Wow- I can't believe that Christmas is only 8 days away. It came way too fast and I am totally not ready for it. I have to make a horse costume for my daughter's Christmas play (all the kids in her class are stable animals, other classes are other things...) Not a lot of handmade gifts this year since I just completely ran out of time.
I am having a Christmas sale at my etsy store though. 15% off regular priced items and 5% off items already on sale. Dec 19th is the post office cutoff date for holiday delivery (though that is not guaranteed!).
The sad thing today was that I had to have one of my kitties (his name was Beast) put to sleep. He was such a wonderful kitty. So calm and mellow, so easy going with the kids. They could do almost whatever with him and all he did was purr. He was very loved and it just broke my heart to lose him. I rescued him from the shelter just after Thanksgiving and the vet believes that he already had the corona (I think) virus that causes FIP. It attacks the walls of the stomach and cause them to have fluid buildup in the belly. It then puts pressure on the lungs so that breathing becomes harder and harder. He was totally listless the last two days and hardly moved for anything, he wouldn't eat and drank almost nothing as well. Unfortunately there is no treatment for FIP so we had him put to sleep before it cause him more stress. It was so hard. The first picture here is Beast, and then a pic of the other kitty, Josie and Beast. She didn't usually curl up with him when he was on the chair, but I'm thinking that maybe she knew. I had brought him home after finding out so that my older daughter could say goodbye after she was out of school. I feel bad that my older son couldn't have said goodbye, but he stays with his dad during the week since he is closer to school that way. He will be extremely upset as I was.
God bless Beast and RIP Dec 17, 2007- We loved you.
Monday, December 17, 2007
Christmas and a sad day
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I am so sorry you lost your kitty. I am an animal lover so I know how bad it hurts, I have lost a few. I can not find it but I had a vet send me the story of the rainbow bridge where all of our animals are waiting for us. Google it see if you can find it. It is comforting but makes you cry your eyes out.. just a warning. my thoughts are with you, Debbie
Thank you Debbie. I will take a look for it- I know I'll have lots of memories flood though!
I am truly sorry you had so much happen before Christmas, especially with the loss or your kitty Beast. It is hard to lose a pet you love.
I wanted to say you were my first sign up for PIF. You will receive a gift soon. I do need your mailing adress to send you your package though. I hope you read this and will send me your address when you can. I do hope your New Year has started out better. God's Blessings Jil
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I am so sorry you lost Beast. He was beautiful inside and out. I've lost ferrets before so I understand the grief process that goes with the loss of a pet that is more like family. I'm glad you have pictures of him, you will enjoy them more later after you can remember him without the sadness and just the wonderful memories.
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