Sad Rad

[mrsrad]

MrsRad here. As you all have read, this past week has been a really rough one. When I sat down at my computer - with a suddenly empty lap, I was surprised to receive a link to this thread from Radman. Thank you, thank you, thank you all! The condolences. The shared stories of your beloved furry pals. The pictures. They helped us more than you know.

Lia is gone now but will forever be in our hearts. She was indeed special. And she showed me and taught me a thing to two too. Now, when I think of and remember LiaCritter, sure I'll remember her oh so soft coat, her chirpy squeaks, her big big Big feet. The list goes on and on. But most importantly, I hope to always remember what she showed me -- in Radman.

I've been married to him for nearly 20 years. He likes motorcycles. They scare me. He loves motorcyles. His blue FJR is named Frank. When he first started referrring to "Frank" in conversation I remember thinking "mygawd!"

LiaCritter is gone now. But before going she showed me the heart of the man I love as he stroked her, whispered to her, kissed her, as he tried to rally her to recover at 2am there in the intensive care unit of the University of Minnesota Veterinary Hospital.

Again, thank you, thank you all!

I love you, Rad!

Rest in peace, LiaCritter.

 

[NoCage]

Edit... double post.

 

[NoCage]

It's inevitable, all the years of love, loyalty and fun end with the misery of their leaving. We have a 16 year old dog who's on the decline with a heart problem. He pretty much helped raise the kids... it's going to be tough when his time comes.

 

[Fencer]

Rad, I sympathize.

I will bury my Katie Today. The vet said she would not live past 4yo due to a birth defect. She made it to 10 1/2

I am sitting here telling myself my eyes are watering due to allergies.

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Kurt, shove that up your fucking poll for relavance

 

[Toecutter]

I will bury my Katie Today.

Sure sounds like she had a great life, despite a condition that would have caused some to put her down as a puppy, rather than spending money on her care. Katy was truly blessed, as were her people by her companionship.

Kurt, shove that up your fucking poll for relevance

Woof!

 

[raclow]

Rad:

Sorry to hear about your loss. Pets bring very special memories. They are typically the most unforgiving beings there is on this planet....unconditional love and hardly an argument they really meant.

Our Maine Coon Cat "Jack" and our Chesapeake Bay Retriever "Drake" My wife tries to make a "sissy" out of my hunting dog. It never works, as you will see in the next picture. Oh well, it's Ok to spoil them some.

Daddy's Hunting Partner. Nothing like sharing something you love with someone you love!!!!

 

[Scab]

Kurt, shove that up your fucking poll for relavance

Got to love it when a man just makes sense.

 

[RadioHowie]

That is ONE FUGLY mongrel!

But the retriever is gorgeous! :lol2:

 

[drew231506]

Ugh...I'm sorry.

My boxer had cancer and had to be put down at 4 years old.

She died in my arms...Worst day of my life...

 

[Auburn]

Kurt, shove that up your fucking poll for relavance

Got to love it when a man just makes sense.

Woof or in honor of Rad, meow!

Rad, sorry for your loss, I share your pain. It is always tough to decide when to say when.

Hang in there it gets better, just takes time...and a couple of new ones to start new memories

 

[Taff]

She's just a Cat
But she's always at the top of the stairs to greet me when I get home from work.

She's just a cat

But she has the softest fur I've ever felt, if it wasn't so morbid, I'd line a pair of gloves with her.

She's just a cat

But she hasn't ever clawed the furniture, oh, maybe the carpet once in a blue moon, but everyone has their moments.

She's just a cat

But she absolutely refuses to let a lap lie unused, the day we went to the shelter to let her find us, the second the attendant set her down, she jumped into my lap, lay down, and began to purr, has been there now for 13 years. The standing joke between me and the wife:"seen Lia?" Never hard to find her, just look down.

She's just a cat

But every night she gets into bed with us, comes to my right side, tucks in close to me, and lays her head and those great big front paws on my arm, and sends me to sleep.

She's just a cat

But today we had to say goodbye, after 13 years of shuffling our feet in the night to avoid stepping on her, cancer took her from us, and she could suffer no more.

She's just a cat

But this morning, as she lay in my lap, so thin and frail, once a robust 13 pounds, now barely 7, Lia stretched out a paw, and placed it on my wife’s arm, as if to comfort, and my wife and I just bawled.

She’s just a cat

But she's the sweetest critter one can imagine, and now she's gone.

She was just a cat, and my best friend ever.

Do not stand at my grave and weep.

I am not there, I do not sleep.

I am a thousand winds that blow,

I am the diamond glints on snow.

I am the sunlight on ripened grain,

I am the gentle autumn's rain.

When you waken in the morning's hush,

I am the swift uplifting rush

Of quiet birds in circled flight.

I am the stars that shine at night.

Do not stand at my grave and cry,

I am not there, I did not die.

-Anonymous

In Memory of Lia, 1/4/94---10/13/07

A pic when I can bring myself to look.

I was just looking throught this topic, since I too have lost a very special companion.

It is very sad and I will be thinking of you both, chin up and all that.

Warmest regards,

Taff.

 

[Taff]

MrsRad here. As you all have read, this past week has been a really rough one. When I sat down at my computer - with a suddenly empty lap, I was surprised to receive a link to this thread from Radman. Thank you, thank you, thank you all! The condolences. The shared stories of your beloved furry pals. The pictures. They helped us more than you know.
Lia is gone now but will forever be in our hearts. She was indeed special. And she showed me and taught me a thing to two too. Now, when I think of and remember LiaCritter, sure I'll remember her oh so soft coat, her chirpy squeaks, her big big Big feet. The list goes on and on. But most importantly, I hope to always remember what she showed me -- in Radman.

I've been married to him for nearly 20 years. He likes motorcycles. They scare me. He loves motorcyles. His blue FJR is named Frank. When he first started referrring to "Frank" in conversation I remember thinking "mygawd!"

LiaCritter is gone now. But before going she showed me the heart of the man I love as he stroked her, whispered to her, kissed her, as he tried to rally her to recover at 2am there in the intensive care unit of the University of Minnesota Veterinary Hospital.

Again, thank you, thank you all!

I love you, Rad!

Rest in peace, LiaCritter.

You are both special people.

Glad to learn of your new arrivals... now I wonder what I will do - )

Hey Mr Rad, thanks for posting your kind words about FiFi, sure helped me through this rough week.

 

[TestPilot]

Rad and MrsRad

Thanks for letting us see this part of you. Having gone through similar with our Golden Labby a few years ago, and only just got another (Spoodle this time - smaller, more of an inside dog), I can fully share your feelings. Hope the new furballs give many years of companionship, and in a short while Rumble would have sorted out who is top-dog/cat. I really appreciate the feeling in your words.

David.

 

[marko]

radman,

The Indians believe that upon our entrance into the afterlife, we have a bridge to cross that is lined with all the spirits of all the animals that we have met during our lifetime, and we gain admittance based on their approval.

It would appear that your's will be a short walk into a very happy place.

All Grace to you and your family.