Pets... :(

Wild_Honey · 27 Jul 2003, 00:50

Hi all,

I'd just like to know, do you have a pet or pets that you love? It's just that I have a little hamster, and I had to take him to the vets yesterday. He's got a tumor in his ear and he might have to be put down soon, depending if and how fast this thing grows.

Every time I look at my hamster I could start crying! Some say I shouldn't care so much cos it's "JUST" a hamster!

But I need some help here, I feel really bad.

heat · 27 Jul 2003, 00:56

Hi Honey,

Sorry to hear that you are feeling so sad. It's perfectly ok to be feeling down about your hamster. I bet that to you, it's more than just a pet - a part of your family, more like.

I hope everything will be ok with him, but if he does have to be put to sleep, then i hope you know that we are all here for you, and you won't go through this on your own - we won't let you!!!!

If you need to talk, you know where i am, hun.

Heat
xxx

Testify · 27 Jul 2003, 00:57

doesnt matter what people think, its what u think that matters, and its not just a hamster. he will be ok. i dont know what else to say. sorry

keep smilin

Wild_Honey · 27 Jul 2003, 01:01

Thank you so much Heat and Testify... I keep telling myself that I have at least given him a lovely life.

mariella · 27 Jul 2003, 01:01

I am sorry for you. Who am I/or is anyone, to deceide if you have 'a right' to feel pain over anything. If you love the pet, the thought of loosing it is very painfull. So no, it isn't 'just' a hamster. It's an animal you care about. I hope everything will be okay, try not to worry too much.
Easy for me to say, I know...

xxx

Mariella

Yes, I do have pets too. I have a cat and rabbit, which I care for very much.

JJ · 27 Jul 2003, 02:53

Hello there Honey! I know exactly what you are going through!!

I have had many different pets over the years, and I've loved them all, from the smallest to the largest to the slimiest!!

They give us unconditional love and affection regardless of what they are, plus hours of enjoyment. We can tell them our innermost secrets and they don't answer back or try to judge us....and don't care what we look like in the mornings!!

I am very sorry to hear your hamster isn't well, and understand how worried you must be. Sadly it is a fact of life, and one of the drawbacks of owning a pet, that undoubtedly they will leave us all too soon...the time is never right.
I truly hope that he will recover, but if the worst happens, although it may feel like some small consolation at the time, know that you have given him/her a good life and the best chance you could.
Ignore what others may say about "it's only an animal!" .....thats utter rubbish!! Those people have no idea what they are missing out on in life!! YOU feel how you want to feel, for however long!! There are no set rules, and no-one has the right to dictate that to you. 'To feel' shows you are a warm loving person and should be respected for that.

Take Care...I am here for you if you need to talk ok??!!

Wild_Honey · 27 Jul 2003, 02:59

Thank you... I will let you know about any news and definitely get back to you...

Tim · 27 Jul 2003, 08:01

Aaah... that is very sad!! Good luck!!

My parents have a little rabbit with those ears hanging, it's called Boris... so very funny.

Chris · 27 Jul 2003, 15:02

I know what you are going through Honey. I ahd two white cats. White cats are extrememly susceptible to skin cancer. One of them had to be put down last year and the one that is left has 2 tumours on her ears. luckily she is fine and they are benighn but as she is 17, she won't be able to cope with an operation to remove them.

Also she had a stroke last month and is now stone deaf!!

dottie · 27 Jul 2003, 16:15

Oh Honey how sad - I am a mummy to 3 cats, having lost 5 over the past few years, I do know how you feel, it can be very sad when an animal of any sort is unwell. As you say you have given your hamster a lovely life so you should hang onto that above all else.

JJ · 29 Jul 2003, 03:46

So sorry to all those mummy/daddies who have lost' furbabies' at some time!!!

I have lost many different pets over the years, hardest of all a beloved cat at age 14 a few years back, and my dearest old dog at age 14 just under 2 years ago. I still miss them terribly despite having 2 more cats and 2 new dogs....they can never be replaced.

Totally agree....you've got to hang on to the fact that you've given him a good life Honey and in return he has brought joy into your life. When the worst comes, try to remember that things do get better in time, and you will move on.

But I'm still Keeping fingers crossed for you sweetie!!

Tim · 29 Jul 2003, 04:10

At the moment i got a little musquito, flying around, bothering me. I must kill it, but he... that is something completely different.

CarolM · 30 Jul 2003, 19:48

hope everything goes ok honey, i had a dog called Mitsy i had her for 18 years, she passed away last year i miss her so much.

Wild_Honey · 30 Jul 2003, 21:21

Some news... My hamster still behaves "normal", he doesn't seem to suffer from any pain (yet). He is still running around, running in his wheel, eating - everything! And the tumor in his ear hasn't grown (as far as I can assume)... I hope it'll stay like that for a while more! Thank you all very very much for your support!!!! I'll let you know about any changes.

CarolM · 30 Jul 2003, 21:25

this is great news

good to hear wild honey

heat · 30 Jul 2003, 22:01

Thats really good news, Honey. Lets hope things stay as they are now, then.

Chris · 30 Jul 2003, 23:10

Glad to hear it is OK honey.

I made a mistake in my earlier post. I said that I ahd two white cats. What i should have said was that the cat ahppened to live with us but was totally independent and owned by no-one!!! Just found out today that one fo the neighbours didn't know she was mine adn has been feeding her everyday!!

dottie · 31 Jul 2003, 09:44

Honey so glad that you've had some good news :)

Bart · 31 Jul 2003, 09:46

Well...my neighbours were on holiday and i had to look after the rabbit called Joep (read: joop). Now Joep is dead. It was too hot in his box. Oohh, what have i done. What doe i say to their children who loved the rabbit?

dottie · 31 Jul 2003, 09:58

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bart

Well...my neighbours were on holiday and i had to look after the rabbit called Joep (read: joop). Now Joep is dead. It was too hot in his box. Oohh, what have i done. What doe i say to their children who loved the rabbit?

I would always tell them the truth -maybe the position of the hutch in sunlight was the problem, and would say to the children that joop had gone to bunny heaven to play with his friends

Chris · 31 Jul 2003, 14:11

I'd offer them a nice bowl of rabbit stew!!! But i can be nasty that way!!

**The Flying Mouse** · 31 Jul 2003, 15:00

Tough one Bart

.
Couple of sugestions.....

Replace bunny-If new bunny is not identical to old bunny claim he has had plastic surgery.

Claim bunny was kidnapped by aliens.

claim bunny witnessed a mob "hit" and is now it the witness protection program.

Tell them that bunny was lonely without them so followed them to their holiday destination to find them.

Claim that bunny resigned from his post because of the pention plan.

Claim bunny has joined the foreign legion.

Claim bunny went to a magic show,volenteerd to help in a trick,and has not been seen since.

Have bunny stuffed.Say he's very tired.

Claim that bunny won the lottery and has moved to a carrot field.

Claim bunny sugested a game of hide and seek.Still haven't found him.You can take it from here children.

Sorry I can't be more help,but if it's any consolation,remember,Good Bunnies Go To Heaven,Bad Bunnies Go Everywhere.

plukie · 31 Jul 2003, 18:06

I love animals. I have three rabbits, ten guinea pigs, tropical fish and a finch. If one of them is not very well it is the worst feeling in the world, because you cannot explain that you are trying to do your best for them as you push yet another tablet down their throat. Hang on in there Honey, animals are a lot tougher than we give them credit for, but if the worst comes to the worst do the right thing for your hamster.

ROSIE · 31 Jul 2003, 18:20

Hi there
I have two dogs five cats (my house is surrounded by fields they keep the rats down, hate those rats) and a guinea pig called Malcolm. We had a party recently there are only ten houses where I live so all the neighbours came, we put the speakers in the garden and blasted out meatloaf all night and Malcolm has not been the same since seems fidgety and nervous. Trigger one of the cats (he has five toes on each foot instead of four has started grwoing scabby bits on his ears, taking him to the vets tomorrow hope its not tumours. The trouble is the vets are two dutch guys just like the policeman in the Paul Whitehouse sketch and I can't keep a staright face. Incidently we called the cat Trigger because he's thick. Oh I have a pond full of fish (they have names too).
Just love my animals

Rosie

ROSIE · 31 Jul 2003, 19:03

Forgot to mention the f............... dog up the road that barks all day when I'm trying to sleep.
Malcolm sends his love

Rosie

27 Jul 2003, 00:50	#1
Wild_Honey Super Loafer Join Date: 23.03.2003 Location: Windeck, Germany Posts: 606	Pets... :( Hi all, I'd just like to know, do you have a pet or pets that you love? It's just that I have a little hamster, and I had to take him to the vets yesterday. He's got a tumor in his ear and he might have to be put down soon, depending if and how fast this thing grows. Every time I look at my hamster I could start crying! Some say I shouldn't care so much cos it's "JUST" a hamster! But I need some help here, I feel really bad.

27 Jul 2003, 00:56	#2
heat Rampant Loafer... Join Date: 29.07.2002 Location: welshy wales Posts: 5,706	Hi Honey, Sorry to hear that you are feeling so sad. It's perfectly ok to be feeling down about your hamster. I bet that to you, it's more than just a pet - a part of your family, more like. I hope everything will be ok with him, but if he does have to be put to sleep, then i hope you know that we are all here for you, and you won't go through this on your own - we won't let you!!!! If you need to talk, you know where i am, hun. Heat xxx

27 Jul 2003, 00:57	#3
Testify ragamuffin Join Date: 21.05.2003 Location: xxx daydreaming xxx Posts: 5,023	doesnt matter what people think, its what u think that matters, and its not just a hamster. he will be ok. i dont know what else to say. sorry keep smilin

27 Jul 2003, 01:01	#4
Wild_Honey Super Loafer Join Date: 23.03.2003 Location: Windeck, Germany Posts: 606	Thank you so much Heat and Testify... I keep telling myself that I have at least given him a lovely life.

27 Jul 2003, 01:01	#5
mariella Mega Loafer Join Date: 04.02.2003 Location: Holland Posts: 4,063	I am sorry for you. Who am I/or is anyone, to deceide if you have 'a right' to feel pain over anything. If you love the pet, the thought of loosing it is very painfull. So no, it isn't 'just' a hamster. It's an animal you care about. I hope everything will be okay, try not to worry too much. Easy for me to say, I know... xxx Mariella Yes, I do have pets too. I have a cat and rabbit, which I care for very much.

27 Jul 2003, 02:53	#6
JJ Senior Loafer Join Date: 07.07.2003 Location: Near the end of the line. UK Posts: 100	Hello there Honey! I know exactly what you are going through!! I have had many different pets over the years, and I've loved them all, from the smallest to the largest to the slimiest!! They give us unconditional love and affection regardless of what they are, plus hours of enjoyment. We can tell them our innermost secrets and they don't answer back or try to judge us....and don't care what we look like in the mornings!! I am very sorry to hear your hamster isn't well, and understand how worried you must be. Sadly it is a fact of life, and one of the drawbacks of owning a pet, that undoubtedly they will leave us all too soon...the time is never right. I truly hope that he will recover, but if the worst happens, although it may feel like some small consolation at the time, know that you have given him/her a good life and the best chance you could. Ignore what others may say about "it's only an animal!" .....thats utter rubbish!! Those people have no idea what they are missing out on in life!! YOU feel how you want to feel, for however long!! There are no set rules, and no-one has the right to dictate that to you. 'To feel' shows you are a warm loving person and should be respected for that. Take Care...I am here for you if you need to talk ok??!!

27 Jul 2003, 02:59	#7
Wild_Honey Super Loafer Join Date: 23.03.2003 Location: Windeck, Germany Posts: 606	Thank you... I will let you know about any news and definitely get back to you...

27 Jul 2003, 08:01	#8
Tim The Butcher Join Date: 14.04.2002 Location: Westervoort, The Netherlands Posts: 10,321	Aaah... that is very sad!! Good luck!! My parents have a little rabbit with those ears hanging, it's called Boris... so very funny.

27 Jul 2003, 15:02	#9
Chris Mega Loafer Join Date: 14.04.2002 Location: Somewhere in the real world. Posts: 7,527	I know what you are going through Honey. I ahd two white cats. White cats are extrememly susceptible to skin cancer. One of them had to be put down last year and the one that is left has 2 tumours on her ears. luckily she is fine and they are benighn but as she is 17, she won't be able to cope with an operation to remove them. Also she had a stroke last month and is now stone deaf!!

27 Jul 2003, 16:15	#10
dottie queen post- whore extraordinaire Join Date: 29.01.2003 Location: Still Rockin' at "72" Posts: 13,181	Oh Honey how sad - I am a mummy to 3 cats, having lost 5 over the past few years, I do know how you feel, it can be very sad when an animal of any sort is unwell. As you say you have given your hamster a lovely life so you should hang onto that above all else.

29 Jul 2003, 03:46	#11
JJ Senior Loafer Join Date: 07.07.2003 Location: Near the end of the line. UK Posts: 100	So sorry to all those mummy/daddies who have lost' furbabies' at some time!!! I have lost many different pets over the years, hardest of all a beloved cat at age 14 a few years back, and my dearest old dog at age 14 just under 2 years ago. I still miss them terribly despite having 2 more cats and 2 new dogs....they can never be replaced. Totally agree....you've got to hang on to the fact that you've given him a good life Honey and in return he has brought joy into your life. When the worst comes, try to remember that things do get better in time, and you will move on. But I'm still Keeping fingers crossed for you sweetie!!

29 Jul 2003, 04:10	#12
Tim The Butcher Join Date: 14.04.2002 Location: Westervoort, The Netherlands Posts: 10,321	At the moment i got a little musquito, flying around, bothering me. I must kill it, but he... that is something completely different.

30 Jul 2003, 19:48	#13
CarolM Mega Loafer Join Date: 15.06.2003 Location: Near The End Of The Line Posts: 1,498	hope everything goes ok honey, i had a dog called Mitsy i had her for 18 years, she passed away last year i miss her so much.

30 Jul 2003, 21:21	#14
Wild_Honey Super Loafer Join Date: 23.03.2003 Location: Windeck, Germany Posts: 606	Some news... My hamster still behaves "normal", he doesn't seem to suffer from any pain (yet). He is still running around, running in his wheel, eating - everything! And the tumor in his ear hasn't grown (as far as I can assume)... I hope it'll stay like that for a while more! Thank you all very very much for your support!!!! I'll let you know about any changes.

30 Jul 2003, 21:25	#15
CarolM Mega Loafer Join Date: 15.06.2003 Location: Near The End Of The Line Posts: 1,498	this is great news good to hear wild honey

30 Jul 2003, 22:01	#16
heat Rampant Loafer... Join Date: 29.07.2002 Location: welshy wales Posts: 5,706	Thats really good news, Honey. Lets hope things stay as they are now, then.

30 Jul 2003, 23:10	#17
Chris Mega Loafer Join Date: 14.04.2002 Location: Somewhere in the real world. Posts: 7,527	Glad to hear it is OK honey. I made a mistake in my earlier post. I said that I ahd two white cats. What i should have said was that the cat ahppened to live with us but was totally independent and owned by no-one!!! Just found out today that one fo the neighbours didn't know she was mine adn has been feeding her everyday!!

31 Jul 2003, 09:44	#18
dottie queen post- whore extraordinaire Join Date: 29.01.2003 Location: Still Rockin' at "72" Posts: 13,181	Honey so glad that you've had some good news :)

31 Jul 2003, 09:46	#19
Bart Bald Mega Loafer Join Date: 06.03.2003 Location: Holland, but I prefer Greece Posts: 2,243	Well...my neighbours were on holiday and i had to look after the rabbit called Joep (read: joop). Now Joep is dead. It was too hot in his box. Oohh, what have i done. What doe i say to their children who loved the rabbit?

31 Jul 2003, 14:11	#21
Chris Mega Loafer Join Date: 14.04.2002 Location: Somewhere in the real world. Posts: 7,527	I'd offer them a nice bowl of rabbit stew!!! But i can be nasty that way!!

31 Jul 2003, 15:00	#22
The Flying Mouse Armed ba$tard and Jo's other half. Join Date: 06.08.2002 Location: In the middle of nowhere near the end of the line. Posts: 16,104	Tough one Bart . Couple of sugestions..... Replace bunny-If new bunny is not identical to old bunny claim he has had plastic surgery. Claim bunny was kidnapped by aliens. claim bunny witnessed a mob "hit" and is now it the witness protection program. Tell them that bunny was lonely without them so followed them to their holiday destination to find them. Claim that bunny resigned from his post because of the pention plan. Claim bunny has joined the foreign legion. Claim bunny went to a magic show,volenteerd to help in a trick,and has not been seen since. Have bunny stuffed.Say he's very tired. Claim that bunny won the lottery and has moved to a carrot field. Claim bunny sugested a game of hide and seek.Still haven't found him.You can take it from here children. Sorry I can't be more help,but if it's any consolation,remember,Good Bunnies Go To Heaven,Bad Bunnies Go Everywhere.

31 Jul 2003, 18:06	#23
plukie Senior Loafer Join Date: 18.07.2003 Location: Plymouth, Devon Posts: 199	I love animals. I have three rabbits, ten guinea pigs, tropical fish and a finch. If one of them is not very well it is the worst feeling in the world, because you cannot explain that you are trying to do your best for them as you push yet another tablet down their throat. Hang on in there Honey, animals are a lot tougher than we give them credit for, but if the worst comes to the worst do the right thing for your hamster.

31 Jul 2003, 18:20	#24
ROSIE Invisible again! Join Date: 30.06.2003 Location: Suffolk Posts: 1,240	Hi there I have two dogs five cats (my house is surrounded by fields they keep the rats down, hate those rats) and a guinea pig called Malcolm. We had a party recently there are only ten houses where I live so all the neighbours came, we put the speakers in the garden and blasted out meatloaf all night and Malcolm has not been the same since seems fidgety and nervous. Trigger one of the cats (he has five toes on each foot instead of four has started grwoing scabby bits on his ears, taking him to the vets tomorrow hope its not tumours. The trouble is the vets are two dutch guys just like the policeman in the Paul Whitehouse sketch and I can't keep a staright face. Incidently we called the cat Trigger because he's thick. Oh I have a pond full of fish (they have names too). Just love my animals Rosie

31 Jul 2003, 19:03	#25
ROSIE Invisible again! Join Date: 30.06.2003 Location: Suffolk Posts: 1,240	Forgot to mention the f............... dog up the road that barks all day when I'm trying to sleep. Malcolm sends his love Rosie