:25 GMT -5
I'm so sorry for your losses. Just dang...
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Post by Desiree on Oct 8, 2015 12:10:55 GMT -5
I'm so sorry Lorina. DIP sweet Leo. I didn't know him personally but I know he was loved and will be missed dearly. You are always welcome to PM me if you need to talk. I'm on facebook as well if you need help processing or just want to grieve to someone.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 8, 2015 18:01:36 GMT -5
Thank you both. Thank you Desiree you've been great to both of us xx
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Post by unclejoe on Oct 8, 2015 20:12:45 GMT -5
My first couple escaped. I know the hurt.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 9, 2015 2:26:46 GMT -5
The worst part, I think, is thinking it could easily have been prevented xx
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Post by FerretsnFalcons on Oct 9, 2015 21:48:23 GMT -5
Lorina, I am so so sorry you have to endure this pain. Meow in peace Socks, and dook in peace Leo.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 11, 2015 18:29:13 GMT -5
Thank you ferretsnfalcons xx
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Post by Sherry on Oct 12, 2015 10:37:48 GMT -5
I am so, so sorry for your losses Two so close together makes it especially hard.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 12, 2015 18:09:23 GMT -5
I am so sorry for your tragedy, I hope one day you'll be able to think about the sweet moments together and not the pain you feel right now. I know you are heartbroken right now snd no words can offer comfort, but stsy strong, they knew how loved thry were, and are watching over you!
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Post by Deleted on Oct 12, 2015 18:16:23 GMT -5
Thank you both. It's all a bit much right now and I'm not sure what I'm doing - been walking around in a daze. But hopefully one day I'll be able to do just that and remember them fondly without the pain of loss and regret preventing me. Since we never imagined there was a hole in our wall, we're preparing to pull everything away from all the walls in our house to make sure there's no more hidden surprises and I'm sure as we think about it more there will be more ideas that will come to us on how to keep future pets safe. It's a distraction at the very least xx
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Post by Deleted on Oct 12, 2015 18:56:52 GMT -5
Stay strong and we will be here for you. Those first days after Ponce passed on were unbearably sad. I walked around in a daze also. Everything reminded me of him. I put his little treasures and photos in a memory box, including his sympathy card from the vet. I can't say we ever get over the loss but time does make it easier to remember the happy moments. I wish you all the best and please don't hesitate to ask for a shoulder to lean on.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 14, 2015 20:47:57 GMT -5
Thank you Poncesmom. It is difficult. I've been told I've got to try and be ok with not being ok for a while and just accept it's going to be hard. I'm allowing myself to feel sorry for myself when I need to. I love the fact that here are a group of people who truly understand the loss of an animal as the loss of an important family member. xx
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