are you as big a softee as I am?

[Garden Carpet]

I am sitting here with tears rolling down my face. The animals I have fostered for the last 5 months move to their new home today. Despite telling myself I wasnt going to cry I am.. and they havnt even gone yet. what do you say? Are you a big softee too?

Personaly I blame it on my ear infection..

Jaki

[rscott74]

Our dog Patch had to be put to sleep about 6 months ago. My wife was in tears but I waited til I was on my own before having a weep.

[agrumpycow]

Aww Jaki It's always hard. What animals were they? You can blame it on having an ear infection if you like but I think it's just called having a heart. Thinking of you (we need a 'big hug' smiley!)

[Monkster]

Hi Jaki
And yes I’m with you…a big softee and nothing wrong with that at all!!

The world would be a far nicer place if everyone was don’t you think??

5 months is a long time to look after the animals, time enough to learn their personalities, little ways and the fact that they depend on you.
I say, don’t give them back!!.... Tell the owners they can't have them!! ..that they may have an infectious disease or something!
Or failing that be happy in the knowledge that you did the kindest thing and helped them out when they needed it most.

Have you any more plans to foster anything else?
Heartbreaking now but a very kind and worthwhile thing to do in the long run!!

Anyway here's a Big hug from me too!
suzanne

[Gill Catton]

aww poor you I can imagine how sad this is, focus on the positive and tell the new owners (unless these are wild animals) that if ever they have any trouble you'll take them back - that way you'l feel like you're still looking after them even when they're not in your home

[ron1863]

Three years ago we had to have our Irish Setter put down as he had cancer, and I went with my partner to offer her moral support and a shoulder to cry on. The vet asked if we would like to stay in the room while he put Clancy to sleep, so we sat beside him with me holding his head and my partner holding his paw, both of us with tears tolling down our faces. At least Clancy went very peacefully, he just closed his eyes and that was it. Never again.

[Garden Carpet]

Thank you all for your support. They have all gone now.

I had a budgie, a ring neck parakeet, two cockatiels, a gold fish and the most adorable little fatty of a guinea pig. I took them in an emergency (their owner was being sectioned) and they have been noisy furry,feathery, finny company. The lady has now left hospital and is in wardened accommodation.. her family are now taking them. She will have the parakeet with her. My dogs will be pleased they have all gone as they were a serious temptation to the jr cross. I am pleased I did it but dont know if I can do it again.

Sorry to hear about the doggies who have gone. They will have had the best lives with all you who cared for them.

Thanks again all you lovely people.. am going to drown my sorrows in a large bar of chocolate. Dont worry Henry, I will replace it

Jaki xx

[Wild-Woman]

Jaki, animals are part of our families, even if they're a dog, hamster or tarantula. You are doing what I would guess at most of the folk on this site would do, truth be known...even the bid macho guys too, betcha.
Lucky animals having you for a foster Mum.

[Ollie]

Originally Posted by Wild-Woman

Jaki, animals are part of our families, even if they're a dog, hamster or tarantula. You are doing what I would guess at most of the folk on this site would do, truth be known...even the bid macho guys too, betcha.
Lucky animals having you for a foster Mum.

You are most probably right Jules as well.

We had to have one of our Maine Coon cats put down a couple of months back. (cancer) He was a huge silver tabby, a gentle giant that was as daft as a brush.

Don't mind admitting I shed tears when I held him and the vet delivered the injection. Would be a very hard hearted person I think who didn't shed a tear in public or private at the loss of any animal that is one of the family.

Hope you have some more animals to foster in the future Jaki, you are obviously a very caring lady.
Roger

[honeybee]

Well all these posts are making my eyes a bit watery, so yes.. big softy here!
Just think what a worthwhile job you've done Jaki, the animals will appreciate it x

[glsammy]

Originally Posted by Wild-Woman

Jaki, animals are part of our families, even if they're a dog, hamster or tarantula. You are doing what I would guess at most of the folk on this site would do, truth be known...even the bid macho guys too, betcha.
Lucky animals having you for a foster Mum.

I most certainly am!
When I had to have our dog Samson, a gorgeous German Shepard, put to sleep, I was there. I was a hopeless, crying wreck. I couldn't even pay the vet, I just had to leave. I grieved for that dog for 6 years, in fact I still am. I'll never have another dog, I simply can't stand the thought of going through that again, I simply loved the animal too much.
By the way, I'll also cry at almost any film. Even cartoons! I shed loads of tears when I saw Spirit, Stallion of the Cimmarron!!

[Garden Carpet]

Guess we are all a bunch of softees... don't change.. any of you.. you are all wonderful
jaki x

[agrumpycow]

Originally Posted by glsammy

By the way, I'll also cry at almost any film. Even cartoons! I shed loads of tears when I saw Spirit, Stallion of the Cimmarron!!

You've just made my husband feel better, he's always embarrassed at crying at films like Bambi and now he's not the only one! It just doesn't match his image as he's 6'5" and built like a rugby player (or two!)

[naturelover]

Originally Posted by ron1863

Three years ago we had to have our Irish Setter put down as he had cancer, and I went with my partner to offer her moral support and a shoulder to cry on. The vet asked if we would like to stay in the room while he put Clancy to sleep, so we sat beside him with me holding his head and my partner holding his paw, both of us with tears tolling down our faces. At least Clancy went very peacefully, he just closed his eyes and that was it. Never again.

hi ron i am with you on that one,never again,my darling shandy had cancer,she was boxer cross lab, she was such a loving dog this is what makes it harder when the time comes,she had cancer about two years befor and had lots of opps,even down to a masektomy and hystrectomy ( sorry dont know how to spell these ) but in the end i knew she had enough,one sunday morning she was not well again so i phoned the vet and told him i would like her to go now and asked him to come to my home to do it,which he did on my kitchen floor with me holding her close,she just closed her eyes and went to sleep,but it broke my heart.

[coasty]

I have and I am sure will again shed a tear at the loss of a animal companion, But I shant say never again.

The fact the those people on here have felt the loss and shed a tear surely makes them just the sort of people who should give a home for a another pet.

[ron1863]

Originally Posted by naturelover

hi ron i am with you on that one,never again,my darling shandy had cancer,she was boxer cross lab, she was such a loving dog this is what makes it harder when the time comes,she had cancer about two years befor and had lots of opps,even down to a masektomy and hystrectomy ( sorry dont know how to spell these ) but in the end i knew she had enough,one sunday morning she was not well again so i phoned the vet and told him i would like her to go now and asked him to come to my home to do it,which he did on my kitchen floor with me holding her close,she just closed her eyes and went to sleep,but it broke my heart.

I fully understand the difficulty deciding when it is time to take your pet to get put down. Looking back we really should have taken Clancy to the vet's a lot earlier, especially as he would have really bad days where he couldn't even stand up, but you always hope he will improve and you don't want to lose him.
After Clancy died we swore we wouldn't get another dog. That lasted for less than a week and we went from the sublime to the ridiculous. We have had Alsatians, a Lab and two Irish Setters and what did we get - a Yorkshire Terrier, not the toy kind, more the slightly larger rougher type. We wouldn't swap him for anything and he goes everywhere with me and will walk for miles. A really hardy little dog.

[Linda frost]

We have a beautiful dog, we found him tied up to our gate with a heavy chain, he was only 7months old approx as we dont really know, cold and hungry, hes a healthy happy dog now and full of life and i only wish there were 1000.000 of JAKI'S in the world it would make it a much better place
good on you Jaki there is nothing wrong with good cry..shows you have a good heart.x

[Garden Carpet]

Wow Linda, what can I say... what a lovely thing to say. If there were a million of me what would the chocolate industry do.. they wouldnt be able to make enough.. lol.

Have you put a picture of your pup in the pets thread? I must put one of mine in

Jaki

[Jez]

I'm a very big softee and have a good cry when i heard about Vixens house on fire. I put up a separate thread because it moved me so! Glad to hear that she is alright. Without trying to upset you again Jaki on the sad news. I hope all goes well with you!

[galanthus]

Okay, am defo a big softie as am now filled with tears reading about loss of lovely pets, fostered or deceased

My dog is getting on, 15yrs old, this is the first year he hasn't heard fireworks so think he's now partially deaf. Have spent most bonfire nights with him as he's a scaredy cat, this year made me feel very sad in that he won't always be here. Must be neurotic as now v weepy, pass me the wine quickly

[Linda frost]

Originally Posted by Garden Carpet

Wow Linda, what can I say... what a lovely thing to say. If there were a million of me what would the chocolate industry do.. they wouldnt be able to make enough.. lol.

Have you put a picture of your pup in the pets thread? I must put one of mine in

Jaki

Hi Jaki
I might be having a senior moment but, where is the pets thread? and could you please tell me as i am new here, can i take a photo from my documents on my pc and put it straight on a forum? or do i have to download it into the gallery first?
ps. ummmm CHOCOLATE!!!!

Thanks to anyone who can help me.

[Jez]

Originally Posted by Linda frost

Hi Jaki
I might be having a senior moment but, where is the pets thread? and could you please tell me as i am new here, can i take a photo from my documents on my pc and put it straight on a forum? or do i have to download it into the gallery first?
ps. ummmm CHOCOLATE!!!!

Thanks to anyone who can help me.

It's here in the Tree House! try pages 2 or 3 as it's been up recently

[Linda frost]

Originally Posted by Jez

It's here in the Tree House! try pages 2 or 3 as it's been up recently

Sorry how do i put a photo of Dougal there? do i go through the gallery and download it there first?

[Garden Carpet]

Originally Posted by Linda frost

Hi Jaki
I might be having a senior moment but, where is the pets thread? and could you please tell me as i am new here, can i take a photo from my documents on my pc and put it straight on a forum? or do i have to download it into the gallery first?
ps. ummmm CHOCOLATE!!!!

Thanks to anyone who can help me.

Hi Linda, you just follow the instructions in the video at the top right of the page.. or... click on gallery, select upload.. and follow the instructions from there... good luck

The pets thread is called Pets Corner I think.. some lovely pets in there.

jaki