Zesh Rehman
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my cat was put down yesterday 
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Does every household need a pet ?
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attila
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yes, 2 actually..corn snakes..Napoleon is about 5 feet long and Josephine three and a half, they are both very friendly
aftershavedave
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attila said:
so napoleon is taller (or longer i guess) than the real thing!
Man of Harveys
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I'm not being funny, I'm curious: how can you tell?attila said:
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1066gull
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If you are feeling numb, than probably it is best for you to have a pet.Rodders said:I feel pretty numb, like the house is missing something.
Have you got a pet and do you think every family needs a pet ?
I'm pondering whether to get a dog or not now.
Rodders
It is very sad to say goodbye to your pet, but it was for the best to put them down, and then you can put all your energy and time in a new animal who would love love and attention.
If you are looking for a dog, I'll have Border Collie puppies ready soon, and Bexhill area will be in the Battle Friday-Ad. let me know if you are interested.
Am from a family that always had pets.
Personally have had cats (can't have dogs as out all day) since '97, all from Braypool.
Down to my remaining 17 yo who is still whinging like a good'un.
When he goes to the great litter tray in the sky I will mourn for a couple of weeks and then be straight back to the RSPCA to offer an unwanted over 4yo moggie a luxury lifestyle.
Personally have had cats (can't have dogs as out all day) since '97, all from Braypool.
Down to my remaining 17 yo who is still whinging like a good'un.
When he goes to the great litter tray in the sky I will mourn for a couple of weeks and then be straight back to the RSPCA to offer an unwanted over 4yo moggie a luxury lifestyle.
Icy Gull
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Re: Re: Does every household need a pet ?
My border collie developed cancer in a rear hip at 11 years old and struggled by on three legs for 3 months. She didn't seem to be suffering and the vet advised that dogs could live for quite a long time in that state without suffering. He told me that the cancer would spread to the lungs and when she started coughing it would be time to put her down. At least we had a little bit of warning as she had been a fit dog for all her life. The first time we knew she had a problem was when she struggled to leap and catch a frisbee and started stumbling and falling over.
All really heartbreaking and by far the most intelligent dog I've ever owned. Don't think I could ever have another border collie. A year before she died my wife brought a long legged dachsund home that she'd found running around with whip marks all over her that obviously been abused. She used to flinch everytime you moved quickly. She is now fine if overprotective. Having another dog seemed to make it much easier to get over the loss of the collie.
I can't imagine not having a dog and this household certainly needs one.
Adriodinho said:
My border collie developed cancer in a rear hip at 11 years old and struggled by on three legs for 3 months. She didn't seem to be suffering and the vet advised that dogs could live for quite a long time in that state without suffering. He told me that the cancer would spread to the lungs and when she started coughing it would be time to put her down. At least we had a little bit of warning as she had been a fit dog for all her life. The first time we knew she had a problem was when she struggled to leap and catch a frisbee and started stumbling and falling over.
All really heartbreaking and by far the most intelligent dog I've ever owned. Don't think I could ever have another border collie. A year before she died my wife brought a long legged dachsund home that she'd found running around with whip marks all over her that obviously been abused. She used to flinch everytime you moved quickly. She is now fine if overprotective. Having another dog seemed to make it much easier to get over the loss of the collie.
I can't imagine not having a dog and this household certainly needs one.
malcolm prescott
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get a cat quick or the fleas will go mad
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Rodders said:Just got back from Chase Vetinary centre in Bexhill, where I've sadly just had the family cat put down. We've had him for 12 years last July, so today is a very sad day for the Rodders household. The reason for him being put down was that he was very poorly after some cat from our neighbourhood attacked him and gave him feline aids. It was the best thing to do but also very sad.
After getting back, I looked to where he usually laid in the sun, and there was nothing and to be honest I feel pretty numb, like the house is missing something.
Have you got a pet and do you think every family needs a pet ?
I'm pondering whether to get a dog or not now.
Rodders
I went through the loss of my dog, who I raised from a tiny pup. He and I were mates for life, and the vacuum when he left was immense, still is.
Condolences Rodders, it's tough.
I would add that it is no slight on your old cat to get another pet, in fact it would be a tribute. Plus, animals are scientifically proven to relieve stress, so the reward is in itself when you save one from the body bucket.
Do it, you will not regret it, guaranteed.
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crodonilson said:
You do NOT necessarily "have to have her put down". She is allowed to die naturally isn't she? If she looks like fading, please let her go in dignity - unless she's in great pain it's wrong to put an animal down just before they go naturally.
Gully
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Sorry to hear about that Rodders. We always had a cat at home when I was a kid, think it does add something to a home, not just the bits of other animals/birds/pondlife they leave around for you to find. My parents had their most recent cat put down a couple of months ago, I think that she was about 18 years old, they had had her since she was about 4 or 5. It was a bit sad towards the end as she went totally blind and lost it a little, one day they heard a squeal of tires on the road outside their house, went out and there was the cat just sat in the middle of the road totally oblivious to the risks to her life.
Anyway, I don't have a cat at the moment but intend to get one as soon as practicable, my house could definitely do with a little more life than me and a large collection of spiders.
Anyway, I don't have a cat at the moment but intend to get one as soon as practicable, my house could definitely do with a little more life than me and a large collection of spiders.
Franks Wild Years
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Hey, sorry for you Rodders.
Mrs Wildy Ears made a joke about George (my dog) dying earlier and I didn't find it funny. Get yourself down the RSPCA once a suitable period of mourning has passed and give a needy animal a home.
Mrs Wildy Ears made a joke about George (my dog) dying earlier and I didn't find it funny. Get yourself down the RSPCA once a suitable period of mourning has passed and give a needy animal a home.
malcolm prescott
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Questions said:
good point always fancied trying a bit of dog if a resturant set up selling dog rolls would it be legal
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malcolm prescott said:
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RSPCA are absolute barstards put down more animals than they re-home.Squiggsy said:
have a look at this guy he is a mate of mine and can surely find you one when the worst happens www.lostcatsbrighton.org.uk