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By *irtyGirl OP   Woman
over a year ago

Edinburgh

After reading the sad thread about having to do the right thing when your pet is poorly, it made me think about the love you have between you throughout their lives. It's awful to lose part of your family but they bring so much joy, it should be celebrated.

When our dog died, my parents decided never to have another. It's the only time I've ever seen my Dad cry. He said he couldn't go through that part of it again. It was the hardest decision I've ever been part of but it was absolutely the right thing to do. He had a great life and he was loved by everyone who met him. I still miss him six years on.

However, I feel differently to them because I think the years of love and it's unconditional love, that you get from an animal is more than worth the trauma you go through when you lose them. I've had a giant house rabbit and now I have a cat. The rabbit was cool but it was a different sort of love to the kind you have with a dog. No-one will ever love you like a dog does. Or so I thought... my experience with cats has been that they're independent and a bit haughty but this cat is a special sort. It may just be because she's mine (and a bit spoiled) but she behaves like my dog did. There's no stand-offish behaviour, she follows me round when I'm in yet she takes herself off to her own little spot when I've been in too long!

I absolutely love having a pet and my life is richer for having such a sweet natured kitty sharing my space. I don't want to consider her not being around but I know that I will always have a pet in my life.

Tell us about your furry friends and hopefully we can cheer up/support Colgate in the process.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I have a cat that thinks he is a dog!

Also have a dog that thinks she is human, bloody pets get a better life than us, and the best bit.... they don't even have to go out to work!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Lovely post!

I understand everything you said and feel. Iv got 2 dogs and my bitch was recently pregnant and had 2 puppies a boy and a girl.. The boy died at a week old and it broke my heart ( I had gotten attached to him due to bottle feeding) Iv decided to keep the girl as she wasn't breathing for an hour and half of her life and I saved her so she is pretty special!

So 3 small furry friends and wouldn't change it for the world. As you say the unconditional love you receive is like nothing Iv felt before.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

A few years ago my father died, 4 days after Marc proposed to me. It was a really hard year for me. It was the same year I graduated law school. But things were really hard.

When I moved in with Marc I thought I would feel better. But I didn't. I spent all day crying and I just couldn't put myself together.

So Marc told me I could have a dog. I've always loved them and had always wanted one. So we went and got a black lab puppy.

I am convinced to this day that that dog saved me from falling into a serious depression. Whenever I am sad I cuddle her. And she seems to know I need her. I can't express how close I am to my dogs and when they die I will get more because I don't think I would be the same person without them.

-Courtney

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"A few years ago my father died, 4 days after Marc proposed to me. It was a really hard year for me. It was the same year I graduated law school. But things were really hard.

When I moved in with Marc I thought I would feel better. But I didn't. I spent all day crying and I just couldn't put myself together.

So Marc told me I could have a dog. I've always loved them and had always wanted one. So we went and got a black lab puppy.

I am convinced to this day that that dog saved me from falling into a serious depression. Whenever I am sad I cuddle her. And she seems to know I need her. I can't express how close I am to my dogs and when they die I will get more because I don't think I would be the same person without them.

-Courtney "

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By *isscheekychopsWoman
over a year ago

The land of grey peas and bacon

I so badly want a dog...but I'll soon be living on my own and it wouldn't be fair when I'm out at work all day to be in the house all day

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By *iamondjoeMan
over a year ago

Glastonbury

OMG!!!

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By *iewMan
Forum Mod
over a year ago

Angus & Findhorn

my 2 are little shits at times, I do the walk of shame most days.

but

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By *iamondjoeMan
over a year ago

Glastonbury

Loving the avatar!

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(and animals are pretty cool too)

.

This us Maru, in case you've not had the pleasure...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oJxFPbaYOxA

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"A few years ago my father died, 4 days after Marc proposed to me. It was a really hard year for me. It was the same year I graduated law school. But things were really hard.

When I moved in with Marc I thought I would feel better. But I didn't. I spent all day crying and I just couldn't put myself together.

So Marc told me I could have a dog. I've always loved them and had always wanted one. So we went and got a black lab puppy.

I am convinced to this day that that dog saved me from falling into a serious depression. Whenever I am sad I cuddle her. And she seems to know I need her. I can't express how close I am to my dogs and when they die I will get more because I don't think I would be the same person without them.

-Courtney "

I think labradors just have a special something

My daughter had a hysterectomy when she was 18, after the op she went into a really deep depression, we also have a black lab and that dog never left her side, it was as if he knew there was something wrong with her and he wanted to protect her, when I used to go into her room to try and get her to get up he would put his head over her as if to tell me to leave her alone

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By *ouple in LancashireCouple
over a year ago

in Lancashire

We have 2 dogs, pretty safe to say that after i had been injured at work and told i wasn't going back that getting the first one, training him and having his companionship gave me a lift and an excuse to get out walking again post op..

do plan on getting 2 more probably rescue springers if we move..

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

2 rescue cats, brother and sister who we've had since they were 6 weeks old. They'd been abandoned at a week old and fostered by a vet till we got them.

One is really big and goofy looking and stupid, the other is tiny and clever and evil. Love them to pieces, even though they both much prefer my husband to me.

My house never really felt like my home until it had pets in it.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"A few years ago my father died, 4 days after Marc proposed to me. It was a really hard year for me. It was the same year I graduated law school. But things were really hard.

When I moved in with Marc I thought I would feel better. But I didn't. I spent all day crying and I just couldn't put myself together.

So Marc told me I could have a dog. I've always loved them and had always wanted one. So we went and got a black lab puppy.

I am convinced to this day that that dog saved me from falling into a serious depression. Whenever I am sad I cuddle her. And she seems to know I need her. I can't express how close I am to my dogs and when they die I will get more because I don't think I would be the same person without them.

-Courtney "

My mother in law was quite depressed after her mother died, and having to get up every day to walk the dog, something as simple as having to leave the house, and having something relying on you really helped her.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

After my daughter my dog is my life. I love that furry little fucker as if he was my son. Dogs are very empathetic, mine knows when I'm down and comes and sits with me to cheer me up. I just have to see his big daft Staffy grin and I can't help but smile.

Dogs rock.

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By *ildt123Man
over a year ago

Huddersfield

I never trust people who don't like animals lol. We have had various small mammals as well as cats which we rescued for the rspca so had 10 in house at once, ferral tho so would have your hand off! But the kittens gorgeous! We have had and still have horses which have amazing individual personalities and character. Can't have a dog as work gets in way but we dig sit for loads of friends . Might get some chickens when we move house soon too

When a pet passes away its awful and I genuinely feel like clattering those idiots that say " it's only a dog ffs"

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Missed my wee cat loads when my ex took him away when we split

It's been a while now....looking into getting a cat from the cat n dog home.I'd get a wee kitten but wouldn't feel right leaving it in the flat all day as I'm usually working.

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By *oward1978Man
over a year ago

Rotherham

It's a big statement but I would say that the love we have for our pets is just as profound as that which we have for the humans we love. It's different but the same if that makes sense. Which is why when we lose them it hurts so much.

My cat was my best friend. Sounds silly to say that but it was true. We had a psychic connection. I could read him like a book. And likewise he could read me too. And I totally understand what others have said. When you're going through hard times in your life, they will be there for you. In a different way to how people will be there for you. When my sister died he was there for me. I don't know how but he just knew I was hurting and he would just lie there with me. They can comfort you and calm you and ease your pain. He was just 'there'. And they never ask for anything in return. It's all unconditional.

When he was ill at the end of his life it absolutely crushed me. I was in that position of not wanting to have him put to sleep but I also couldn't let him suffer. I loved him too much to do that. I remember that last morning when I woke up and he was lying on my bed like he always did. He'd been ill for the past few days, he was hardly eating or even moving and it was obvious he was nearing the end. And he just sat up, liked he hadn't done for days and he just looked at me like he'd never looked at me before. It was if he was saying goodbye to me. It was a powerful moment. He was telling me it was ok to let him go. It was the hardest thing I've ever had to do. Tearing up just thinking about it.

I wouldn't want another pet now. Certainly not for a long time anyway. Simply because I wouldn't want to feel that pain again. But they so enrich our lives. I'm always drawn to people who love animals. It tells me a lot about a persons character if they're an animal lover.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"It's a big statement but I would say that the love we have for our pets is just as profound as that which we have for the humans we love. It's different but the same if that makes sense. Which is why when we lose them it hurts so much.

My cat was my best friend. Sounds silly to say that but it was true. We had a psychic connection. I could read him like a book. And likewise he could read me too. And I totally understand what others have said. When you're going through hard times in your life, they will be there for you. In a different way to how people will be there for you. When my sister died he was there for me. I don't know how but he just knew I was hurting and he would just lie there with me. They can comfort you and calm you and ease your pain. He was just 'there'. And they never ask for anything in return. It's all unconditional.

When he was ill at the end of his life it absolutely crushed me. I was in that position of not wanting to have him put to sleep but I also couldn't let him suffer. I loved him too much to do that. I remember that last morning when I woke up and he was lying on my bed like he always did. He'd been ill for the past few days, he was hardly eating or even moving and it was obvious he was nearing the end. And he just sat up, liked he hadn't done for days and he just looked at me like he'd never looked at me before. It was if he was saying goodbye to me. It was a powerful moment. He was telling me it was ok to let him go. It was the hardest thing I've ever had to do. Tearing up just thinking about it.

I wouldn't want another pet now. Certainly not for a long time anyway. Simply because I wouldn't want to feel that pain again. But they so enrich our lives. I'm always drawn to people who love animals. It tells me a lot about a persons character if they're an animal lover."

A tear came to my eye reading this.

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By *isscheekychopsWoman
over a year ago

The land of grey peas and bacon


"Missed my wee cat loads when my ex took him away when we split

It's been a while now....looking into getting a cat from the cat n dog home.I'd get a wee kitten but wouldn't feel right leaving it in the flat all day as I'm usually working."

Cats are fine being left on their own why not get an adult cat?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

What can I say about the Pooch ?

My best pal

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"It's a big statement but I would say that the love we have for our pets is just as profound as that which we have for the humans we love. It's different but the same if that makes sense. Which is why when we lose them it hurts so much.

My cat was my best friend. Sounds silly to say that but it was true. We had a psychic connection. I could read him like a book. And likewise he could read me too. And I totally understand what others have said. When you're going through hard times in your life, they will be there for you. In a different way to how people will be there for you. When my sister died he was there for me. I don't know how but he just knew I was hurting and he would just lie there with me. They can comfort you and calm you and ease your pain. He was just 'there'. And they never ask for anything in return. It's all unconditional.

When he was ill at the end of his life it absolutely crushed me. I was in that position of not wanting to have him put to sleep but I also couldn't let him suffer. I loved him too much to do that. I remember that last morning when I woke up and he was lying on my bed like he always did. He'd been ill for the past few days, he was hardly eating or even moving and it was obvious he was nearing the end. And he just sat up, liked he hadn't done for days and he just looked at me like he'd never looked at me before. It was if he was saying goodbye to me. It was a powerful moment. He was telling me it was ok to let him go. It was the hardest thing I've ever had to do. Tearing up just thinking about it.

I wouldn't want another pet now. Certainly not for a long time anyway. Simply because I wouldn't want to feel that pain again. But they so enrich our lives. I'm always drawn to people who love animals. It tells me a lot about a persons character if they're an animal lover.

A tear came to my eye reading this. "

Me too.

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By *oward1978Man
over a year ago

Rotherham


"It's a big statement but I would say that the love we have for our pets is just as profound as that which we have for the humans we love. It's different but the same if that makes sense. Which is why when we lose them it hurts so much.

My cat was my best friend. Sounds silly to say that but it was true. We had a psychic connection. I could read him like a book. And likewise he could read me too. And I totally understand what others have said. When you're going through hard times in your life, they will be there for you. In a different way to how people will be there for you. When my sister died he was there for me. I don't know how but he just knew I was hurting and he would just lie there with me. They can comfort you and calm you and ease your pain. He was just 'there'. And they never ask for anything in return. It's all unconditional.

When he was ill at the end of his life it absolutely crushed me. I was in that position of not wanting to have him put to sleep but I also couldn't let him suffer. I loved him too much to do that. I remember that last morning when I woke up and he was lying on my bed like he always did. He'd been ill for the past few days, he was hardly eating or even moving and it was obvious he was nearing the end. And he just sat up, liked he hadn't done for days and he just looked at me like he'd never looked at me before. It was if he was saying goodbye to me. It was a powerful moment. He was telling me it was ok to let him go. It was the hardest thing I've ever had to do. Tearing up just thinking about it.

I wouldn't want another pet now. Certainly not for a long time anyway. Simply because I wouldn't want to feel that pain again. But they so enrich our lives. I'm always drawn to people who love animals. It tells me a lot about a persons character if they're an animal lover.

A tear came to my eye reading this. "

You should have seen me when I was typing it! It brought back some tough memories.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Missed my wee cat loads when my ex took him away when we split

It's been a while now....looking into getting a cat from the cat n dog home.I'd get a wee kitten but wouldn't feel right leaving it in the flat all day as I'm usually working.

Cats are fine being left on their own why not get an adult cat? "

Yep that's the plan......already litter trained too!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"It's a big statement but I would say that the love we have for our pets is just as profound as that which we have for the humans we love. It's different but the same if that makes sense. Which is why when we lose them it hurts so much.

My cat was my best friend. Sounds silly to say that but it was true. We had a psychic connection. I could read him like a book. And likewise he could read me too. And I totally understand what others have said. When you're going through hard times in your life, they will be there for you. In a different way to how people will be there for you. When my sister died he was there for me. I don't know how but he just knew I was hurting and he would just lie there with me. They can comfort you and calm you and ease your pain. He was just 'there'. And they never ask for anything in return. It's all unconditional.

When he was ill at the end of his life it absolutely crushed me. I was in that position of not wanting to have him put to sleep but I also couldn't let him suffer. I loved him too much to do that. I remember that last morning when I woke up and he was lying on my bed like he always did. He'd been ill for the past few days, he was hardly eating or even moving and it was obvious he was nearing the end. And he just sat up, liked he hadn't done for days and he just looked at me like he'd never looked at me before. It was if he was saying goodbye to me. It was a powerful moment. He was telling me it was ok to let him go. It was the hardest thing I've ever had to do. Tearing up just thinking about it.

I wouldn't want another pet now. Certainly not for a long time anyway. Simply because I wouldn't want to feel that pain again. But they so enrich our lives. I'm always drawn to people who love animals. It tells me a lot about a persons character if they're an animal lover.

A tear came to my eye reading this.

You should have seen me when I was typing it! It brought back some tough memories."

I can imagine Howi x

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By *irtyGirl OP   Woman
over a year ago

Edinburgh


"Missed my wee cat loads when my ex took him away when we split

It's been a while now....looking into getting a cat from the cat n dog home.I'd get a wee kitten but wouldn't feel right leaving it in the flat all day as I'm usually working.

Cats are fine being left on their own why not get an adult cat?

Yep that's the plan......already litter trained too! "

That's what I did... she's 3 and a rescue. Beautiful too. *resists do you want to see my pussy line*

Howi that properly made me well up. Maybe one day you'll be ready for a new friend. I don't think you can ever replace a pet... you just have a new one.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

All dogs are fascists....bet nobody's seen a police cat!

Sorry I'll get my coat n leave quietly....

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Always had pets as a kid and had a dog and 2 donkeys when I was with the other half

We lived in a cottage on his parents small holding

Since the split. I had to rehome the boys (donkeys) and he got custody of Lola

I have visiting rights

But miss having a pet.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Missed my wee cat loads when my ex took him away when we split

It's been a while now....looking into getting a cat from the cat n dog home.I'd get a wee kitten but wouldn't feel right leaving it in the flat all day as I'm usually working.

Cats are fine being left on their own why not get an adult cat?

Yep that's the plan......already litter trained too!

That's what I did... she's 3 and a rescue. Beautiful too. *resists do you want to see my pussy line*

Howi that properly made me well up. Maybe one day you'll be ready for a new friend. I don't think you can ever replace a pet... you just have a new one. "

I'm sure your pussy is lovely

Good choice getting a rescue cat too with all the poor unwanted pets being dumped at cat n dog homes n rescue places

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I have 6 horses we jump and show them ..... 5 dogs 2 cats and 4 sheep and my animals are a very big part of my life . People let me down never them .

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I'm not responsible enough to have a dog. I wouldn't walk it, pick up after, brush etc etc. I'm responsible enough to know I'm not responsible, so I have 3 cats. love them.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"I have 6 horses we jump and show them ..... 5 dogs 2 cats and 4 sheep and my animals are a very big part of my life . People let me down never them .

"

Iv never really understood the bond people have with horses, but I'd like too, Do you mind explaining please it's not like they can jump on your lap and have a cuddle.

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By *unkysoulWoman
over a year ago

Mitcham, Surrey

Wow this is a thread which has really moved me. Feeling like a group hug is needed!

Thought I'd share with you my good news story.

My cat Charlie is a 8.5kg Maine Coon...larger than life in every way and definitely more 'Dog'. He is a fit and healthy 3 year old now, but when he was 11 months old I received the crushing news that he had a terminal illness (FIP). The prognosis was anything from days to months at that point. I can honestly say I've never cried so much in life. I stood in the vets one day when he was at he's very worst and said..."Enough I can't see him suffer anymore" The vet assured me that his pain was being managed well and that though he didn't seem like the Charlie I had known he was still worth fighting for and he still had 'quality of life' and he would tell me when the 'time was right'.

We had a year of intensive treatment to manage the symptoms, at the vets every week for steroid injections, antibiotics, B12 etc etc then all of a sudden I noticed he seemed 'better'...bit by bit his personality was returning and he just seemed 'well'.

So it's now another year on and he has been given the 'all clear'! Apparently there are less than 2% of cases where a cat recovers from this nasty illness. He is now a part of a study at a University to help them understand better why some cats can survive against the odds. Hopefully to find answers for others in my position.

I'm looking at him now...sprawled across two seats on my sofa, not a care in the world and he has no idea just how close I came to saying good bye to him some 2 years ago...I love him so much I could burst!

When people call me a crazy cat lady...I say hell yes, I have a crazy cat so I need to be!

Group Hugs xxx

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By *irtyGirl OP   Woman
over a year ago

Edinburgh


"I have 6 horses we jump and show them ..... 5 dogs 2 cats and 4 sheep and my animals are a very big part of my life . People let me down never them .

Iv never really understood the bond people have with horses, but I'd like too, Do you mind explaining please it's not like they can jump on your lap and have a cuddle. "

I think you can bond with any animal if you spend enough time with them. It doesn't really matter what it is. I have a friend who has a farm full of random animals and her goats love her to bits! It's cute to watch.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Wow this is a thread which has really moved me. Feeling like a group hug is needed!

Thought I'd share with you my good news story.

My cat Charlie is a 8.5kg Maine Coon...larger than life in every way and definitely more 'Dog'. He is a fit and healthy 3 year old now, but when he was 11 months old I received the crushing news that he had a terminal illness (FIP). The prognosis was anything from days to months at that point. I can honestly say I've never cried so much in life. I stood in the vets one day when he was at he's very worst and said..."Enough I can't see him suffer anymore" The vet assured me that his pain was being managed well and that though he didn't seem like the Charlie I had known he was still worth fighting for and he still had 'quality of life' and he would tell me when the 'time was right'.

We had a year of intensive treatment to manage the symptoms, at the vets every week for steroid injections, antibiotics, B12 etc etc then all of a sudden I noticed he seemed 'better'...bit by bit his personality was returning and he just seemed 'well'.

So it's now another year on and he has been given the 'all clear'! Apparently there are less than 2% of cases where a cat recovers from this nasty illness. He is now a part of a study at a University to help them understand better why some cats can survive against the odds. Hopefully to find answers for others in my position.

I'm looking at him now...sprawled across two seats on my sofa, not a care in the world and he has no idea just how close I came to saying good bye to him some 2 years ago...I love him so much I could burst!

When people call me a crazy cat lady...I say hell yes, I have a crazy cat so I need to be!

Group Hugs xxx

"

Wow. Group hug, indeed. That is an amazing and inspiring story. Give your cat a pat from me.

-Courtney

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Wow this is a thread which has really moved me. Feeling like a group hug is needed!

Thought I'd share with you my good news story.

My cat Charlie is a 8.5kg Maine Coon...larger than life in every way and definitely more 'Dog'. He is a fit and healthy 3 year old now, but when he was 11 months old I received the crushing news that he had a terminal illness (FIP). The prognosis was anything from days to months at that point. I can honestly say I've never cried so much in life. I stood in the vets one day when he was at he's very worst and said..."Enough I can't see him suffer anymore" The vet assured me that his pain was being managed well and that though he didn't seem like the Charlie I had known he was still worth fighting for and he still had 'quality of life' and he would tell me when the 'time was right'.

We had a year of intensive treatment to manage the symptoms, at the vets every week for steroid injections, antibiotics, B12 etc etc then all of a sudden I noticed he seemed 'better'...bit by bit his personality was returning and he just seemed 'well'.

So it's now another year on and he has been given the 'all clear'! Apparently there are less than 2% of cases where a cat recovers from this nasty illness. He is now a part of a study at a University to help them understand better why some cats can survive against the odds. Hopefully to find answers for others in my position.

I'm looking at him now...sprawled across two seats on my sofa, not a care in the world and he has no idea just how close I came to saying good bye to him some 2 years ago...I love him so much I could burst!

When people call me a crazy cat lady...I say hell yes, I have a crazy cat so I need to be!

Group Hugs xxx

Wow. Group hug, indeed. That is an amazing and inspiring story. Give your cat a pat from me.

-Courtney"

And from me too

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By *oward1978Man
over a year ago

Rotherham


"Wow this is a thread which has really moved me. Feeling like a group hug is needed!

Thought I'd share with you my good news story.

My cat Charlie is a 8.5kg Maine Coon...larger than life in every way and definitely more 'Dog'. He is a fit and healthy 3 year old now, but when he was 11 months old I received the crushing news that he had a terminal illness (FIP). The prognosis was anything from days to months at that point. I can honestly say I've never cried so much in life. I stood in the vets one day when he was at he's very worst and said..."Enough I can't see him suffer anymore" The vet assured me that his pain was being managed well and that though he didn't seem like the Charlie I had known he was still worth fighting for and he still had 'quality of life' and he would tell me when the 'time was right'.

We had a year of intensive treatment to manage the symptoms, at the vets every week for steroid injections, antibiotics, B12 etc etc then all of a sudden I noticed he seemed 'better'...bit by bit his personality was returning and he just seemed 'well'.

So it's now another year on and he has been given the 'all clear'! Apparently there are less than 2% of cases where a cat recovers from this nasty illness. He is now a part of a study at a University to help them understand better why some cats can survive against the odds. Hopefully to find answers for others in my position.

I'm looking at him now...sprawled across two seats on my sofa, not a care in the world and he has no idea just how close I came to saying good bye to him some 2 years ago...I love him so much I could burst!

When people call me a crazy cat lady...I say hell yes, I have a crazy cat so I need to be!

Group Hugs xxx

Wow. Group hug, indeed. That is an amazing and inspiring story. Give your cat a pat from me.

-Courtney"

That was a beautiful story. So nice to have a happy ending. Just had to google Maine Coon as I wasn't sure what one was! Jesus Christ they're big!! Absolutely gorgeous though. I wish you many happy years together

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By *unkysoulWoman
over a year ago

Mitcham, Surrey

Pats delivered - Charlie says thanks and it's encouraged him to join the group hug!

Finding it difficult to type with him on the keyboard, but where there's a will! Damn cat can get away with anything now

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over a year ago


"I have 6 horses we jump and show them ..... 5 dogs 2 cats and 4 sheep and my animals are a very big part of my life . People let me down never them .

Iv never really understood the bond people have with horses, but I'd like too, Do you mind explaining please it's not like they can jump on your lap and have a cuddle. "
From a little girl of 3/ 4 I would sit on my dads leg it was my horse as we had no money for horses and cry my eyes out and would love to have a pony I would look at them and see a power full animal not sure what it was but I was horse mad and still am . So of to HOYS tomorrow 2 days the best horse show in the world in my eyes. And when I see them Jumping looking after my girls really big jumps keeping them safe its hard to find the words how it makes me feel . Look at what horses have done for us over the years the wars also working on the land. I had my own horse from 17 and never not had them in my life like my dogs and cats .

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over a year ago

Love the thread OP, I don't have any pets at the moment, but look after the Wildlife in the garden, I have two Hedgehogs visiting at the mo, feeding and watering them and watching their weight for hibernation, so far, so good.

Some of my happiest relationships have been with animals.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I don't live in the right type of building to keep pets safely - but I work hard to help the animals that most people overlook.

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By *ouple in LancashireCouple
over a year ago

in Lancashire

Its peeing down here and one of ours is giving me that 'its our time to walk so stop blah ing on that site and lets go' look..

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over a year ago


"Its peeing down here and one of ours is giving me that 'its our time to walk so stop blah ing on that site and lets go' look..

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Has he got a coat and little wellies?

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over a year ago


"Wow this is a thread which has really moved me. Feeling like a group hug is needed!

Thought I'd share with you my good news story.

My cat Charlie is a 8.5kg Maine Coon...larger than life in every way and definitely more 'Dog'. He is a fit and healthy 3 year old now, but when he was 11 months old I received the crushing news that he had a terminal illness (FIP). The prognosis was anything from days to months at that point. I can honestly say I've never cried so much in life. I stood in the vets one day when he was at he's very worst and said..."Enough I can't see him suffer anymore" The vet assured me that his pain was being managed well and that though he didn't seem like the Charlie I had known he was still worth fighting for and he still had 'quality of life' and he would tell me when the 'time was right'.

We had a year of intensive treatment to manage the symptoms, at the vets every week for steroid injections, antibiotics, B12 etc etc then all of a sudden I noticed he seemed 'better'...bit by bit his personality was returning and he just seemed 'well'.

So it's now another year on and he has been given the 'all clear'! Apparently there are less than 2% of cases where a cat recovers from this nasty illness. He is now a part of a study at a University to help them understand better why some cats can survive against the odds. Hopefully to find answers for others in my position.

I'm looking at him now...sprawled across two seats on my sofa, not a care in the world and he has no idea just how close I came to saying good bye to him some 2 years ago...I love him so much I could burst!

When people call me a crazy cat lady...I say hell yes, I have a crazy cat so I need to be!

Group Hugs xxx

I have a couple of Maine Coons and they are the best pets I have ever known. I was never a cat person before but these goof balls certainly changed that x

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By *inky-MinxWoman
over a year ago

Grantham

I adore animals

When I bought my first house I realised I could get a kitten and no one could stop me. She died aged 15 and I didn't think I would ever recover from it.

Since then I have been lucky enough to live with 3 dogs, goats, hens, ducks, house rabbits and 8 more cats. Each time one dies it feels like the end of the world.

I've never had an aloof cat, all have been very loving. I have 3 now, plus my 16 year old blind dog. They are my family.

The pain of losing them is immeasurable. But the joy of the years spent with them outweighs it for me. Particularly with the rescued ones. I think of the life they might have had, or not even have, and seeing them happy for years makes it all worth it.

I also help with some small animal charities

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I have a blind siberian husky and although at times he can be a little bugger is the other times he's being adorable that make me love him. He's my best friend and I certainly couldn't be without him he comes with me everywhere

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By *irtyGirl OP   Woman
over a year ago

Edinburgh

I just came home to a lovely welcome and my heart goes out to Colgate tonight. I'd be broken to lose my buddy.

Thanks for sharing... pets are brilliant!

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