Topic: MY JEANNIE (Read 8378 times)

clarenmax · « **Reply #50 on:** November 15, 2008, 15:38:08 PM »

She sounds like a truly special little lady Ela

who will be very sadly missed x

Gill (sneakiefeline) · « **Reply #49 on:** November 15, 2008, 15:36:59 PM »

Thats a wonderful story Ela and I recognize it here

Ela · « **Reply #48 on:** November 15, 2008, 15:32:10 PM »

I don’t know if I ever mentioned how I came to have my Jeannie. About 14 years ago I received a phone call from a man who said his sister had a kitten but kept in a cupboard under the stairs and he was going to take it off her, would I have her. Although there was no room at the inn what could I say. When the unnamed little one arrived I placed her in the lounge in a pen, but she screamed and screamed it was terrible but I could not let her out as I had my own cats in the home, in those days we did mix foster cats and owned cats but not for 3 weeks, (I know some diseases are airborne so the fact of being in a pen would not necessarily made such a difference). For a full 24 hours she screamed it was a nightmare, I took her to the vets for a vet check and as she was given the all clear allowed her out, unfortunately this was not good enough for Jeannie she still screamed, eventually all the door in the house except front and back. Somehow she was not interested in getting outside, but all the internal doors needed to be left open at all times as she ruined all the carpets trying to get out if a door was closed and the noise she made was heartbreaking. We named her Jeannie as we know someone who was going through a bad time when we took the little one in and crying all the time and her name was Jean. Although Jeannie was only a foster cat I could not let he go as I was worried that others may not have allowed her to roam anywhere in the home and I knew she would be unhappy if that were not possible. Well that was my excuse, in truth I had fell in love with her. Although I adore them all whatever their nature, occasionally there is a special one or two

that just win an extra place in your heart.

ems · « **Reply #47 on:** November 13, 2008, 21:11:45 PM »

Oh Ela I have only just seen this thread, RIP Jeannie

Yvonne · « **Reply #46 on:** November 13, 2008, 16:29:42 PM »

So sorry to hear about Jeannie

With heavy hearts; and a tear in our eyes
after such a short time; we must say goodbye
Please understand; we've done all we could
if there was anything we could do; you know we would

I'm sitting right here; gently rubbing your ears
while I talk to you softly; trying to hold back the tears
The memories you gave us; we'll never forget
especially the ones; of the day we all met

One last hug; and one last kiss
you have no idea; how much you'll be missed
To look into your eyes; this one last time
you tell me it's ok; you know it's your time.

tigerbaby · « **Reply #45 on:** November 11, 2008, 23:53:30 PM »

Just read this now, I'm so sorry.

RIP Jeannie, what a beautiful name. You will meet my girl Persephone at the Bridge and she will look after you.

Susanne (urbantigers) · « **Reply #44 on:** November 11, 2008, 18:22:32 PM »

RIP Jeannie.

Ela · « **Reply #43 on:** November 11, 2008, 13:24:32 PM »

Thank you

Indys Mamma · « **Reply #42 on:** November 11, 2008, 12:25:02 PM »

Quote from: Ela on November 11, 2008, 07:30:03 AM

Thank you once again for the messages.

Indys Mamma that is lovely, can I put a copy of it in our next Cats Protection Newsletter?

of course you may, anyone can use it as they wish

Desley (booktigger) · « **Reply #41 on:** November 11, 2008, 07:54:29 AM »

I am so sorry to hear this Ela, you gave her the best life, and then allowed her to go peacefully when it was obvious it was her time, and that is the best thing we can do for them. I am sorry it has been such a hard year for you though, RIP little one

Ela · « **Reply #40 on:** November 11, 2008, 07:30:03 AM »

Thank you once again for the messages.

Indys Mamma that is lovely, can I put a copy of it in our next Cats Protection Newsletter?

moiramassey · « **Reply #39 on:** November 11, 2008, 06:14:18 AM »

Thinking of you.

Such decisions are incredibly painful because they are driven by love. I salute your courage. Jeannie is at peace now and lives on in your memory.

Indys Mamma · « **Reply #38 on:** November 11, 2008, 01:51:37 AM »

Hey Ela

I am so sorry, you will always have your wonderful memories of a true friend

I made this for you, I hoe you like it

The Duchess · « **Reply #37 on:** November 10, 2008, 22:29:52 PM »

so sorry for your loss

Gillian Harvey · « **Reply #36 on:** November 10, 2008, 22:26:51 PM »

So sorry to hear about Jeannie Ela

bonnielass · « **Reply #35 on:** November 10, 2008, 22:22:17 PM »

Im so sorry to hear your news and really feel for you

Millys Mum · « **Reply #34 on:** November 10, 2008, 19:12:35 PM »

Sorry to hear the sad news

Sootyca · « **Reply #33 on:** November 10, 2008, 19:06:25 PM »

So sorry Ela, it's one of the hardest decisions knowing when to let them go. You'll be in my thoughts.

Karen

Christine (Blip) · « **Reply #32 on:** November 10, 2008, 17:44:12 PM »

I am so sorry for your loss, Ela, but you spared Jeannie suffering and that is the greatest gift you ever gave her.

xC

Ela · « **Reply #31 on:** November 10, 2008, 16:20:09 PM »

Thank you so much for your messages. I would agree Liz they do seem to have a way of letting you know. Sadly some people do not pick up on those signs which I do understand as we want to clutch at straws sometimes, but for our little ones sakes we have to let go. As posted earlier this is the 3rd and actually the last of my own cats this year, however, be it one of my own or a CP cat the decision is always very difficult.

Mark · « **Reply #30 on:** November 10, 2008, 16:16:40 PM »

Sorry Elaine, no words can comfort

sazkat2 · « **Reply #29 on:** November 10, 2008, 16:11:36 PM »

So sorry Ela and Rip Jeannie have loads of fun on the bridge xx

sheryl · « **Reply #28 on:** November 10, 2008, 15:55:20 PM »

So sorry Ela

RIP Jeannie - forever in your Mummies heart xxx

Tiggy's Mum · « **Reply #27 on:** November 10, 2008, 15:50:32 PM »

Sorry to hear this

RIP Jeannie, safe and sound at the Bridge until your Mum is ready to collect you xx

Liz · « **Reply #26 on:** November 10, 2008, 15:31:39 PM »

Ela so sad to hear of Jeannies passing sometimes they just let us know don't they

I hope you hug all your fosters and I'm sure is their own way someone else will help you fill the quiet place you now have

Dawn F · « **Reply #25 on:** November 10, 2008, 14:28:53 PM »

sorry Ela

Maddiesmum · « **Reply #24 on:** November 10, 2008, 14:28:42 PM »

So sorry. RIP Jeannie

LesleyW · « **Reply #23 on:** November 10, 2008, 14:21:40 PM »

So sorry to read this news Ela, maybe we in rescue have to make the decision more than the average cat owner, but it is still the hardest one and still heartbreaking.

RIP Jeannie.

Very much loved and missed by your mum.

LeighK · « **Reply #22 on:** November 10, 2008, 14:13:20 PM »

I'm very sorry to read your sad news Ela, it is such a hard decision to make but, as others have said, it is the kindest thing that you have done for her.

Play hard at the bridge Jeannie baby.

Leigh

Leanne · « **Reply #21 on:** November 10, 2008, 13:26:41 PM »

I'm so sorry Ela

Gill (sneakiefeline) · « **Reply #20 on:** November 10, 2008, 13:25:53 PM »

I am so sorry Ela but you made the hardest and kindest decison

RIP Jeannie, play hard on the Bridge.

Kirst · « **Reply #19 on:** November 10, 2008, 13:17:29 PM »

Im so very sorry Ela

shecat · « **Reply #18 on:** November 10, 2008, 12:57:19 PM »

I am so sorry, but you know you did the right thing.

My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.

JackSpratt · « **Reply #17 on:** November 10, 2008, 12:12:42 PM »

I'm so sorry for your loss. I'm sure Jeannie knew you loved her very much and were doing what was best for her.

Jeannie. I'm sure Jessica and Gypsy will look out for you.

Bryony84 · « **Reply #16 on:** November 10, 2008, 11:51:45 AM »

I'm so sorry Ela, but it sounds like you love her very much and are absolutely making the right choice.

She will go to the bridge with so many lovely memories of her life with you.

Janeyk · « **Reply #15 on:** November 10, 2008, 11:37:14 AM »

very sorry Ela xx

maryas · « **Reply #14 on:** November 10, 2008, 11:33:38 AM »

So sorry but you know Jeannie loved you and you did the right thing even though it seems like hell at the moment. We are all here for you on Purrs - we've been there and we will be there again cos we all love cats and can't stop doing this to ourselves.

Goodbye Jeannie - enjoy yourself at the Bridge with all our other friends.

Mary

clarenmax · « **Reply #13 on:** November 10, 2008, 11:28:17 AM »

I'm so sorry

Ela · « **Reply #12 on:** November 10, 2008, 11:20:25 AM »

Sadly I have let her go. In 30 days she had gained 1 kg, Emma who has been tending to her said there were tests they could do but she thought something serious was going on inside her tummy and her body was filling up with fluid. I said that it didn't matter how much the cost but I thought that maybe Jeannie had gone through enough and Emma agreed and said even after all the tests she thought I would need to make the decision for the final act of kindness. Emma is always reluctant to PTS even if there is the slightest chance so I know Jeannie’s time had come. Jeannie is the 3rd cat I have lost this year and now joins my Jessica and Gypsy. Now for the first time in over 40 years I have no cats that are actually mine.

puddypaws · « **Reply #11 on:** November 10, 2008, 10:58:27 AM »

I think you need

Hope things look a bit brighter when you see the vet

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