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We lost a special member of our family today

#1 Postby Rainband » Mon Jun 06, 2005 7:37 pm

As most of you know Tony and I are cat lovers. Cali and Marra are the kids we will never have. This morning I came home from work and discovered Marra on the side of the bed in a coma. We had planned to take her to the Vet today. She had lost weight and was acting pretty strange. Now you must understand she had always been a little sickly since we adopted her from the SPCA some 6 years ago. She was always the one with the UT infection and the colds and such. She always recovered from whatever it was. This time she did not. We rushed her to the emergency vet and she was already almost brain dead and liver her failed. In one of the hardest decisions either Tony or I has ever had to make, We decided to let her go home across the rainbow bridge.

I know not all of you will understand this, we loved Marra like you love your children and today we lost a piece of our hearts that will will never get Back. Please say a few prayers for us in this hard time. Love your pets and enjoy your time with them. It is more precious than words can express.

Dedicated to Marra 12-1998 --- 6-2005
Chase those lizards in the sky
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#2 Postby Stephanie » Mon Jun 06, 2005 7:42 pm

:cry:

Oh Johnathan! You know me - I understand perfectly!

God Bless little Marra! I'm so sorry for you and Tony!
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#3 Postby Josephine96 » Mon Jun 06, 2005 7:42 pm

Prayers headed down south for ya.. :wink: :cry: sad story.. I'm sorry to hear about what happened
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#4 Postby BreinLa » Mon Jun 06, 2005 7:47 pm

As an animal lover I am so sorry this has happened to you guys. I had to make that decision once with my poodle that had been part of my life 14 yrs. It's not easy...... you've got some prayers coming your way
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#5 Postby Pebbles » Mon Jun 06, 2005 7:47 pm

My thoughts and prayers are with you *snuggs*

Christine
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#6 Postby StormChasr » Mon Jun 06, 2005 7:49 pm

I am so sorry, Jonathan. I lost one of my "four felines" back on September 11, 2003--his name was Monkeyface, and I still have his brother, Snoopy (litter mates). So, I know how you feel. :(
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#7 Postby CajunMama » Mon Jun 06, 2005 8:02 pm

I have 2 human children and 4 animal children...love them all! I can relate to what you are going thru....had a 16 year old cat that I had to make the decision to put to sleep....it's hard, very hard. At least Marra had your love for 6 years.
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#8 Postby alicia-w » Mon Jun 06, 2005 8:07 pm

i am so sorry. i know what you must be going through. we have a very old sheltie who is probably not far behind your kitty.
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#9 Postby Rainband » Mon Jun 06, 2005 8:10 pm

Thank you everybody for your kind words. I never knew how hard this was
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#10 Postby alicia-w » Mon Jun 06, 2005 8:21 pm

maybe we could start a memorial thread for family critters that have gone beyond.....
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#11 Postby mf_dolphin » Mon Jun 06, 2005 8:25 pm

Sorry to hear Rainband! :-( We have plenty of pets here and they're very much part of our family.
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#12 Postby cycloneye » Mon Jun 06, 2005 8:27 pm

My prayers go from Puerto Rico to Marra.
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#13 Postby george_r_1961 » Mon Jun 06, 2005 8:28 pm

Sorry to hear that Rainband :cry:
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#14 Postby MSRobi911 » Mon Jun 06, 2005 8:37 pm

Sorry about your kitty kitty....I know that was one of the hardest things you had to do. We have had to let two of our dogs go in the past and it was like ripping our hearts out but they are better off in doggy heaven chasing all the squirrels and birds up there...look out kitty you gonna have a good time :) Heaven is a wonderful place!

My thoughts are with you Rainband!

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#15 Postby Lindaloo » Mon Jun 06, 2005 8:48 pm

I am so sorry about Marra, Johnathan! I whole heartedly believe in the Rainbow Bridge and you will see her waiting there for you some day!
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#16 Postby GalvestonDuck » Mon Jun 06, 2005 8:56 pm

My thoughts and prayers go out to you and Tony, Johnathan. :cry:

There actually is a site http://rainbowsbridge.com/ for pet memorials.


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#17 Postby breeze » Mon Jun 06, 2005 9:05 pm

Johnathan, you and Tony didn't want to keep your
beloved family member around, in agony, and, now,
Marra is chasing butterflies and stretching out in the
sunshine, in a wonderful place. Duckie has posted a
lovely memorial, and, it's absolutely grand. Don't feel
so sad... there's wonderful things awaiting, outside this
world, you know?
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#18 Postby Rainband » Mon Jun 06, 2005 9:22 pm

Than you everyone from the bottom of our hearts!!!!
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#19 Postby rainstorm » Mon Jun 06, 2005 9:26 pm

i know exactly how you feel. i miss blackie
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#20 Postby southerngale » Mon Jun 06, 2005 9:29 pm

Awww, so sorry Johnathan. I've lost a few pets...loved them dearly.
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