Thank you Furisforfun. He ment alot to our family.

Guitarzan

~Izzy~
July 27, 2009-November 2, 2009

My kitten, my baby, my dog, Annie's best friend.

Saturday morning, October 31st, my kitten decided to make a break for the outdoors through my sliding door, when i was letting the dog out at 5:00 in the morning. I failed to see him, the door closed on his head. I thought his neck was broken, I took him to the emergency vet, expecting to have to put him to sleep, I was horrified at what i had done, but caring for him was my primary concern. It turned out his neck was not broken, but he had a severe concussion and bruising in his neck and chest, the vet could not say whether he would survive or whether there would be permanent damage. After starting Izzy on pain medication we decided to see if a day or two would bring any improvement for him, he was in intensive care at the veterinary clinic through the weekend, but I could not visit him until Monday. Had I known how things would turn out, I would have had the vet euthanize him on Saturday. On Monday I went to the hospital to see him. I held him close to me, and although his eyes were open and i could tell he could hear me, he had no idea what was happening to him, he was in no physical pain, but the confusion and fear he felt were palpable. He was suffering severe brain damage, and would likely not walk or be able to do for himself again. If i had known how terrified he was, if the vet in any of the twelve phone calls he made me over the weekend had told me... If i had been able to see him to know, he would not have suffered so long.

The vet made a heroic effort to save his life, he kept him free of physical pain, he cared for him as well as he could. But in the end I asked him to free Izzy's tortured soul.

Along with my sadness, I carry so much guilt for the accident, and for making Izzy go through two days of fear and confusion. He was only three months old.

Today, in the mail, I received a card from the vet, It was a very thoughtful and considerate condolence card, and in it, there was enclosed a copy of the rainbow bridge.

I know Izzy has another life waiting for him. But I will miss him terribly. He was with us such a short time, but he had been a perfect fit for our family, from the first day I brought him home it was like he belonged there and had always been with us.

I know Izzy has already forgiven me for what happened, I am just not sure I can forgive myself.

first of all ..to everyone who's lost a loved one my heart and prayers go out to you and your families.. and to Guitarzan: my heart and prayers go out to you and your family, you and your wife say you've seen Mack and felt his presents around the house?? he's trying to tell you that he's OK and still wants to be at home with you, that's why he let's you see him and feel him there..my loved ones (Kelly, Khan and Chinook) have all come home and tease us all the time. though they go back and fourth between here and the other side they still love you enough to come home occasionally.. and with that when you feel his presence or see his shadow talk to him, you never know he might answer you in some way..so take care and be safe.. horny in so cal... :beer: for the fallen ones and :friends: (hugs) for our new friends.. :angel: :kiss: :heart:

Hello, my companion, brother and beloved one.

You might have been wondering whether I'm still thinking of you after all this time and - yes, I am.

I miss you.

Most probably, you probably already know what happened during the years where I was without a canine guardian, someone to keep both my feet to the ground. I did manage, and in retrospect, guess I didn't do too bad.

But... when I think of the times we've had together, I still think that these were the best days of my life. Now, don't get me wrong, I won't despair or something like that because I'm too curious about what life has to offer next, and I know you wouldn't have wanted me to feel sad all the time. It's just that...

I miss you.

Thanks for your time, my friend. Thanks for teaching me what it means to really be alive. Thanks for being there for me. Thanks for conquering my heart, that after all these years, I'm still not ashamed to say

I miss you.

I'll have to add my good friend and mate Rosco the german shepherd. He wasn't a pet he was a friend, and absolutely more intelligent then some people I have met I don't really know what to say, but I thought I would honor his memory :3

Guitarzan, Meli, all of you. My heart goes out to you all. Your stories touched me so.

To Endora let him be know. I'll wear his tags untill I die.

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to Wolfee and Amber eyes: my heart holds tears for you and may my prayers go to gods from my thoughts to gods ears for you, take care my friends.. horny in so cal.... :diablo:

I hate sad good byes. My Lassie went to be with the other doggies at 12:15 this morning. It was the best thing for him, he was starting to become weak from not eating, and he was even having problem keeping water down. so I know from then on he would be suffering. I took my over Collie with me as they did the procedure. After they were done, I picked up my other Collie, and she smelled him, and I told her to say good bye to him, and went to his nose, stuck :crying: out her tongue and licked his nose, in a way of her saying goodbye to him. He was 10.5 years old. :( I miss him already. Life is just too short for them. :(