Topic: Curtain Call

[Antares]

Arthur Friberg, renowned artist

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Elzbieta Czyzewska, Polish actress

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Kimihiko Nakamura, Japanese Art Director

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Harvey Pekar

[snowcat]

Harvey Pekar

I am totally gutted about this

American Splendour is one of my favourite comic series.

[Kathy]

I am very sad today. My dog Tara died at around midnight last night. I buried her this morning under her favorite apple tree. She is the dog in the center of this picture. Her brother Jay, on her left, died last year. They both would have been 14 this December. Nina, on the far right is hanging strong at 16.

[Najemikon]

Oh, Kathy, I am so sorry to hear. Such beautiful dogs.

[hal9g]

I'm so sorry, Kathy.

Last year we lost the last three of our dogs (14, 15 and 17) over a 6 month period.  It was an emotionally draining and difficult time.  We still have not been able to get another.  Hopefully, the time will be soon.

We had four of our on two years ago plus another four "fosters" (all adopted to great homes), so it's very strange to be "childless".

[Dragonfire]

I'm so sorry Kathy.

[snowcat]

Im sorry to hear that Kathy that's sad, I constantly live in fear of the day my cat passes on, I have felt that way since we got him... I have no idea how I will react

[Kathy]

Thank you.

She had been diagnosed with a virulent form of cancer over a year ago. The doctor recommended putting her down then but she was still very active and I knew that, although it would be hard, it was not time. I never thought she would have such a full life for such a long time. Her brother died in less than a month after his diagnosis.

It wasn't until the last few weeks that she became very thin. Tara still played and was active but she refused to eat anything except for people food - she trained me well. I let her have anything she wanted.

I knew two nights ago she that it was close. Although one or two cats would sleep with us, it changed that night. Tara was lying in the bed and every one of the cats surrounded her. They spent the whole night rubbing her and and laying by her side. I have never seen anything like it.

Last night they tried to do the same and she wasn't having any of it. I put her on the bed, up hopped the cats and Tara got down and laid on the couch. I sat up with her until she fell asleep at 11:30. I went to bed and when I woke up an hour later to check on her she had died.

Although I am happy for the long life she had, it breaks my heart to have one of my furry friends die. I was going to take her to the vet this morning since I knew the time had come. I am grateful that she died comfortably at home.

[Rogmeister]

Kathy, I'm very sorry for your loss.  Sadly, I belong to a lot of cat e-mail groups and it seems hardly any time goes by where someone's pet has passed away.  I lost my cat Shadow last August so I know what it's like.  Best of wishes to you.

[KinkyCyborg]

Very sorry to hear about your dog Kathy. Pets very much become part of the family. I've always had a cot or dog and often both in our home ever since I was a small boy. Would seem empty without a pet. 

[addicted2dvd]

So sorry to hear Kathy! 

[dfmorgan]

Sorry to hear of your loss Kathy

Dave