Ka-tet Cantina 2020

FlakeNoir

I'm so, so sorry DoYa...this is the hardest decision we ever have the responsibility of making. It eats into us until we can no longer think about anything else. It's total agony on the heart, mind, body and soul... and this isn't even taking the animals wishes or needs into consideration. This is just our pain.

Your baby loves and trusts you completely. 
After speaking with your vet, look deeply into Csonka's eyes and ask him what he wants.
Make the decision with him... then if it's possible, take him home and spoil him, give him everything you want to give him on your last day together...love him and when it's time, let them come to you so that he can close his eyes for the last time at home, surrounded by the people he loves, in the place he loves best.
My animal babies leave me from their home, it's my last gift to them.

I'm so sorry hon, it's such an awful time and thing to have to do. Sending you much love from afar.💜

GNTLGNT

...Oh sweetheart, Tracy and I are literally in tears.....we gave that big knucklehead belly rubs and treats....he's a sweet dog, and has been a wonderful companion-but as one that has had to do this solemn painful task on many occasions, I can tell you-it's time he steps down the path to the Rainbow Bridge....Deej and Flakes have been much more eloquent than I, but we all know-Csonka has been a good dog and no higher praise can be given.....our hearts are heavy for him, you and your family-but I think you known the answer and we hold you in a group hug of love and light.....make the Zonker happy and be the humans he's counted on to care for him.....his soul will bless you....

GNTLGNT

FlakeNoir

GNTLGNT said:

Theses are the words on condolence cards the vets have sent to me after the loss of a pet... soooooo hard.😭

(((DoYa and family)))... and yes you do, btw. (Love)❤

GNTLGNT

...For DY......

FlakeNoir

Thinking of you and Csonka today DoYa. 💜

Kurben

Today was my fathers birthday. He would have been 87 today but he died of an inflammation in the heart 13 years ago. But i'm thinking a little extra of him today. He was a very shy person, very bad at expressing his feelings vocally. Never, as i remember, said i love you to me but it really wasn't necessary. I knew. You could see in his thoughtfulness and his little gifts and his little actions. He gave me his love of books and through him i come in contact with many classics. He gave me nice editions of Dumas and Verne, Treasure Island, Frankenstein, The Last Of The Mohicans, Lord of The Flies, and also introduced me to Stephen King. And a lot of great SF and crime novels. But he never told me what to think of them and always encouraged me to think for myself. He could be childish when i was a kid and was fun to play with. When i was away he always sent me letters with articles and newsitems from different papers and magazines that he thought i would be interested in. It could be the discovery of a new hominid in east africa or the release of a new book or a bit on a new movie. And he always worried, about my epilepsy, about my troubles in school where i was bullied. In some ways i'm like him, we both love good food and books, he was a very learned person in many areas. I could, if i wanted, call him and ask a question about a quotation or some subject and he would know or have have a book in his library where the answer was. He was my google before google or internet existed. And i never thought it strange that he had all that knowledge, that was how it had always been and i never thought about it. Sometimes words arent necessary. I know he loved me and i loved him right back. I miss him. 

Notaro

Kurben said:

Today was my fathers birthday. He would have been 87 today but he died of an inflammation in the heart 13 years ago. But i'm thinking a little extra of him today. He was a very shy person, very bad at expressing his feelings vocally. Never, as i remember, said i love you to me but it really wasn't necessary. I knew. You could see in his thoughtfulness and his little gifts and his little actions. He gave me his love of books and through him i come in contact with many classics. He gave me nice editions of Dumas and Verne, Treasure Island, Frankenstein, The Last Of The Mohicans, Lord of The Flies, and also introduced me to Stephen King. And a lot of great SF and crime novels. But he never told me what to think of them and always encouraged me to think for myself. He could be childish when i was a kid and was fun to play with. When i was away he always sent me letters with articles and newsitems from different papers and magazines that he thought i would be interested in. It could be the discovery of a new hominid in east africa or the release of a new book or a bit on a new movie. And he always worried, about my epilepsy, about my troubles in school where i was bullied. In some ways i'm like him, we both love good food and books, he was a very learned person in many areas. I could, if i wanted, call him and ask a question about a quotation or some subject and he would know or have have a book in his library where the answer was. He was my google before google or internet existed. And i never thought it strange that he had all that knowledge, that was how it had always been and i never thought about it. Sometimes words arent necessary. I know he loved me and i loved him right back. I miss him. 

It's great that you have all those wonderful memories that you can think back on when you feel down, he will always be with you Kurben. 

FlakeNoir

(((Kurben))) you're blessed to have had a wonderful role model in your father. Thinking of you on his birthday. 💚

Hedda Gabler

He sounds wonderful kurben. I raise a toast to you and your papa. 

GNTLGNT

....Kurb, that was a very tender and thoughtful homage to your dad.....I know how you feel, I miss mine everyday as well.....like yours, my Pa was wonderful in the small things-not an overly demonstrative man, but he loved me....and the day he finally told me that before his death, was one of the best memories ever....

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((((Kurben)))) Wonderful memories. ❤

Hedda Gabler

How’s things at casa cat?

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Hedda Gabler said:

How’s things at casa cat?

We're doing pretty good. Scott is healing well, most of the muscle soreness is gone, he is feeling the pull of the sutures but is feeling pretty good. Getting bored already, and frustrated at having time off from work and not being able to work on our remodel. It is amazing to me to watch him, the difference between his surgery and mine. I am glad for him, though. 

Raven is adjusting well. As long as we get her outside as soon as she wakes up from naps, there have been no messes in the house. I think she will potty train easy. She does not like the kennel, getting her trained for that will take some time and patience. Lily loves her to pieces, they play and nap together. Still, nights have been kinda rough, we're trading off, but still, it's like having a newborn babe! But she is so cute, scampering around. 

Things are calming down for Ali at school. 3 days left of school.  Evan got a new job, starts next week. They do garage doors, windows, security systems, all stuff he can build on,, and they said they would help him with his welding certs so I think it's a positive move for him. My new fridge will be delivered Monday. 

Pretty much the news from here! Thanks for asking! ❤

Hedda Gabler

Sounds all positive — super!

Hedda Gabler

What did you hear aboutCsonka, doyou?

GNTLGNT

....just don't get mixed up and remodel the dog Cat.....

doyoulove19

First, I want to thank you guys for the advice.  We spent all weekend loving on him.  Monday, after speaking to his vet, we agreed that it was time.  Monday and Tuesday, much more loves, pats, treats and just laying with him.  Tuesday at 5pm we said goodbye.  He went very peacefully resting on my feet like he has fallen asleep many times.  We will miss our goodest boy but know that he had a good life for a long time and we will cherish our memories.

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Hedda Gabler

Thinking of you all.  He was the best boy. 

FlakeNoir

Oh (((DoYa))).... sending you great big hugs. He was such a beautiful boy.
Rest easy Csonka.🦋💕

Notaro

He's sleeping now, ❤️

GNTLGNT

....as is my tradition on such a solemn occasion...and posted with much love and hugs T...

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((((Doya and family)))) Biggest hugs. ❤

GNTLGNT