I am so sorry you lost Louie Bear. He was exceptionally beautiful. I just lost my Stella, a Shiba Inu, on July 10. She declined so quickly. I am just sickened by it. My comfort is that I still have Betsey, a blue cat, and Olivia, my own Floof. And that love is eternal. Stella and Louie Bear know that.
I am so sorry to hear about your Stella. Animals do decline rapidly, possibly as a merciful gesture when they are in the wild. I hope that Betsey and Olivia are comforting you and each other.
It’s awful to lose a companion like that. When we lost our first jack russell six years ago I was beside myself. The good thing was I was ahead of my deadlines. The bad thing was that it was because I was on the other side of the world.
Thanks for posting these stories and memories of Louie Bear. Great Cats inspire our lives. I am so sorry he is gone, but very grateful you had him for 11 years. Real animals live on forever in our hearts, (and it gets crowded in there). He is immortalized in your fantastic drawings and writing for all of us to love.
Louie Bear and Sam-E and Gizmo (the model for Floof AND Stella!) were and are dear friends. I am more worried about Sam-E than myself. I've never had two pets at the same time and he was extremely closely bonded with Louie Bear. He is slowly adjusting, as am I. Thank you for your kind words.
Hugs to you, Nancy. Louie Bear was evidently a big, beautiful sweetheart of a cat. Sometimes we humans have a hard time seeing and accepting that it's time to let our beloved pets go, as I know from personal experience. I hope you and Sam-E are doing all right.
The vet was all set to recommend hospitalization, IV, medication that would have terrified Louie Bear and only postponed the inevitable. It was very peaceful, I was with Louie Bear at the end, and the vet said that I did the right thing. Louie Bear loved and trusted me and this was the last thing I could do for him.
I am so sorry you lost Louie Bear. He was exceptionally beautiful. I just lost my Stella, a Shiba Inu, on July 10. She declined so quickly. I am just sickened by it. My comfort is that I still have Betsey, a blue cat, and Olivia, my own Floof. And that love is eternal. Stella and Louie Bear know that.
I am so sorry to hear about your Stella. Animals do decline rapidly, possibly as a merciful gesture when they are in the wild. I hope that Betsey and Olivia are comforting you and each other.
So very sorry for your loss of Louie Bear. He will always be with you, in your heart.
What a beautiful cat, and what a beautiful eulogy. I am so sorry you lost your dear Louie Bear.
I'm so very sorry. Sending you strength to endure the difficult times.
It’s awful to lose a companion like that. When we lost our first jack russell six years ago I was beside myself. The good thing was I was ahead of my deadlines. The bad thing was that it was because I was on the other side of the world.
All the best and I hope things are on the up.
I was with Gizmo when the vets administered the treatment and it did not go well. Louie Bear's passing was more peaceful. I had a better vet.
Thanks for posting these stories and memories of Louie Bear. Great Cats inspire our lives. I am so sorry he is gone, but very grateful you had him for 11 years. Real animals live on forever in our hearts, (and it gets crowded in there). He is immortalized in your fantastic drawings and writing for all of us to love.
I'm very sorry for your loss, and very thankful for your courage and fortitude. Peace and comfort to you and Sam-E.
I read "Fur Babies" daily. I had no idea you were grieving till now (I skip comments, in case I missed it there.) You do Louie Bear proud!
Louie Bear and Sam-E and Gizmo (the model for Floof AND Stella!) were and are dear friends. I am more worried about Sam-E than myself. I've never had two pets at the same time and he was extremely closely bonded with Louie Bear. He is slowly adjusting, as am I. Thank you for your kind words.
Hugs to you, Nancy. Louie Bear was evidently a big, beautiful sweetheart of a cat. Sometimes we humans have a hard time seeing and accepting that it's time to let our beloved pets go, as I know from personal experience. I hope you and Sam-E are doing all right.
The vet was all set to recommend hospitalization, IV, medication that would have terrified Louie Bear and only postponed the inevitable. It was very peaceful, I was with Louie Bear at the end, and the vet said that I did the right thing. Louie Bear loved and trusted me and this was the last thing I could do for him.