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Yesterday, I lost one of my best friends and the most amazing cat that has ever lived. Oscar finally passed away after a long battle with diabetes, heart disease, and anorexia. Words can not describe how amazing he was. He was an unusual combination of tough as nails badass alpha male and total sweetheart lap cat. Lived way longer than what doctors expected of him and he will sooooo be missed.
RIP Oscar 2000-2013
I want to put up a memorial on my facebook page, but being as Oscar was basically my husbands cat ever since he rescued him, he is way more broken up than I am. Our sis posted a memorial which really affected him, and I don't know if I should wait for him to write something. Still, everyone who nows me knows Oscar and I feel they need to know. Defantly at least waiting for him to come back from work before I post anything as I don't want him coming acrss the post and breaking down at work.
In other news, I am quite certain I have one of the superbugs going around. Been really sick to my stomach. Also, the person whom we got our new dog Zappa from is freaking out and trying to get him back. Keeps calling and texting hubby trying to see how he is doing. Now, I am afraid of walking him as this guy appears to be a bit nuts and may try to snatch him. Going to get Zappa microchipped and registered and if this guy starts a confrontation with me, i'm calling the cops and getting a restraining order.
Felix is PETRIFIED of the new dog and is not being himself. Very worried we may need to get rid of Zappa for Felixs well being.
RIP Oscar 2000-2013
I want to put up a memorial on my facebook page, but being as Oscar was basically my husbands cat ever since he rescued him, he is way more broken up than I am. Our sis posted a memorial which really affected him, and I don't know if I should wait for him to write something. Still, everyone who nows me knows Oscar and I feel they need to know. Defantly at least waiting for him to come back from work before I post anything as I don't want him coming acrss the post and breaking down at work.
In other news, I am quite certain I have one of the superbugs going around. Been really sick to my stomach. Also, the person whom we got our new dog Zappa from is freaking out and trying to get him back. Keeps calling and texting hubby trying to see how he is doing. Now, I am afraid of walking him as this guy appears to be a bit nuts and may try to snatch him. Going to get Zappa microchipped and registered and if this guy starts a confrontation with me, i'm calling the cops and getting a restraining order.
Felix is PETRIFIED of the new dog and is not being himself. Very worried we may need to get rid of Zappa for Felixs well being.
The thing is, I get that he is concerned for the dogs well being. The ironic thing is that when he calls my husband saying he wants the dog back, it prevents me from being able to walk him around the neighborhood so in reality, he is harming the dog with his harassment. Now, I can only walk Zappa along with my husband and until then, I can only take him out front. Which is sad because everyone knows border collies are balls of energy who need to play and run around.
Your Pets In Heaven
by Ken D. Conover
To have loved and then said farewell, is better than to have never loved at all.
For all of the times that you have stooped and touched my head, fed me my favorite treat and returned the love that I so unconditionally gave to you.
For the care that you gave to me so unselfishly.
For all of these things I am grateful and thankful.
I ask that you not grieve for the loss, but rejoice in the fact that we lived, loved and touched each others lives. My life was fuller because you were there, not as a master/owner, but as my FRIEND.
Today I am as I was in my youth. The grass is always green, butterflies flit among the flowers and the Sun shines gently down upon all of God's creatures.
I can run, jump, play and do all of the things that I did in my youth. There is no sickness, no aching joints and no regrets and no aging.
We await the arrival of our lifelong companions and know that togetherness is forever.
You live in our hearts as we do in yours. Companions such as you are so rare and unique.
Don't hold the love that you have within yourself. Give it to another like me and then I will live forever. For love never really dies, and you are loved and missed as surely as we are.
Your Pets In Heaven
Prayer for the Protection of Animals
O God, source of life and power, Who feedeth the birds of the heavens, increase our tenderness towards all the creatures of Thy hand. Help us to refrain from petty acts of cruelty, or thoughtless deeds of harm to any living animal. May we care for them at all times, especially during hard weather, and protect them from injury so that they learn to trust us as friends. Let our sympathy grow with knowledge, so that the whole creation may rejoice in Thy presence.
--Beliefnet
Yes, I'd say definitely wait till your husband gets home, ask him if he wants to write something first and if not, then you go ahead and put up the memorial on your page.
I hope you don't have a superbug! Lots of water and rest!
If you have to get rid of Zappa for Felix's well-being, maybe you could give him back to the guy who wants him. Better that than giving him up to a shelter where he might be put to sleep.
You could also tell this guy that you are seeing how Zappa adjusts to his new home, and if it doesn't work out, you'll give him back, but otherwise, he needs to stop calling and texting. Tell him flat out that you want to feel comfortable taking Zappa for a walk without being confronted by him. I would do that before getting a restraining order. Try to resolve it amicably.
The guy who is bothering you about Zappa, sounds like he regrets parting with his dog and is missing him a lot. He sounds like he has bad anxiety, regret and guilt over it.
The guy obviously wants to make sure the dog is well, which means he cares. That is one way to look at it but he ought not be harassing you or husband and adding stress to your lives. I think if you consider he just has anxiety and he is not nuts you maybe able to talk with him to reassure him that Zappa is in good care.
And if it is not working out because it is causing Felix stress then I agree with the suggestion of returning the dog.
Was there any written agreement or receipt of any kind when you got the dog from this guy or was it all verbal? did you pay any money?
What was the reason why the guy parted with Zappa and you have the dog?
When an animal dies that has been especially close to someone here, that pet goes to Rainbow Bridge.
There are meadows and hills for all of our special friends so they can run and play together.
There is plenty of food, water and sunshine, and our friends are warm and comfortable.
All the animals who had been ill and old are restored to health and vigor; those who were hurt or maimed are made whole and strong again, just as we remember them in our dreams of days and times gone by.
The animals are happy and content, except for one small thing; they each miss someone very special to them, who had to be left behind.
They all run and play together, but the day comes when one suddenly stops and looks into the distance. His bright eyes are intent; His eager body quivers. Suddenly he begins to run from the group, flying over the green grass, his legs carrying him faster and faster.
You have been spotted, and when you and your special friend finally meet, you cling together in joyous reunion, never to be parted again. The happy kisses rain upon your face; your hands again caress the beloved head, and you look once more into the trusting eyes of your pet, so long gone from your life but never absent from your heart.
Then you cross Rainbow Bridge together....
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The thing is Oscar was soooooo rare and one of a kind. He was so ridiculously smart he was both dog and human like. He was the most gorgeous semi-longhaired manx whom I believe was also turkish angora, though he was a rescue so you could never tell. Had the most golden eyes and would just wrap his paws around your arm and hug it and not let go. Always gave a grumpy "mrmp" sound every time you stopped petting him. Also was the only cat I knew that not only loved a tummy rub, but would put his back leg over your arm for you to rub him. Damn I will miss him.
Now Felix is scaring me. He is very anxious about the dog and won't get down from his table. He was just hyperventilating with his mouth open, which I have never seen before.
As for the guy, he knows we live in the neighborhood and we told him flat out we would let him see and play with him down in the dog park and when I take him for walks, but thart sure isn't happening if he is threatening to take the dog back. We plan on getting him a microchip and getting him registered soon.