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(Message started by: Renee on Feb 8^th, 2005, 9:17am)

Title: Rainbow Bridge UPDATE at Bottom
Post by Renee on Feb 8^th, 2005, 9:17am

Could someone please send me a copy of the Rainbow Bridge poem.

I am going to be needing it soon.

:'( :'( :'( :'( :'(
:'(
:'(
:'(

Ethyl, 14 year old kitty, has bone cancer. I bottle raised her.

:'(

Title: Re: Rainbow Bridge
Post by nani on Feb 8^th, 2005, 9:21am

Sorry, Renee... :'( :'( :'(
Sylvan has this site:
http://groups.msn.com/FDLibrary/rainbowbridge.msnw

My deepest sympathies. love, nani

Title: Re: Rainbow Bridge
Post by Langa on Feb 8^th, 2005, 9:28am

I'm sorry Renee... :'(
[smiley=hug.gif]

Langa

Title: Re: Rainbow Bridge
Post by Svenn on Feb 8^th, 2005, 9:36am

So sorry Renee

When i had to take my Ronja down"damn thats 2 year since now,and i still miss her deaply"someone here gave me that poem "rainbow bridge"

That poem have helped me a LOT since that and that person tryly did me a great favour.

Just this side of heaven is a place called Rainbow Bridge.

When an animal dies that has been especially close to someone here, that pet goes to Rainbow Bridge. There are meadows and hills for all of our special friends so they can run and play together. There is plenty of food, water and sunshine, and our friends are warm and comfortable.

All the animals who had been ill and old are restored to health and vigor. Those who were hurt or maimed are made whole and strong again, just as we remember them in our dreams of days and times gone by. The animals are happy and content, except for one small thing; they each miss someone very special to them, who had to be left behind.

They all run and play together, but the day comes when one suddenly stops and looks into the distance. His bright eyes are intent. His eager body quivers. Suddenly he begins to run from the group, flying over the green grass, his legs carrying him faster and faster.

You have been spotted, and when you and your special friend finally meet, you cling together in joyous reunion, never to be parted again. The happy kisses rain upon your face; your hands again caress the beloved head, and you look once more into the trusting eyes of your pet, so long gone from your life but never absent from your heart.

Then you cross Rainbow Bridge together....

Author unknown...

Title: Re: Rainbow Bridge
Post by JDH on Feb 8^th, 2005, 9:59am

on 02/08/05 at 09:36:27, Svenn wrote:

Then you cross Rainbow Bridge together....

You've gotta believe Renee :'(

Jim

Title: Re: Rainbow Bridge
Post by Renee on Feb 8^th, 2005, 10:10am

thanks

:'(

Title: Re: Rainbow Bridge
Post by sandie99 on Feb 8^th, 2005, 1:09pm

I am so sorry to hear that, Renee.... :'(
[smiley=hug.gif]

Title: Re: Rainbow Bridge
Post by Magman on Feb 8^th, 2005, 1:24pm

Sorry Renee. I know how much it can hurt.

Peace,
-dan

Title: Re: Rainbow Bridge
Post by Sylvan on Feb 8^th, 2005, 1:26pm

Renee

Hoping for as much more suffering free time as possible.

Keep in mind - as long as there is quality of life - there is time.

Prayers for a peaceful passing when the time comes.

Chin skritches to Ethyl.

Anne

PS - Nani - thank you for posting my site.

Title: Re: Rainbow Bridge
Post by Charlie on Feb 8^th, 2005, 7:11pm

Sorry to hear.

I've been there. I've lost my share too.

Their lives are too short as it is... :'(

Charlie

Title: Re: Rainbow Bridge
Post by Jonny on Feb 8^th, 2005, 7:53pm

I lost both my shower buddies in the last 18 months

http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b3dc28b3127cce9fbec39892a700000016108AZM2bNk5bM6

Im sorry about your buddy, Renee :'(

Title: Re: Rainbow Bridge
Post by rextangle on Feb 8^th, 2005, 8:25pm

Sorry to hear about that Renee...
The loss of a pet is ofter as difficult as loosing a family member... been there, it sucks....
This may or may not help:

http://www.homevet.com/bonding/loss.html

Peace,
Rex

Title: Re: Rainbow Bridge
Post by Woobie on Feb 9^th, 2005, 3:15am

http://www.indigo.org/rainbowbridge_ver2.html

Rainbow Bridge - animated.

Title: Re: Rainbow Bridge
Post by Donna_D. on Feb 9^th, 2005, 6:18pm

Renee,

I'm so sorry to hear the dreadful news...

Between that and the Rainbow Bridge I'm sitting here blubbering like a baby... :'(

Make the most of the time you have left....

[smiley=hug.gif]

DD

I have not owned a pet since I was pregnant with my daughter and my cat was killed by a passing car, leaving me with 6 kittens who were only three weeks old...I tried to bottle raise them but lost them all one by one....no more pets for me for a while..... :'(

Title: Re: Rainbow Bridge
Post by Sylvan on Feb 10^th, 2005, 1:12pm

Not sure if this would be helpful.

It's a support group for feline cancer.

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/feline-cancer/

Title: Re: Rainbow Bridge
Post by kissmyglass on Feb 10^th, 2005, 2:03pm

Sorry to hear Ree.
:(

Kev

Title: Re: Rainbow Bridge
Post by Renee on Feb 13^th, 2005, 11:52am

Thanks all for the kind words all.

Sylvan, thanks for the link to the feline cancer group. I will be checking that out.

Leaving town for 4 days just after finding out about Ethyl's cancer was a nightmare emotionally. She didn't eat any while I was gone, not even tuna, but she started eating again this morning, a little bit. I have never been so glad to get back home.

We go back to the vet Monday or Tuesday and will re-xray.

At the age of 14, I had decided against amputating the back leg and radiation. She has no other health issues and now I wonder if my selfishness for not wanting to lose her is why I am now pondering the amputation. [smiley=huh.gif] I just don't know. Will see what the vet says tomorrow. All bloodwork is good except a bit of anemia.

Will be spending my day with my Ethyl sleeping in my lap, soaking up the feeling and memories.

Title: Re: Rainbow Bridge UPDATE at Bottom
Post by Renee on Feb 22^nd, 2005, 8:02pm

Biopsy results came back today, preliminary results that is, and NO signs of cancer. This after the Vet telling us it was 99% chance of cancer.

Holding breath for 48 more hours until full biopsy results are in.

Prelim shows hyper-plastic inflammation of the joint. [smiley=huh.gif]

;;D ;;D ;;D ;;D

keeping the fingers crossed! ;)

Title: Re: Rainbow Bridge UPDATE at Bottom
Post by Langa on Feb 22^nd, 2005, 8:13pm

;;D ;;D ;;D

Title: Re: Rainbow Bridge UPDATE at Bottom
Post by Donna_D. on Feb 22^nd, 2005, 8:29pm

on 02/22/05 at 20:02:30, Renee wrote:

That is the best news I have seen all day.

Ahhhh, the power of prayer!

DD

Title: Re: Rainbow Bridge UPDATE at Bottom
Post by Sylvan on Feb 22^nd, 2005, 11:47pm

Renee:

I am soooo happy to hear that there is no cancer!

As for the inflamation - there are quite a few supplements and meds that can be helpful in easing joint pain. If amputation does turn out to be necessary - please be assured that many many cats (and dogs) adapt to the loss of a limb and learn very quickly to get around as well as a four legger critter.

If you need any info on supplements or meds - let me know - i have tons of links to various vet info sources.

Anne (Sylvan)

PS - Hyperplasia is a general term for an abnormal increase in the amount of the cells of an organ or tissue, excluding tumor formation, causing it to increase in size. It may be due by any number of causes including (but not limited to) chronic inflammatory response. Ask your vet about a glucosamine supplement and/or a non-steroidal anti-inflamatory.