Topic: Swampy: it is his time now RIP little choc-o-late monster my love (Read 437916 times)

Mark · « **Reply #1093 on:** October 29, 2008, 23:08:03 PM »

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Swampy woke up a short while ago and purred all the way through doing a new paw impression for his photo fram

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He sounds such a lovely boy - I hope he has a purry, restful night - and you

Michelle (furbabystar) · « **Reply #1092 on:** October 29, 2008, 22:18:13 PM »

Night Swampy xx

Night Kate, Your speaking/seeing your vet tomorrow arnt you ?
Hope all goes well xxx

Gill (sneakiefeline) · « **Reply #1091 on:** October 29, 2008, 22:17:09 PM »

lots of goodnight cuddles to swampy

Maddiesmum · « **Reply #1090 on:** October 29, 2008, 22:16:02 PM »

As you probably know, I do almost full time voluntary work with Manchester Dogs Home. At their crem they do things as the owner wishes. Whatever you want, within reason and health and safety guidelines, they will arrange. This is a terrible subject to have to discuss but I hope you can find a place that will cater to your wishes for dignity.

Stuart · « **Reply #1089 on:** October 29, 2008, 21:32:16 PM »

My Thoughts are with You and little Swampy

Janeyk · « **Reply #1088 on:** October 29, 2008, 21:29:40 PM »

wishing Swampy a peaceful night xx

swampmaxmum · « **Reply #1087 on:** October 29, 2008, 21:11:26 PM »

When it is his time, we want to take him ourselves rather than have him collected by strangers or even as part of a weekly 'waste' collection. I couldn't do that. I must be sure in my mind that all is done properly and with dignity.
I hope that we can still have plenty time together, but I want to be sure of what to do when it happens as otherwise things could be done in a rush.

Swampy woke up a short while ago and purred all the way through doing a new paw impression for his photo frame (bless you and thank you again Tan xx). As he's weak and arthritic, the imprints aren't very deep or clear but they are still just wonderful to have. He's calm at the moment, so I hope that he has a better night. Happy purrs everyone

Michelle (furbabystar) · « **Reply #1086 on:** October 29, 2008, 21:05:10 PM »

When we had our dog PTS the vets arranged everything. He was sent off for a single cremation and then we collected his ashes from the vet a week later. He came back in a lovely wooden box with a card and a certificate to say it was his ashes only
Do you want to take Swampy there yourself and wait kate ? (this is so hard to talk about

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Liz · « **Reply #1085 on:** October 29, 2008, 20:06:07 PM »

Same as our Pets crematorium, ours arrange for you to go and pick up the ashes and there is a Memory book for you to sign, I re read gracies entry when I made Gems and it was bitter sweet but my tortie girls are at the bridge together.

Janeyk · « **Reply #1084 on:** October 29, 2008, 19:57:26 PM »

That sounds exactly like the procedure with our vets Gillian even down to the casket - apart from the card.

Maddiesmum · « **Reply #1083 on:** October 29, 2008, 19:56:52 PM »

Dear Swampy and Kate I am sending you loving thoughts and hugs for a peaceful and content night. Hope Swampy has lovely snuggles with Max

Gillian Harvey · « **Reply #1082 on:** October 29, 2008, 19:48:34 PM »

Usually your vet practice arranges everything with the crematorium - well certainly they do round here. Our practice use a fairly local pet crematorium in Bristol. The vet usually asks what you want i.e individual cremation and how you want the remains returned i.e. wooden casket, which is what I usually have, with the name of the animal on a brass plaque - then the vet deals with everything from then on and I collect the ashes from them when they are returned. http://www.companionshaven.co.uk/contact.php - they are a family concern they always send a lovely handwritten card with the casket.

swampmaxmum · « **Reply #1081 on:** October 29, 2008, 18:14:12 PM »

thanks Mark. We're going to have to call them all and get definite answers to what's most important, the individual aspect and the ability to wait and come home. It's such a horrible subject, makes me feel sick.

That dexa injection seems to be wearing off, touch wood. They were cleaning each other and have gone to sleep all curled up together on the futon, Swampy with his chin on Max's ample tum, which is so wonderful. Swampy has eaten and I've helped him to the water and tray so although he's circling still with no change, at least he is less manic at the moment.
xx

Janeyk · « **Reply #1080 on:** October 29, 2008, 17:18:15 PM »

ah, bless that sleeping Swampy with his brother Max

Mark · « **Reply #1079 on:** October 29, 2008, 16:59:16 PM »

I only know of the one in Kent that has a very good reputation. I know they collect from the vet next door to me and I have seen them put things in the van. It is done properly and they are placed gently into the van.

http://www.petcrem.com/about.asp

Juie (Pinkbear) has heard good reports.

Gill (sneakiefeline) · « **Reply #1078 on:** October 29, 2008, 16:53:52 PM »

I believe Philip and dont know where he is, did a lot of research on this and what you need to ask them I think, is do they do single cremations cos thats what you are looking for I think.

I think Gillian may know something about this too, it may be an idea to pm both or even start a new thread so those who havent been posting on this one will see it.

I am sure there must be somewhere around the outskirts of London.

I think Helen is another one who may be able to help cos of Tiggy but she is not in London but they maybe able to give you some leads.

swampmaxmum · « **Reply #1077 on:** October 29, 2008, 16:36:03 PM »

they both have a website which I've checked. They do all veterinary waste as well. There's another company Dignity who prey on my worst fears when they say that they only do pets, not vet waste. I may be fussing for no good reason. The vet (what is it with medical people?!) said we must think now as when the time comes, it could be difficult with London having so many pets and my OH not getting off work easily, then he said he recommended CPC as "they do all our waste". He's so kind but what a crass thing to say! I told the nurse and she said oh dear and btw they don't, it's Silvermere, so he delegates it all to the nurses as I suppose most vets do. They've not had problems with either company, so it's our decision. I just wondered if anyone else had used either company. OH rang Silvermere and said they sounded ok, but how to know. I just couldn't bear it if anything went wrong and I do find Murphy's Law works a lot of the time.

The boys started grooming so I popped the pill down before they nodded off again. I'll feed him when he wakes up though as it's just lovely to see him zzzzing, he's been so jumpy all day.

Gill (sneakiefeline) · « **Reply #1076 on:** October 29, 2008, 16:05:35 PM »

Do any of these places have a website cos that nmay give you info

I am pleased that Swampy and Max are together and I just love cats snoring, for me the most best sound in the world

Dawn F · « **Reply #1075 on:** October 29, 2008, 15:49:51 PM »

didn't Philip arrange a cremation for Tiffy recently I am sure he'd be happy to discuss if you pm him - sorry you are having to think like this

swampmaxmum · « **Reply #1074 on:** October 29, 2008, 15:40:20 PM »

at last he's gone to sleep as managed to get Max and him into the igloo and Max has stayed. (keeping the heating off right now so it's warmest for him with Swampy!). Of course it's meds time but I am just going to wait until he wakes up for the vivitonin.

on a horrible topic, OH works and has asked that we know what to do when the time comes and how best it is organised, so nothing goes wrong and he can take off work and we can go ourselves. Does anyone know anything about either Silvermere in Cobham, Surrey or CPC in Cambridge please? They both are open only monday to friday and what is a bit distressing, if understandable, you have to get there before 11am so the final vet visit has to be the evening before. I can't bear to think about this, but it has to be done.

On a happier note, it is lovely to hear snoring xx to all

Michelle (furbabystar) · « **Reply #1073 on:** October 29, 2008, 13:59:57 PM »

Thinking of you both and sending love xx

Ann Clarke (Tabby cat) · « **Reply #1072 on:** October 29, 2008, 13:27:17 PM »

Sending

and prayers to you and Swampy and hoping you can both get some rest today. Thinking of you both.

sheryl · « **Reply #1071 on:** October 29, 2008, 13:22:08 PM »

Thinking of you and Swampy Kate - take care of yourself Hun, you sound exhausted xxx

Still sending love, huggles and positive vibes for the gorgeous Swamoy xxx

Janeyk · « **Reply #1070 on:** October 29, 2008, 13:10:55 PM »

the sleeping thing is a point, my Schui sleeps much less since he had the steroid injection and he's a cat who can sleep 24/7, my dad is the same when he's steroids too.

Baggy · « **Reply #1069 on:** October 29, 2008, 13:03:00 PM »

Quote from: swampmaxmum on October 29, 2008, 09:55:11 AM

He sits and rests on the futon or in his igloo. I hope that will change later on as I am sure he is mighty tired.

The Proot behaved in a similar way when he was having a large dose of Prednisoline - and I've had steroids in the past which had the same effect on me, was exhausted and could rest but not sleep. Hoep he gets some snoozes soon.

swampmaxmum · « **Reply #1068 on:** October 29, 2008, 09:55:11 AM »

I've looked at the diary and there doesn't seem to be a pattern at present, unlike before. I am waiting to see if there is any change once that dexa jab wears off (by tonight I think). He was calm until 2am but since then has not been able to sleep. Mostly I have to help him find things too. I gave him his steroids at 6 this morning. Don't know if that means he may be hyper again this evening. He's not hyper now, but just not able to sleep. He sits and rests on the futon or in his igloo. I hope that will change later on as I am sure he is mighty tired. Max is not curling up with him much now - some of that is that he wants the other room with better sun, some is jealousy, but some is also I think he senses Swampy's not himself. Will see how things go today before emailing the vet an update later.
lots of love from us all xx

Leanne · « **Reply #1067 on:** October 29, 2008, 09:00:57 AM »

I don't know what else to say other than more vibes and

from us.

Sue P (Paddysmum) · « **Reply #1066 on:** October 29, 2008, 08:50:53 AM »

Sound advice, Desley.

Desley (booktigger) · « **Reply #1065 on:** October 29, 2008, 08:10:45 AM »

I hope he does have a better day today and it might be worth reviewing your diary to weigh up his good and bad times so your chat with the vet tomorrow can be based on that rather than just how he is at that particular time

Janeyk · « **Reply #1064 on:** October 29, 2008, 07:31:51 AM »

is dear Swampy today?

Maddiesmum · « **Reply #1063 on:** October 29, 2008, 07:18:20 AM »

Good morning from frosty Manchester. Hope you all had a restful night and Swampy is improved today

Sue P (Paddysmum) · « **Reply #1062 on:** October 29, 2008, 06:57:37 AM »

Hey there, precious boy - good morning Swampy.

Hope you've had a good night's rest. Topping up the positive vibes for you both.

bunglycat · « **Reply #1061 on:** October 29, 2008, 03:09:52 AM »

for the Swampy boy and loads of healing vibes sending your way.

AliCat · « **Reply #1060 on:** October 29, 2008, 00:04:30 AM »

hugs for swampy!

swampmaxmum · « **Reply #1059 on:** October 28, 2008, 21:51:05 PM »

He is calmer tonight thank goodness. His agitation and circling when he needs help to find the tray is a bit more predictable. I decided to hold off on the steroids until the morning which I hope is the right decision.
Hope all of you have a peaceful night, wrapped up warm with your little ones. Thanks again to everyone for the much needed support, we are overwhelmed with everyone's help and caring for Swampy

Stuart · « **Reply #1058 on:** October 28, 2008, 21:38:45 PM »

Maddiesmum · « **Reply #1057 on:** October 28, 2008, 21:29:32 PM »

Special good night wishes for a brave boy. Hope Swampy has a calm and peaceful night and a good tomorrow

Mark · « **Reply #1056 on:** October 28, 2008, 21:29:04 PM »

Sorry Kate - I know as always you will do what's best for your little man

blackcat · « **Reply #1055 on:** October 28, 2008, 21:24:59 PM »

Michelle (furbabystar) · « **Reply #1054 on:** October 28, 2008, 21:22:57 PM »

Nothing I can say really Kate, so just sending you a

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