Another pet crosses the "Rainbow Bridge"

[Bruce Cohen]

Our 16 year old cat, Emmy, went to pet heaven last night.

She was suffering from both kidney failure and an over active thyroid condition. Even though we were medicating her for the thyroid problem, short of a kidney transplant, there wasn't much we could do for her.

Luckily, she didn't appear to be in any pain or discomfort, as we would have had to put her down.

She passed last night about 3:00AM while I was holding her, I think she was aware that she wasn't alone.

I'll build a casket today using the Jewish laws of only un-embellished Pine and no metal, all dowels. We have already picked out a place for her in the wooded area behind our house. I know she'll like it.

Don, I now know how you feel.

And thanks to Cab for the poem on "Rainbow Bridge" it's a help at this time.

Bruce

[cabinetman]

Sorry to hear about the loss of part of your family. I feel your despair. I literally have a graveyard in my back yard of 2 cats...so far. We have 3 still very much alive and loving. Each of them has their own distinct personality. But, in actuality, each know that we are all they have in life. Their whole existence depends on us. They love us for that even though at times we wonder.

The best cure is to go to your local animal control, or humane society, or rescue, and save a life. The reward is pure love.

On this occasion the color rendition of "Rainbow Bridge".
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[Uncle Cracker]

Very sorry to hear the news, Bruce... Hope you'll give another friend a home when you feel the time is right.

[pierhogunn2]

that's what I love in cats, there is love behind that cold icy stare

[Turaj]

Bruce, Sorry to hear about your loss. This would be kind of day that I am dreading (our cat is 13 and Doc thinks she might be having kidney problems). Like others said, when it is time, give another friend a new life.

[Al R.]

Our 16 year old cat, Emmy, went to pet heaven last night.

She was suffering from both kidney failure and an over active thyroid condition. Even though we were medicating her for the thyroid problem, short of a kidney transplant, there wasn't much we could do for her.

Luckily, she didn't appear to be in any pain or discomfort, as we would have had to put her down.

She passed last night about 3:00AM while I was holding her, I think she was aware that she wasn't alone.

I'll build a casket today using the Jewish laws of only un-embellished Pine and no metal, all dowels. We have already picked out a place for her in the wooded area behind our house. I know she'll like it.

Don, I now know how you feel.

And thanks to Cab for the poem on "Rainbow Bridge" it's a help at this time.

Bruce

Sorry to hear that.

I had a dog ‘Johnny’ who lived with me almost 17 yrs and for the last 5 he was diabetic among other things. The Bible (and included Torah) is full of passages where God mentions animal, horses, cherubims, and different animals in His kingdom.

As animals do not are aware of sin and because of that not guilty of breaking the (any) law, the door of heavens are open to them, with just some exceptions where they had to be killed because they killed an innocent human.

[Richard in Smithville]

So nice that you could be there for her last hours. We give our hearts away, knowing that the day will come when it get broken. Then we do it all over again.

[billwmeyer]

Sorry to hear that.

I had a dog ‘Johnny’ who lived with me almost 17 yrs and for the last 5 he was diabetic among other things. The Bible (and included Torah) is full of passages where God mentions animal, horses, cherubims, and different animals in His kingdom.

As animals do not are aware of sin and because of that not guilty of breaking the (any) law, the door of heavens are open to them, with just some exceptions where they had to be killed because they killed an innocent human.

Sorry to hear of your loss. I had a dog that we had to put down around 20 years ago and I still miss it.

As far as animals and no sin, we had an old red rooster that would put that to a test. I think there are still marks on my shins from it pecking me. It was even tough when we ate it.

Bill

[Al R.]

Bill,

That rooster is probable a sinner, or maybe you removed the chicken-girl from him and he does not want to forgive you.

Ask him for forgiveness then.

[lrogers]

I share your pain. We lost Slick kitty a few months ago (18 yrs old) to pretty much the same thing.

[ironhat]

Ya done good, Bruce, giving her peace and comfort in her last moments.

Blessings on ya.

[gerti]

Been there last year. Amazing how despite having two big dogs the house does feel emptier. Good you were with her to comfort her.

[toolbelt diva]

So sorry to hear about Emmy. I'm glad you were able to be with her when she passed.

[Al R.]

I have two Beagles and my Beagle-girl recently was on the brink of dying. I was like dying in sadness with her, but thank God after permanent care and attention she is fine and healthy now, as in this today's picture.

[Pappy]

I am sorry for your loss. as everyone told me, think of the happy moments.