Now I've lost my loveable Jazz too........

17 years ago

I can't believe I'm typing these words. I don't know if anyone will remember, I lost my sweet boy, Rex not even 3 months ago, and now, my Jazz is gone too.

He survived having renal failure for 8 years. He was the most loveable cat I have ever known. I think it's partly because we have had him since he was just tiny.

He seemed to really start going down after Rex died, and it makes me feel a little better, knowing that maybe he just wanted to be with his brother, he missed him so much.

The house seems so quite and empty right now. I feel like I don't know what to do with myself, so much of my time was dedicated to them.

RIP my Rex and Jazz..... I miss you more than I can say, and my love for you is bigger than the sky you now call home.

thanks for listening...

Rita

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phyllis__mn
17 years ago
Oh, that is so hard to bear, and so close together. Losing one's pets never gets easy. May you find a couple more that need a loving home.....not to take their place, but to share the love you can give.
sheilajoyce_gw
17 years ago
I remember going to our local pound with a friend in the spring one year and was amazed at all the beautiful, grown pure bred dogs in their pens. I asked one of the volunteers about that, and she said their shelter fills up every year just before Christmas when people turn over their family pets to them so that they can buy a new puppy for Christmas. It broke my heart. Go find one of those deserving, abandoned pets at your local animal shelter. You can bring love to one or two of those bewildered former pets.
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Mystical Manns
17 years ago
I'm so sorry, Rita. I know losing your babies is just the hardest thing. And you never know ... maybe Rex was calling for Jazz to come play.

((Rita))
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17 years ago
Oh Rita, I am so very, very sorry!!
lisa_fla
17 years ago
I'm so sorry. Losing any pet is awful but 2 in 3 months-unreal! I'm so sorry. I have to admit, it brings me a lot of comfort to read you had Rex for another 8 years after having kidney failure. That's quite a bonus-remember that! One of our cats has kidney failure and we give him fluids twice a day. He is not 'old' but apparently his kidneys are in bad shape. He was only diagnosed 6 months ago and sometimes I get so sad thinking he probably won't be around long, although he seems to feel great. Hopefully he can be like Rex and beat the odds for quite a while! Your house must seem so empty. I can tell how much you loved your cats. I'm sure, in their honor, you will rescue another when the time is right. Stoney is right-at least they are together.
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17 years ago
I am so sorry to hear this. After you grieve awhile, find two siblings to replace your beloved pets in your house, not ever in your heart.
monica_pa Grieves
17 years ago
I'm so sorry to hear this.
alisande
17 years ago
I'm sorry to hear this, too. You clearly have a lot of love to give, and I hope you'll find another couple of cats or kittens who need a home (you won't have to look far), and bring them into yours.

(((Rita)))
samkaren
17 years ago
(((Rita)))
I'm so sorry to hear of your furbabies passing. Always remember that furbabies look down from the heavens and smile upon us.

SamKaren
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nodakgal
17 years ago
I'm sorry. I know it hurts badly.
petaloid
17 years ago
Rita, I know this is very hard for you. I have been in a similar situation.

Please take good care of yourself. I know that Rex and Jazz would want you to bring another kitty into your home to keep you company, at a time when you are ready. My thoughts are with you.
lydia1959
17 years ago
((((Rita)))))
ritamay91710
Original Author
17 years ago
Hi everyone,
thanks for the nice words. I should mention that we still have one cat, Gizmo. We've had 3 for so long, it just seems weird.
Rex and Jazz were both strays (as well as Gizmo), and we were all lucky to have found each other.
I really don't see us getting another baby, at least for a long time. The last 8 years have been a roller coaster ride, and we need a break.

Lisa, Actually Rex had CRF for about 7 years, Jazz was 8.
They were both 17 when they passed. Just remeber, the vets aren't always right....they told us that we would have our boys for about a year. Just never give up.
Best of luck to you and your fur baby.
Rita
Marilyn Sue
17 years ago
I am sorry to hear about your loss. It is so hard when you lose a loved one.

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trinitytx
17 years ago
Rita I am so sorry that you have had this tragedy strike you twice in such a short time.
You must have taken such good care of your animals to have a feline go 8 years in renal failure.
I will tell my Rexy, and Abbie to be on the lookout for a new kitty crossing.
Bless you.

Trin
ronm80
17 years ago
I am so sorry.
caflowerluver
17 years ago
I am so sorry for your loss. It is one of the hardest things in life, to lose a beloved pet.
Clare
glenda_al
17 years ago
I'm truly sorry!
clubm
17 years ago
I'm so very sorry.
linda_in_iowa
17 years ago
I am so sorry for your loss. I love having my house full with 4 furbabies.
LorifromUtah
17 years ago
(Rita)
I'm so sorry...

Lori
Tally
17 years ago
Aw, Rita, I'm so sorry. I know the hole in your heart is huge. I like to think that's the piece of you they take with them, to keep you close.
heather_on
17 years ago
(((((Rita))))) Losing animals sure does leave a hole in your heart.

Lisa we kept one of our cats alive with kidney failure going for 3 years before he died. He was quite old at the time so he may have had another age related illness that took his life. Don't give up on hope.
helencolby
17 years ago
(((((Rita))))) I am so sorry to hear this. My thoughts are with you.

Helen
susan_on
17 years ago
I'm so sorry, that's such a lot to go through.
marilyn_c
17 years ago
Rita, that brought tears to my eyes. I am so very sorry.
hollyinontario
17 years ago
Seven years in renal failure.... I'm impressed. I've had four with CRF doing the sub-q route and never done as well. Sorry for your loss.
FlamingO in AR
17 years ago
I am so sorry for all your losses, Rita. You have my total sympathy. (((((Rita)))))
lindaohnowga
17 years ago
Adding my (((((hugs))))) for you and my sympathy too.

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