R.I.P. Ares

[Khephra]

I loved you well.

If my posts are a bit...off...please understand that I've never had to put a pet to sleep before. Ares was my friend for 17 years.

God bless you, Ares. I love you.

[Mass_Liberal]

1. what kind of animal was he?

[Khephra]

4. Cat

A black calico.

[GOPisEvil]

2. It's never easy.

:hug: May Ares rest in peace. I'll keep you in my thoughts.

[eyesroll]

3. Sorry for your loss, kheph...

:hug:

[nothingshocksmeanymore]

5. Aw Keph

I'm so sorry..after reading your thread the other day, it is clear you did the right thing. I know it's still a huge loss for you..but I did want to confirm that you acted humanely.

HUGS

[Khephra]

11. The autopsy revealed that half of his brain

was eaten up with tumor. We kept on holding on to the hope that it wasn't so serious, but we were wrong.

I'm sorta lucky right now. I'm already on pain meds because I threw out my back, so I'm slightly "out of it". I don't know how I would be dealing with this totally 100% straight.

[nothingshocksmeanymore]

14. If it's any consolation

maybe the brain being eaten up spared him some physical pain.

Take care of yourself , please be careful with the pain pills.

[SOteric]

27. Oh Kheph, I'm so very sorry.

:hug:

[arcane1]

6. no :(

:( ;(

I'm sorry to hear that, Keph... one of my kitties has feline AIDS and isn't doing too terribly well either... he's happy and healthy now but whenever I hold him I feel like I'm holding a crystal ball, looking ahead to the day you just had.



:(

:cry:

:grouphug:

[BlueEyedSon]

7. I'm sorry Keph...

but I think you did the right thing.....
BES

[jrthin]

8. I can relate to your loss

of your animal. I understand. God speed, Ares.

[Kathy in Cambridge]

9. I'm sorry Kheph

Ares was a special kitty. My thoughts are with you. :hug:

[FireHeart]

10. I hope this helps a little...

Having lost several special friends before, I found a bit of comfort in this poem. It's been posted many times before, but I don't know if you've ever seen it.

http://rainbowsbridge.com/Poem.htm

My condolences for your loss.

[Khephra]

13. Nice site

Thank you!

[DenverDem]

12. Cats are angels that bless us with their presence.

God bless Ares, RIP.

[Padraig18]

15. May he rest in peace.

:hug:

[ET Awful]

16. Oh khephra . . .I'm so sorry :(

Just know that he's out of pain now.

:grouphug: :cry:

[oxymoron]

17. I'm so sorry

My thoughts are with you keph. I don't know what I'll do when it's time.

[Khephra]

19. This year has been bad

2 dogs and 2 cats lost in our house. Hermes will be the next to go. He's as old as Ares, actually a bit older. I think he's 18 years old.

[LibertyorDeath]

18. Sorry for your loss khephra I know how much it hurts.

[DeposeTheBoyKing]

20. I'm so very sorry

Ares is at peace now and is running and playing in a better place. Take care - I know how difficult this must be for you.

[blondeatlast]

21. So sorry. I know how badly it hurts.

May Ares rest in God's embrace.

I'm so sorry, my friend.

[VOX]

22. I'm so sorry, Keph...the cross-species bond is a strong one...

And it's so difficult to say goodbye to our special furry friends.

I had a beloved cat that had to be put down several years ago, and I simply came unglued. I know how hard this path is.

Hold the memories of Ares close to your heart -- he'll always be there.

Best to you --

[Dead_Parrot]

23. Sorry to hear that, Kheph...

17 years isn't bad, but still far too short
:hug:

[Rabrrrrrr]

24. Sorry to hear it, Kheph

I offer you my condolences and sympathies.

[UrbScotty]

25. Oh no. I offer my condolences.

That happened to my dog in June.

[Skittles]

26. I'm sorry, Kef

Grieve not,
nor think of me with tears
But laugh
and talk to me as if I were beside you.
I loved you so . . .
'Twas Heaven here with you


-- Isla Paschal Richardson


Ares was lucky to have you, as you were to have him.

[mmm]

28. Thank you for setting him free

[flamingyouth]

29. I'm so sorry, Kef ((hug))

I know how hard it is, having sent our beloved Chester over to the other side in January.

I know it's no consolation, but I still feel him with me all the time. I was really taken aback when one of my friends told me that she called on Chester's spirit to help heal her cat who was very sick, and that the cat got better. It's probably a coincidence, but I loved the story because of how much everyone adored Chester.

May you and Ares be blissfully reunited again. :hug:

[SheWhoMustBeObeyed]

30. My sympathies

It's terrible to lose a friend, especially one who was your friend for so long. May time help heal your pain.

[5thGenDemocrat]

31. Sorry, kheph

Polly and I lost both one of our baby kitties and Fat Boy this winter, so we can relate. I know it won't help much, but we also have three brand-new baby mews here and, if you'd like, you can pick one out and take him/her home with you when you come to FUNDAY. Just let us know.
John (and Polly)
It is now 86 days, 13 hours and seven minutes to FUNDAY. See you then.

[ScreamingMeemie]

32. Oh nooo...I am so sorry for you khephra. This is so hard.

I know you were a kind a wonderful friend to Ares as well, and I hope that memories will help see you through.

I'll be thinking of you.

Hugs,Laura :hug:

[Dr Fate]

33. What a cool cat name....

I love cats and I know how it is...Sorry to hear this, Buddy...

Hey- in a few weeks, you can get another one!!!

I know it's no substitute, but you have to admit getting a new animal is always fun- it's seems to be the cycle- you lose a pet, everyone in the house is upset for a while, and then its brand new puppies or kittens and everything that goes with them...

The cycle continues...

[kdmorris]

34. My condolences, kheph

I know how much it hurts to lose an animal friend after so many years. I've only had to do it once, but it still makes me tear up after all these years.

:hug:

[Prisoner_Number_Six]

35. My sincere condolences

I well know how those tiny balls of fur can sink their claws right into one's heart. My cats center me and keep me sane when all else fails.

I don't believe it's a random thing that creatures such as cats and dogs are able to bond so easily, quickly, and completely with humans. I feel there's a reason behind the easy way they love us, make us laugh, comfort us, protect us, and most importantly they forgive us our slights and small neglects. A belly full of good food and a scratch behind the ears and it's nothing but purrs and sighs of contentment.

You'll walk with your pets again, my friend. Never doubt it. They're waiting for you. They need a friendly leg to rub against!

[KG]

36. sorry, bro.

[Mrs. Venation]

37. Few Things Are More Painful

than saying goodbye to a faithful companion. I still grieve for the dog I had to put down 3 years ago, but now I can laugh about the fond memories and goofy times more than I cry about his loss.

Sending love and strength your way, Khephra :hug:

[Skip Intro]

38. Sorry khephra

Good vibes to you both.

Love is eternal.

[OneBlueSky]

39. so sorry, khephra . . . when I had to put my companion of 16 years . . .

down two years ago, this site helped . . .

http://pub70.ezboard.com/fpetlossfrm1

cherish the memories of your time together . . . :grouphug:

[nini]

40. I'm soooo sorry.

This is the hardest thing to do. I had to put my Fluffy down last November. I hope Ares and Fluffy are at Rainbow Bridge waiting for us.


:hug:

[jus_the_facts]

41. awww man.....I'm so sorry.....

:cry:

:pals:

:loveya:

[indigo32]

42. Damn Kephra

I'm sorry to hear that.

[scucci]

43. I do know what you're going through

I lost my best friend when he was an older kitty like your's. It's been 7 years now but I still miss him. It's such a horrendous decision to make but you did all you could for him. This life we all have is so tenuous and no one knows what's waiting for us, be we human, feline, canine, etc.

Please don't let anyone make you feel crazy or weird for your grief. You need to cry as long as you need. It's a HUGE hurt that's going to last. I'll be thinking of you and Ares. I know.

[ps1074]

44. I am so sorry, Kheph

It is painful but with time the pain will ease and you'll remember the wonderful moments and the love Ares gave you.

:hug:

[REP]

45. I'm Very Sorry

What you did for Ares was kind and brave. That doesn't make it any less painful, and you have my sincere sympathy.

[Khephra]

46. I love you all!

Thanks! I don't have words to express how much I feel right now.

:loveya:

[MoonGod]

47. It's better to have loved and lost...

Our cat, Gerry, passed away several months ago. DUers were equally kinda and supportive then. While we knew her, she went from being incredibly shy to probably the most affectionate cat I've ever known. I still miss her sometimes.

Gerry (19??-2003)




And this is Georgette. She's right around her 19th birthday (this picture was taken 9-10 years ago), so even though she's generally healthy and spritely now, we don't expect to enjoy her company for too much longer...

[Guaranteed]

48. I'm sorry Khephra...

That's really sad. I'll never forget having to put my dog to sleep. It was horrible. Were you there with him/her?

[GreenPartyVoter]

49. So Sorry *hugs*

[WillParkinson]

50. Our deepest sympathies Kheph!

I know it was hard for you to do but what you did was very brave.

[thom1102]

51. so sorry for your loss...

It is never easy.:hug:

[Kadie]

52. Sorry for your loss.

Peace

[NashVegas]

53. {{{{{{{{ Kheph }}}}}}}}}

Sorry, sweetie.

[Terran]

54. Oh Keph, I'm so sorry

Poor kitty...I know he died happy because he'd been around you so long.

We have two oldsters in the house, they're both 15 and starting to look it. I won't be able to bear it...

Dirk

[VelmaD]

55. Just wanted to add...

my :hug: to the long list of people who are thinking about you.

:hug: :hug: :hug:

[Butterflies]

56. He knew you loved him

and you did right by him. Time will help ease the pain of missing him.

[SiouxJ]

57. I'm so sorry Keph!

I recently went through the same thing. It's one of the hardest things I've ever done in my life. I'm sure he knows how much you loved him and thanks you for being strong enough to put an end to his pain.

[LynneSin]

58. You want another cat - I may have to give up Evita

You'd be a good pet for her!!

[CaptainClark23]

59. Sorry for your troubles

I do know how it feels. Lost my best friend of 17 years as well. I still miss him.

[jmowreader]

60. That stinks. I'm sorry.

..

[Bride of Cthulhu]

61. May he rest in peace

You have my deepest sympathy for your loss. :cry:

[commander bunnypants]

62. You were a great cat Ares

but now you can hang out with the Great Spirit. Take care Kephra. I know how you feel and it hurts terribly.

Jon

[commander bunnypants]

63. A paw for Ares

DDQM