Saturday, September 5, 2020

* SAD NEWS ABOUT CHARLIE *

Ron and I had to say goodbye to our beloved Charlie Thursday evening. We knew it was coming sometime soon, but he went downhill quickly...He hadn't eaten in almost 2 days, but drank water pretty much like normal, went outside always for potty, and was getting up and down the steps okay. But Thursday he began to really look confused and wasn't walking good and the last time he drank any water, he immediately threw it up...just the water.

(He had blood tests about 3 weeks ago and had very serious problems that no one was aware of. He had liver problems, thyroid problems, diabetes and a heart murmur! And he never seemed sick or uncomfortable before then.)

We had an appointment for this morning, so we could see our usual vet, but we didn't want Charlie to have to wait that long, so the clinic fit us in and they were all so kind, just like always.

I told Ron I can't go through this again and don't want another fur baby, and I truly believe it this time.




This was Charlie on his 12th birthday, this past February. 



I love this picture! This was earlier this year. Ron was walking with Charlie, and all of a sudden this stray cat decided he not only wanted to follow them home, he wanted to walk right next to Charlie and look at him as his new best friend! (Have you ever seen something like that?!) I think it's so adorable. Our next door neighbor already had a couple of cats, and she happily adopted this little guy, who she named Lucky!

Below are just a few of my favorite Charlie photos. 






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And 2 beautiful quotes. 

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8 comments:

  1. I am so sorry. It hurts like hell.
    They wind their paws deep into our hearts and take a piece of us with them when they leave.

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    1. Thank you, Sue! It surely does hurt like hell....

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  2. Oh, Becky, I am SO sorry. I know how much your heart is breaking at saying goodbye to this precious fur-baby. We still miss our 15-year old beagle, Nikki, who passed 7 years ago. My Ginger girl will be 12 this year, so I really identify with the loss of Charlie. I like to think that he and Vern are happily playing together and smiling down on you and Ron.

    Love,
    Patti

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    1. Thank you, Patti! I know you've been through it before, and now have Ginger...I will say prayers for you, too.

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  3. Charlie will forever be in your heart. Our old kitty used to come running when he heard the Hershey Kisses bell ringing commercial at Christmas, sit in front of the TV, and watch it as they played We Wish You a Merry Christmas. I still tear up when I hear that jingle.

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    1. Thank you, Linda! I completely understand. Ron and I both tear up at different times. The hardest is coming home, and Charlie not being there to greet us.

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  4. My deepest condolences Becky. I know how painful this is. It will take a while for healing to begin. I know how much you'll miss Charlie and I know he's in dogie heaven.

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    1. Thank you, Myrna! I know you've been through this, too. It's really hard right now.

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