Comments on: Open Thread – Moment of Zen http://www.themudflats.net/2009/07/18/open-thread-moment-of-zen-2/ Tiptoeing Through the Muck of Alaskan Politics Fri, 10 Feb 2012 02:08:29 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: UK Lady http://www.themudflats.net/2009/07/18/open-thread-moment-of-zen-2/#comment-102214 UK Lady Mon, 20 Jul 2009 08:01:20 +0000 http://www.themudflats.net/?p=5461#comment-102214 Minj You're a good mother to your animals. You gave your cat a long and happy life, and for that you should be proud. Hugs. Minj

You’re a good mother to your animals. You gave your cat a long and happy life, and for that you should be proud. Hugs.

]]> By: justafarmer http://www.themudflats.net/2009/07/18/open-thread-moment-of-zen-2/#comment-102211 justafarmer Mon, 20 Jul 2009 06:47:30 +0000 http://www.themudflats.net/?p=5461#comment-102211 also, speaking of the stones, I was quite (and delightedly) surprised to see the stones during an episode of the Best Friends "Dogtown" TV program, where they showed the cemetery services. also, speaking of the stones, I was quite (and delightedly) surprised to see the stones during an episode of the Best Friends “Dogtown” TV program, where they showed the cemetery services.

]]> By: justafarmer http://www.themudflats.net/2009/07/18/open-thread-moment-of-zen-2/#comment-102210 justafarmer Mon, 20 Jul 2009 06:40:08 +0000 http://www.themudflats.net/?p=5461#comment-102210 @mlaiuppa: the stones are something we also do here. And you are quite correct, our animal companions know when it's time to go. Our last two hard decisions were very difficult, First was my elderly border collie (age 18) about 10 years ago, the week before Christmas. He'd been having multiple seizures that week, and that particular morning (around 6 am) he had a grand mal and pooped and peed all over the living room floor. Came out of the seizure, saw the mess and was horrified. Then he just collapsed in my lap as I was still sitting on the hearth. Hubby had already left for work, so I was on my own. I called the vet and drove 50 miles to have it end. RifRaf died in my arms, I held him the entire time at the vet's office while it was done. Hubby's pitbull was in final stages of cancer at age 15 and we went through the same thing. Hubby held CD in his arms for the end. Both dogs (and many others) are buried in the family cemetery here on the farm. (The family cemetery also includes my first husband.) Wiping my eyes again... but I have such fond and funny memories of all of them. @mlaiuppa:
the stones are something we also do here.
And you are quite correct, our animal companions know when it’s time to go. Our last two hard decisions were very difficult, First was my elderly border collie (age 18) about 10 years ago, the week before Christmas. He’d been having multiple seizures that week, and that particular morning (around 6 am) he had a grand mal and pooped and peed all over the living room floor. Came out of the seizure, saw the mess and was horrified. Then he just collapsed in my lap as I was still sitting on the hearth. Hubby had already left for work, so I was on my own. I called the vet and drove 50 miles to have it end. RifRaf died in my arms, I held him the entire time at the vet’s office while it was done.
Hubby’s pitbull was in final stages of cancer at age 15 and we went through the same thing. Hubby held CD in his arms for the end.
Both dogs (and many others) are buried in the family cemetery here on the farm. (The family cemetery also includes my first husband.)
Wiping my eyes again…
but I have such fond and funny memories of all of them.

]]> By: mlaiuppa http://www.themudflats.net/2009/07/18/open-thread-moment-of-zen-2/#comment-102204 mlaiuppa Mon, 20 Jul 2009 05:08:17 +0000 http://www.themudflats.net/?p=5461#comment-102204 MinJ You will grieve the same as for any other family member. There is nothing wrong with that and nothing to be embarassed about. Allow yourself to grieve. But for now, kiss her, hug her, make her comfortable, spoil her. And tell her often what a good girl she is and that you will always love her. Animals don't fear death as we do. They have no regrets. They accept it as a part of life. And when they're ready, they're ready. She'll let you know when she's ready to go. When she is, if she hasn't gone on her own, take her to the vet or have the vet come to the house. (I think this is better since they can say goodbye in their own surroundings.) It is the greatest act of love we can give our pets. It's too bad we cannot give this final act of love to those we love the most; our family members. I have stones to remember my dogs in a little garden area I made that was their favorite place to sleep. http://www.artisticetching.com/petmemorials.htm MinJ

You will grieve the same as for any other family member. There is nothing wrong with that and nothing to be embarassed about. Allow yourself to grieve.

But for now, kiss her, hug her, make her comfortable, spoil her. And tell her often what a good girl she is and that you will always love her.

Animals don’t fear death as we do. They have no regrets. They accept it as a part of life. And when they’re ready, they’re ready.

She’ll let you know when she’s ready to go. When she is, if she hasn’t gone on her own, take her to the vet or have the vet come to the house. (I think this is better since they can say goodbye in their own surroundings.) It is the greatest act of love we can give our pets.

It’s too bad we cannot give this final act of love to those we love the most; our family members.

I have stones to remember my dogs in a little garden area I made that was their favorite place to sleep.

http://www.artisticetching.com/petmemorials.htm

]]> By: justafarmer http://www.themudflats.net/2009/07/18/open-thread-moment-of-zen-2/#comment-102198 justafarmer Mon, 20 Jul 2009 04:40:36 +0000 http://www.themudflats.net/?p=5461#comment-102198 my old girl dog is deaf now. We've managed hand signals that work very well. my old girl dog is deaf now. We’ve managed hand signals that work very well.

]]> By: MinNJ http://www.themudflats.net/2009/07/18/open-thread-moment-of-zen-2/#comment-102194 MinNJ Mon, 20 Jul 2009 04:28:08 +0000 http://www.themudflats.net/?p=5461#comment-102194 By the way, she's been deaf for over a year, and with a series of turning on lights and hand signals, we've done OK. Sign language for cats, as it occurs. And what did Sarah tweet? And who has a disabled child? (I'm gonna blow just thinking about it.) By the way, she’s been deaf for over a year, and with a series of turning on lights and hand signals, we’ve done OK. Sign language for cats, as it occurs.

And what did Sarah tweet? And who has a disabled child?

(I’m gonna blow just thinking about it.)

]]> By: MinNJ http://www.themudflats.net/2009/07/18/open-thread-moment-of-zen-2/#comment-102190 MinNJ Mon, 20 Jul 2009 04:12:08 +0000 http://www.themudflats.net/?p=5461#comment-102190 If it is possible to be moved and enriched at a difficult time, it is now for me. I cannot tell you how much your dear and thoughtful words help my heart at this time. I am indebted, most gratefully. If it is possible to be moved and enriched at a difficult time, it is now for me. I cannot tell you how much your dear and thoughtful words help my heart at this time.

I am indebted, most gratefully.

]]> By: booboodog http://www.themudflats.net/2009/07/18/open-thread-moment-of-zen-2/#comment-102187 booboodog Mon, 20 Jul 2009 04:03:09 +0000 http://www.themudflats.net/?p=5461#comment-102187 oops- everyone should be every one oops- everyone should be every one

]]> By: booboodog http://www.themudflats.net/2009/07/18/open-thread-moment-of-zen-2/#comment-102181 booboodog Mon, 20 Jul 2009 03:55:25 +0000 http://www.themudflats.net/?p=5461#comment-102181 MinNJ, I have had dogs (and a million other creatures growing up) and everyone was the bestest. Many times I would think that this is the last, it is just too hard, and everytime I would think back at the love they gave and would head out to find another one. It never gets easier, but it helps to think that they would be alive somewhere in the world anyway, so better to be with me (spoiling and loving them) than out in the unknown! Remember, there is always an animal in need of a good human. And I haven't eaten veal in 35 years for the same reason as you. Good luck, take care MinNJ MinNJ,
I have had dogs (and a million other creatures growing up) and everyone was
the bestest. Many times I would think that this is the last, it is just too hard, and everytime I would think back at the love they gave and would head out to
find another one. It never gets easier, but it helps to think that they would be alive somewhere in the world anyway, so better to be with me (spoiling and
loving them) than out in the unknown! Remember, there is always an animal
in need of a good human. And I haven’t eaten veal in 35 years for the same reason as you. Good luck, take care MinNJ

]]> By: justafarmer http://www.themudflats.net/2009/07/18/open-thread-moment-of-zen-2/#comment-102178 justafarmer Mon, 20 Jul 2009 03:52:46 +0000 http://www.themudflats.net/?p=5461#comment-102178 lovemydogs, I also read that story somewhere and it's a very true sentiment. Min, if you're not familiar with it, "The Rainbow Bridge" is very good. Will need a hankie. OK, I'm passing the hankies and Kleenex's around now... lovemydogs, I also read that story somewhere and it’s a very true sentiment.

Min, if you’re not familiar with it, “The Rainbow Bridge” is very good. Will need a hankie.

OK, I’m passing the hankies and Kleenex’s around now…

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