Guest Greyt_dog_lover Posted May 10, 2010 Share Posted May 10, 2010 I hope that it is acceptable to post here about my cat. This weekend we had to send our 18 year old greyhound tester over the bridge. She had kidney failure that was managed for nearly 7 years, so she lived a long time on borrowed time. My wife lived on the west side of Chicago 18 years ago and one day when she was walking past an alley near her house she saw some kids throwing a kitten around. She yelled at them and got the kitten. She was so small and young her eyes were not even open. Another kid ran up to her and said "lady, there's another one over there in a bowl of water". So what did my wife do, she went and got that kitten as well. She bottle fed both kittens and raised them so lovingly. Two boyfriends later, I come along. We get married and I take the cats as my own. We have been together over 10 years and I love those kitties as much as anything, so when this past sunday came, it was time. Dexter (female) couldnt walk very well, the pain killers wer no longer effective (she was walking around the house crying, not eating), we knew at 5am Sunday it was time. We loaded her up, got her favorite food in the world, twinkies, and headed off to the vets. I held her close as the vet injected the sedative, then the "pink" stuff, and that was it, no more pain. I love you my sweet Dexter, go play, eat catnip, chase bugs. Wait for your brother, he will be along, hopefully later than sooner. I will never forget you. Love Dad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Greytluv Posted May 10, 2010 Share Posted May 10, 2010 RIP Dexter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest jettcricket Posted May 10, 2010 Share Posted May 10, 2010 I'm so sorry for your loss.... I know many of my kitties that have gone on to the bridge were there to welcome Dexter into paradise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sweetdogs Posted May 10, 2010 Share Posted May 10, 2010 I'm so sorry for your loss. How wonderful that Dexter lived to such a good kitteh age given her rough start in life. Still, so hard to say goodbye. Godspeed Dexter! Quote Deirdre with Conor (Daring Pocobueno), Keeva (Kiowa Mimi Mona), & kittehs Gemma & robthomas. Our beloved angels Faolin & Liath, & kittehs Mona & Caesar. Remembering Bobby, Doc McCoy, & Chip McGrath. "He feeds you, pets you, adores you, collects your poop in a bag. There's only one explanation: you are a hairy little god." Nick Galifinakis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patsy Posted May 10, 2010 Share Posted May 10, 2010 May you have fields full of Twinkies, sweet Dexter. Maybe Dad could post a couple pictures when he feels he could do so? Quote Patsy and DH with the Humane Society specials, Linus & Jazz, in North Dakota Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 8_Greyt_Greys Posted May 10, 2010 Share Posted May 10, 2010 I am so sorry about your loss. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Liz_in_PA Posted May 10, 2010 Share Posted May 10, 2010 Could you tell us how Dexter got her name? Twinkies? How did you find out about the Twinkies? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batmom Posted May 10, 2010 Share Posted May 10, 2010 Chad and Jen, I'm so sorry to hear your baby had to leave. What a wonderful story of how she came to you. Godspeed, little one. Over the rainbow bridge there are twinkies everywhere, just waiting for you. Quote Star aka Starz Ovation (Ronco x Oneco Maggie*, litter #48538), Coco aka Low Key (Kiowa Mon Manny x Party Hardy, litter # 59881), and mom in IllinoisWe miss Reko Batman (Trouper Zeke x Marque Louisiana), 11/15/95-6/29/06, Rocco the thistledown whippet, 04/29/93-10/14/08, Reko Zema (Mo Kick x Reko Princess), 8/16/98-4/18/10, the most beautiful girl in the whole USA, my good egg Joseph aka Won by a Nose (Oneco Cufflink x Buy Back), 09/22/2003-03/01/2013, and our gentle sweet Gidget (Digitizer, Dodgem by Design x Sobe Mulberry), 1/29/2006-11/22/2014, gone much too soon. Never forgetting CJC's Buckshot, 1/2/07-10/25/10. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greyhead Posted May 10, 2010 Share Posted May 10, 2010 What an inspiring story! You've been amazing kittie parents. I'm truly sorry for your loss; words aren't sufficient. We can only console ourselves with our memories and the thought that they're beyond pain. And hunting twinkies. Quote Mary with Jumper Jack (2/17/11) and angels Shane (PA's Busta Rime, 12/10/02 - 10/14/16) and Spencer (Dutch Laser, 11/25/00 - 3/29/13). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remolacha Posted May 10, 2010 Share Posted May 10, 2010 I am so sorry, I've lost too many kitties to CRF Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest smarthound Posted May 10, 2010 Share Posted May 10, 2010 So sorry to hear your news. It's so hard to lose the companions that become such an important part of our lives. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreyPoopon Posted May 10, 2010 Share Posted May 10, 2010 I'm so sorry. She may have had a bad start, but she landed in clover. Godspeed Dexter. Quote Standard Poodle Daisy (12/13) Missing Cora (RL Nevada 5/99-10/09), Piper (Cee Bar Easy 2/99-1/10), Tally (Thunder La La 9/99-3/10), Edie (Daring Reva 9/99-10/12), Dixie (Kiowa Secret Sue 11/01-1/13), Jessie (P's Real Time 11/98-3/13), token boy Graham (Zydeco Dancer 9/00-5/13), Cal (Back Already 12/99-11/13), Betsy (Back Kick Beth 11/98-12/13), Standard Poodles Minnie (1/99-1/14) + Perry (9/98-2/14), Annie (Do Marcia 9/03-10/14), Pink (Miss Pinky Baker 1/02-6/15), Poppy (Cmon Err Not 8/05-1/16), Kat (Jax Candy 5/05-5/17), Ivy (Jax Isis 10/07-7/21), Hildy (Braska Hildy 7/10-12/22), Opal (Jax Opal 7/08-4/23). Toodles (BL Toodles 7/09-4/24) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Guest CarriesMom Posted May 10, 2010 Share Posted May 10, 2010 I loved the story of how you adopted Dexter and her sibling. Dexter was a very special kitty and please accept my condolences. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maryz Posted May 10, 2010 Share Posted May 10, 2010 What an angel your wife was for taking those kittens and you also for loving them as much as she did. I'm so sorry Dexter had to leave you. Quote Mary, mom to kitty Rebel.Always missing Sherri (SO DELICIOUS) (12/6/2005-8/29/2018) kitties Marley (4/2000-12/3/2015) and Beady (4/1998-2/24/2006) and Dalmatian Daisy (7/25/1984-5/13/1999). The democracy will cease to exist when you take away from those who are willing to work and give to those who would not - Thomas Jefferson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazygang Posted May 10, 2010 Share Posted May 10, 2010 So sorry... Quote Run free our beloved Sir Snowy, Pip, Queenie, Sadie, Tess & Rosie until we meet again......I would rather feel the thorn than to never see the rose Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brandimom Posted May 10, 2010 Share Posted May 10, 2010 The remembrance forum is for our loved pets no matter what breed, feline or canine. Godspeed Dexter..........I can tell you were well loved. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Gingergrey Posted May 10, 2010 Share Posted May 10, 2010 Run free to good health sweet Dexter. No more suffering. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest greymama002 Posted May 10, 2010 Share Posted May 10, 2010 Deepest sympathy to you & your wife on the loss of your precious Dexter; how lucky she & her brother were to by rescued and live such a loving long life. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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nyGreys Posted May 11, 2010 Share Posted May 11, 2010 I'm so sorry for your loss. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robinw Posted May 11, 2010 Share Posted May 11, 2010 i'm so sorry for your loss Quote Xavi the galgo and Peter the cat. Missing Iker the galgo ?-Feb.9/19, Treasure (USS Treasure) April 12/01-May 6/13, Phoenix (Hallo Top Son) Dec.14/99-June 4/11 and Loca (Reko Swahili) Oct.9/95 - June 1/09, Allen the boss cat, died late November, 2021, age 19. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FiveRoooooers Posted May 11, 2010 Share Posted May 11, 2010 You guys are the best kitteh parents. I'm so sorry for your loss. Quote Old Dogs are the Best Dogs. Thank you, campers. Current enrollees: Punkin. AnnIE Oooh M Angels: Pal . Segugio. Sorella (TPGIT). LadyBug. Zeke-aroni. MiMi Sizzle Pants. Gracie. Seamie . (Foster)Sweet. Andy. PaddyALVIN!Mayhem. Bosco. Bruno. Dottie B. Trevor Double-Heart. Bea. Cletus, KLTO. Aiden 1-4. Upon reflection, our lives are often referenced in parts defined by the all-too-short lives of our dogs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ozgirl2 Posted May 11, 2010 Share Posted May 11, 2010 Run free, Dexter-kitty... I'm so sorry... Quote Jeannine with Merlin, the crazed tabby cat and his sister, Jasmine, the brat-cat With Angel Cody(Roving Gemini), and Weenie the tortie waiting at the Bridge Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giadog Posted May 12, 2010 Share Posted May 12, 2010 I'm sorry for your loss. Dexter was clearly well-loved. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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