For animal lovers - Page 969

Unklescott · 04-28-2008, 09:17 PM

Thank you all for the kind words.
I just talked to her and she was really down which is to be expected. I did manage to get her to laugh a bit telling Honey stories, remembering good times. She got a chuckle out of my comments about Honey outlasting a couple of husbands and serious relationships.

Here's Honey last year with their guinea pig Peanut.

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misskitty · 04-29-2008, 02:32 AM

Unk: I'm so sorry that your friend has to help her beloved Honey to Rainbow Bridge. What a terribly tragedy! I'm sure you are providing your friend with much comfort at this very sad and emotional time. Honey looks so sweet with that little guinea pig! Hugs and prayers to you both

gabriel: Thanks. I don't have Pepto Bismal in the house. Nor do I have kaopectate.

myrosiedog: Thanks for that link. I didn't give Mr. Tootles anything yet, but I will call the vet tomorrow so I can leave any instructions with Grandpa while he babysits. It was a beautiful day and I think it made my big boy tooty-wootys a bit happier.

And naughty naughty finger=wags to you for forgetting Bogie's birthday!

You must acknowledge it with something so Bogie doesn't get a complex or anything.

misskitty · 05-02-2008, 01:09 PM

I miss my kitties. A lot.

myrosiedog · 05-02-2008, 04:27 PM

I'm sure they miss you too.

gabriel · 05-02-2008, 04:49 PM

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Originally Posted by myrosiedog

I'm sure they miss you too.

You wanna bet? They are probably giving Grampa all kinds of grief.

bbnbama · 05-04-2008, 08:08 AM

Did anyone here watch the Kentucky Derby yesterday? I'm not a big horse lover (I'm intimidated by them) but they are gorgeous animals.

It broke my heart yesterday when they had to put Eight Belles down...the only filly in the race and right after running the race of her life against those male horses (and coming in 2nd place!!!!!!) they had to euthanize her out on the track because she broke both of her front ankles. The vet said it was a freakish accident and he had never heard of it happening but there wasn't any other option because she didn't have the front legs to stand on for support.

One minute I'm cheering her on and the next minute I'm sitting there bawling in front of the TV because they had to put her down. I know it was the humane thing to do but all I could think about was how exhilarated she must have felt knowing she had done well in the race and then to suddenly be in excruciating pain and not understand what was going on.....it makes me cry again just thinking about it......

schmoo2 · 05-04-2008, 08:22 AM

It is always so sad to see a beautiful animal having to go out that way. I'm glad she came in a winner.
I can never, ever watch that one commercial with the sara McLachlin song. it just tears me up.

bbnbama · 05-04-2008, 08:33 AM

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Originally Posted by schmoo2

It is always so sad to see a beautiful animal having to go out that way. I'm glad she came in a winner.
I can never, ever watch that one commercial with the sara McLachlin song. it just tears me up.

I watched it once and had a headache from crying so much after it went off...now when it comes on, I almost break my neck trying to change the channel.

myrosiedog · 05-04-2008, 08:54 AM

I love horses and hope one day to own one again. I love watching the Derby and yesterday was just horrible. I too felt so badly for Eight Belles and her owners/trainers/jockey and fans.

Poor thing. I hope she didn't suffer too much.

brunette trixie · 05-04-2008, 11:34 AM

That was so sad about Eight Belles. I'm tearing up just thinking about it.

04-28-2008, 09:17 PM	#9681
Unklescott Mmm, Ice Cream Join Date: May 2003 Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 19,740	Re: For animal lovers Thank you all for the kind words. I just talked to her and she was really down which is to be expected. I did manage to get her to laugh a bit telling Honey stories, remembering good times. She got a chuckle out of my comments about Honey outlasting a couple of husbands and serious relationships. Here's Honey last year with their guinea pig Peanut.

04-29-2008, 02:32 AM	#9682
misskitty 1 Month, 28 Days,11 Hours Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Until Halloween ! Posts: 7,290 Blog Entries: 2	Re: For animal lovers Unk: I'm so sorry that your friend has to help her beloved Honey to Rainbow Bridge. What a terribly tragedy! I'm sure you are providing your friend with much comfort at this very sad and emotional time. Honey looks so sweet with that little guinea pig! Hugs and prayers to you both gabriel: Thanks. I don't have Pepto Bismal in the house. Nor do I have kaopectate. myrosiedog: Thanks for that link. I didn't give Mr. Tootles anything yet, but I will call the vet tomorrow so I can leave any instructions with Grandpa while he babysits. It was a beautiful day and I think it made my big boy tooty-wootys a bit happier. And naughty naughty finger=wags to you for forgetting Bogie's birthday! You must acknowledge it with something so Bogie doesn't get a complex or anything. __________________ Live simply ~ Love generously~ Care deeply~ Speak kindly Last edited by misskitty; 04-29-2008 at 02:38 AM.

05-02-2008, 01:09 PM	#9683
misskitty 1 Month, 28 Days,11 Hours Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Until Halloween ! Posts: 7,290 Blog Entries: 2	Re: For animal lovers I miss my kitties. A lot. __________________ Live simply ~ Love generously~ Care deeply~ Speak kindly

05-02-2008, 04:27 PM	#9684
myrosiedog FORT Fogey Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: In the Swamp! Age: 46 Posts: 10,226 Blog Entries: 7	Re: For animal lovers I'm sure they miss you too. __________________ America needs to lead by the power of example and not by the example of power-Bill Clinton, 2008 Democratic National Convention. Que me amat, amet et canem meum (Who loves me will love my dog also)

05-04-2008, 08:08 AM	#9686
bbnbama All hail King E.D........ Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: In my own little world where all things are Idol...... Age: 42 Posts: 9,970	Re: For animal lovers Did anyone here watch the Kentucky Derby yesterday? I'm not a big horse lover (I'm intimidated by them) but they are gorgeous animals. It broke my heart yesterday when they had to put Eight Belles down...the only filly in the race and right after running the race of her life against those male horses (and coming in 2nd place!!!!!!) they had to euthanize her out on the track because she broke both of her front ankles. The vet said it was a freakish accident and he had never heard of it happening but there wasn't any other option because she didn't have the front legs to stand on for support. One minute I'm cheering her on and the next minute I'm sitting there bawling in front of the TV because they had to put her down. I know it was the humane thing to do but all I could think about was how exhilarated she must have felt knowing she had done well in the race and then to suddenly be in excruciating pain and not understand what was going on.....it makes me cry again just thinking about it...... __________________ Reality is the beginning...not the end....Wallace Stevens

05-04-2008, 08:22 AM	#9687
schmoo2 Proud member of Team Dan Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: on the edge Posts: 1,609	Re: For animal lovers It is always so sad to see a beautiful animal having to go out that way. I'm glad she came in a winner. I can never, ever watch that one commercial with the sara McLachlin song. it just tears me up.

05-04-2008, 08:54 AM	#9689
myrosiedog FORT Fogey Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: In the Swamp! Age: 46 Posts: 10,226 Blog Entries: 7	Re: For animal lovers I love horses and hope one day to own one again. I love watching the Derby and yesterday was just horrible. I too felt so badly for Eight Belles and her owners/trainers/jockey and fans. Poor thing. I hope she didn't suffer too much. __________________ America needs to lead by the power of example and not by the example of power-Bill Clinton, 2008 Democratic National Convention. Que me amat, amet et canem meum (Who loves me will love my dog also)

05-04-2008, 11:34 AM	#9690
brunette trixie FORT Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 438	Re: For animal lovers That was so sad about Eight Belles. I'm tearing up just thinking about it.