Re: Baxter

2019-03-13 Thread Jay Taylor
John, I offer my heartfelt condolences. Yo did the right thing. It’s rarely on our terms that our pets have to leave us. It seems unfair that their lives as intertwined with ours, can be so short comparatively. It’s special that you loved and cared for Baxter. I’m praying that you will be

Re: Baxter

2019-03-13 Thread Jay Taylor
John,I offer my heartfelt condolences. Yo did the right thing. It’s rarely on our terms that our pets have to leave us. It seems unfair that their lives as intertwined with ours, can be so short comparatively. It’s special that you loved and cared for Baxter. I’m praying that you will be

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2019-03-13 Thread Jay Taylor
Sorry Mark,I offer my heartfelt condolences. Yo did the right thing. It’s rarely on our terms that our pets have to leave us. It seems unfair that their lives as intertwined with ours, can be so short comparatively. It’s special that you loved and cared for Baxter. I’m praying that you will be

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2019-03-13 Thread Mark C
I'm really sorry to hear that - its sad to lose a long time companion. Mark On 3/11/2019 7:57 PM, John wrote: https://flic.kr/p/xtqGRY https://flic.kr/p/HPPRDh I had to take Baxter to the vet tonight. She was 21 years old and was barely eating. I managed to coax a bit of food into her the

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2019-03-13 Thread John
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2019-03-12 Thread jcoyle
Odd - I took my mother's dog to the vet yesterday with kidney failure! The dog is now having IV feeding as she was very dehydrated and hadn't eaten for some days, so my mother is hoping the dog will be around for another few months at least - it's 19 years old too! John in Brisbane

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2019-03-12 Thread Eric Weir
> On Mar 11, 2019, at 7:57 PM, John wrote: > > https://flic.kr/p/xtqGRY > > https://flic.kr/p/HPPRDh > > I had to take Baxter to the vet tonight Beautiful cat, John. Sorry for your loss. I've recently fallen in love with a rambunctious little Miki dog—Japanese breed; about the size of an

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2019-03-12 Thread Steve Cottrell
On 12/3/19, ann sanfedele, discombobulated, unleashed: >Hope it was just because you had read what I wrote to John... Ashley is >only 13.. she isn't quite ready to leave me yet, thank goodness. >not the time to make jokes about your line but it ws tempting I saw 'Baxter' ang got confused

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2019-03-12 Thread Bulent Celasun
John, I am sorry to read Baxter's story. It reminded me of some painful moments... loosing my lovely friend Pebble at a young age without even becoming sick once. It was all my fault and that makes the pain sharper... ... You will always remember Baxter... better doing it with a smile. Bulent

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2019-03-12 Thread Ken Waller
Sorry for your loss John and my condolences. That's a long life for a domestice cat - continue to savor the memories she and you had. Some of the saddest things in my life involved having to put down ouw animals. -Original Message- >From: ann sanfedele >Subject: Re: Baxter &

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2019-03-12 Thread ann sanfedele
On 3/12/2019 6:02 AM, Steve Cottrell wrote: On 12/3/19, Steve Cottrell, discombobulated, unleashed: Sorry for your loss Ann - been there twice and it's not pleasant Apologies John - my mind was thinking of Ann for some reason - the sentiment stands though. Commiserations friend. Cotty

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2019-03-12 Thread David J Brooks
Very sorry to hear that John. They become a part of the family so quickly its hard to say goodbye Dave On Mon, Mar 11, 2019 at 7:58 PM John wrote: > > https://flic.kr/p/xtqGRY > > https://flic.kr/p/HPPRDh > > I had to take Baxter to the vet tonight. She was 21 years old and was barely > eating.

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2019-03-12 Thread Doug Brewer
So sorry, John. 21 years is a hell of a run. She was lucky to know you. On 3/11/19 7:57 PM, John wrote: https://flic.kr/p/xtqGRY https://flic.kr/p/HPPRDh I had to take Baxter to the vet tonight. She was 21 years old and was barely eating. I managed to coax a bit of food into her the last

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2019-03-12 Thread Jack Davis
John, What Ann said so well. I too had to make such an agonizing decision that stays with one for some time. Tough to do and get past, but was the merciful and responsible decision. J Sent from my iPhone > On Mar 11, 2019, at 8:31 PM, ann sanfedele wrote: > > John -- > So sorry to read that..

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2019-03-12 Thread Steve Cottrell
On 12/3/19, Steve Cottrell, discombobulated, unleashed: >Sorry for your loss Ann - been there twice and it's not pleasant Apologies John - my mind was thinking of Ann for some reason - the sentiment stands though. Commiserations friend. -- Cheers, Cotty ___/\__UK Shoot / Edit

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2019-03-12 Thread Steve Cottrell
Sorry for your loss Ann - been there twice and it's not pleasant -- Cheers, Cotty ___/\__UK Shoot / Edit and || (O) |Live Broadcast News -- _ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

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2019-03-11 Thread Paul Sorenson
So sorry for your loss, John.  We're never "ready" to make that decision but when it has to be done to mitigate suffering, it's the right thing to do.  Glad you were able to share so many years with her. -p On 3/11/2019 6:57 PM, John wrote: https://flic.kr/p/xtqGRY https://flic.kr/p/HPPRDh

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2019-03-11 Thread Subash Jeyan
sorry to hear that. condolences... On Mon, 11 Mar 2019 19:57:33 -0400 John wrote: > https://flic.kr/p/xtqGRY > > https://flic.kr/p/HPPRDh > > I had to take Baxter to the vet tonight. She was 21 years old and was > barely eating. I managed to coax a bit of food into her the last week > by

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2019-03-11 Thread Alan Cole
Sad news, John. The others have said it all. Alan C On Tue, Mar 12, 2019 at 1:58 AM John wrote: > https://flic.kr/p/xtqGRY > > https://flic.kr/p/HPPRDh > > I had to take Baxter to the vet tonight. She was 21 years old and was > barely > eating. I managed to coax a bit of food into her the last

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2019-03-11 Thread ann sanfedele
John -- So sorry to read that..   glad you had her for as long as you did.. It's just not fair that our animals live such shorter lives than we do... ann On 3/11/2019 7:57 PM, John wrote: https://flic.kr/p/xtqGRY https://flic.kr/p/HPPRDh I had to take Baxter to the vet tonight. She was 21

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2019-03-11 Thread Stan Halpin
Sorry John . They are so much a part of our lives, and then they are gone, and it is hard. Sent from my iPad > On Mar 11, 2019, at 10:57 PM, P. J. Alling wrote: > > Sorry to hear that, I'm not a cat person, but I've been acquainted with one > of them that I miss greatly. You have my

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2019-03-11 Thread P. J. Alling
Sorry to hear that, I'm not a cat person, but I've been acquainted with one of them that I miss greatly.   You have my condolences. On 3/11/2019 7:57 PM, John wrote: https://flic.kr/p/xtqGRY https://flic.kr/p/HPPRDh I had to take Baxter to the vet tonight. She was 21 years old and was

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2019-03-11 Thread Paul Stenquist
Sorry, John. Been there several times.it never gets easy. Hang in there. Paul > On Mar 11, 2019, at 7:57 PM, John wrote: > > https://flic.kr/p/xtqGRY > > https://flic.kr/p/HPPRDh > > I had to take Baxter to the vet tonight. She was 21 years old and was barely > eating. I managed to coax a

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2019-03-11 Thread Larry Colen
My condolences, it’s always hard to lose a family member. I’m glad that you were able to be there at the end and to save her a bit of pain in her final days. > On Mar 11, 2019, at 4:57 PM, John wrote: > > https://flic.kr/p/xtqGRY > > https://flic.kr/p/HPPRDh > > I had to take Baxter to the

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2019-03-11 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
Sorry for your loss, John. It is always a difficult decision and a tough experience. I have been in that situation several times. 21 years is a long time; be thankful you had so many good years with her, and for the happy memories you have of her. Dan Matyola

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2019-03-11 Thread Ralf R Radermacher
Am 12.03.19 um 00:57 schrieb John: I had to take Baxter to the vet tonight. She was 21 years old and was barely eating. Really sorry for you. We've had the experience a few times in the last 5 years. Last one was Ambrosius, on our return from our Xmas holiday, not even 3 years old, with a